EcoAir Halo Tower Fan, Low Energy 47"/49", Low Power Consumption from 2.8 Watts/hr, 12 Fan Speeds, 0.5-12 Hour Timer, Remote Control, Oscillation Function, Sleep Mode, Nature Mode

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The author, Amber Nolan, lives off-grid in the Florida heat year-round and has tried many types of fans to stay cool. A great option for renters or anyone who wants an easy-to-install alternative to a heavy window A/C unit. It’s taller, slimmer and quieter than the similar electriQ below and less likely to sell out than the John Lewis tower fan above.

You can also keep your costs low by using any timer features, which can be set to shut the fan off after a set period. From there, you can create daily schedules, preset modes and even auto-modes that will switch the fan on to a custom setting when specific weather conditions are met. Still, if it’s not the ideal fan for bedroom use, it’s a good-looking, capable cooler for everywhere else.

Controlled manually or with a handy remote, the fan has three speed settings as well as oscillation. Most tower fans also come with a remote control so you can manage airflow without unsticking yourself from the sofa. Our top pick is the Vornado Energy Smart Medium Pedestal Air Circulator Fan, a versatile option with a wide range of air speeds, while the Lasko Portable Electric Tower fan is a solid choice from another well-established company. Google Dynamic Remarketing: We use these tracking tools to track user behaviour over time and across third party sites to improve the effectiveness of our online advertising.

On both models you can remove the column, turning it from a 88cm pedestal fan to a 51cm desk/floor fan. Below, we’ve reviewed the most popular fans sold in the UK, followed by some advice on how they work and the different types. One is to place a bowl of ice water in front of a fan so that heat energy is removed from the air to melt the ice. height, its built-in ioniser mode and its rather classy brushed copper finish – even if it’s just a coloured plastic. Where the data is available, look for a fan with a higher airflow than 150m³ per hour as a measure of its cooling power.