How to choose the right electric fan for your needs?

There are many types of electric fans with different shapes and features for you to choose from. It is not easy to choose which type of fan is suitable for your needs. The following are the characteristics and features of some common fans that will help you choose the right electric fan for your needs.

How to choose the right electric fan for your needs? Picture 1 How to choose the right electric fan for your needs?

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Choosing a table fan

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Table fan is a traditional fan that has been used for a long time. As the name suggests, this type of fan has a low height, so it is often placed on a table. This type of fan rotates the air horizontally and can be kept stationary. The swing speed depends on the fan speed.

If you often sit on the floor or sleep on a mattress or mat without a bed, this fan is suitable for you.

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Selecting a standing fan

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Standing fans also have the same shape as a table fan, but the height of the standing fan is higher, ranging from 0.8m to 1.2m and can be adjusted flexibly. This type of fan rotates the air horizontally and can be kept stationary. The swing speed depends on the fan speed. 

The standing fan is placed on the floor, suitable when the user sits on a chair and sleeps on a high bed. There are also lower standing fans called mezzanine fans.

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Choosing a wall fan

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Wall fans have the same operating principle as table fans or standing fans, except that the fan does not have a stand but is hung on the wall. When controlling you will pull a rope to change the wind speed instead of buttons or rotation. Some fans have additional cords to adjust to rotate or stand still. 

Wall fans are suitable for small spaces because they do not take up space on the floor. However, you will not be able or have difficulty moving the fan to another location.

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Choosing a ceiling fan

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Traditional ceiling fans have 3 or 4 large blades hanging from the ceiling that can cool a large area. This type of fan is heavy, so it requires the ceiling to have an iron hook to hang the fan. Currently, ceiling fans also have more types like wall fans, also known as ceiling fans, which are more compact and easier to install than traditional ceiling fans.

Some ceiling fans can also be combined with lights to decorate the living room and bedroom.

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Choice of box fan

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The box fan has a compact size, rectangular, square or spherical shape. Unlike table fans, box fans create air evenly around the room in a circular shape thanks to the front rotating shield and can adjust the speed of the wind to be fast or slow without having to change the fan speed. However, because of its compact size, the box fan is often prone to falling when there is a collision. Some high-end fans have a feature that automatically turns off when falling. Box fans are often more expensive than table or wall fans.

The box fan usually has a lower speed than the table fan and the standing fan, it is suitable for use in small spaces, can be placed on the floor or placed on the table.

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Tower fan selection

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Tower fans usually have a tower-shaped vertical cylinder, not using a fan blade like traditional fans, but using a cage fan similar to the fan in an air conditioner. Tower fans operate very quietly, but the wind is not as strong as conventional blade fans. The tower fan rotates by itself around the axis of the stand and can be rotated 360 degrees.

Tower fans take up very little space, so it is suitable for families with small spaces. However, when choosing this type of fan, you need to pay attention to the height of the fan's slit to suit your needs.

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Selecting a steam fan

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The steam fan has a box shape, with a compartment for ice and a water tank. The bottom of the foot has 4 wheels to help move the fan easily. Steam fans do not use propellers like traditional fans, but use cage blades similar to those in air conditioners, operating very quietly but the wind is not as strong as fans using conventional blades.

When operating, the fan will blow cool air from the ice in the upper compartment and water from the container below through a system of permeable membranes that roll along two rotating shafts. This type of fan can also be used without water like conventional fans.

Steam fans also have many blowing modes, such as blowing grass, blowing cold air more or less. however, it is necessary to pay attention to the humidity of steam when using it to avoid low humidity and fan. Steam cannot replace air conditioning.

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Selection of misting fan

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Misting fans are shaped like standing fans or steam fans, but use blades to blow water jets that are sprayed in the form of tiny droplets that humidify and cool the surrounding air. Water is pumped in a water tank to the top of the fan and then compressed with high pressure through special nozzles to create mist.

Mist fan helps to quickly cool and increase the necessary humidity for the home space in the hot season. However, you must be careful when using the misting fan in a closed room because its tiny water jets can also cause low humidity, causing damage to the electronic equipment in the room. 

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Selection of rechargeable fan

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The rechargeable fan looks and works like a box fan, but has an extra battery - a battery that helps the fan operate when there is a power outage. Using time is about 3-7 hours when the battery is fully charged.

This type of fan will be very useful when there are small children and sick people in the house. Some fans have built-in lighting systems that can be used as rechargeable lights.

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Choice of bladeless fan

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Bladeless fan is a type of fan that applies aerodynamic principles to create a quieter airflow and operate without blades like conventional fans. Bladeless fan for continuous airflow and also has a horizontal swing function.

This is a type of fan that many people are interested in because of its modern technology and safety for children, but the price of this type of fan is currently very high. Cheap products are often of poor quality and do not meet the needs of users well.

Notes when choosing to buy an electric fan

1. Traditional electric fans such as table fans, standing fans, etc., despite their unsightly shape and large size, are the most effective fans.
2. Steam fans, tower fans,. can make your living room more luxurious, but in return you have to accept a little less cool for this.
3. In addition to choosing the right type of electric fan according to your needs, you need to pay attention to the size of the propeller, choose the right fan size for your needs. Large fans will have strong winds if placed close to them and can be suffocated while small fans are only suitable for one person to use at a close distance.
4. Some fans have an additional auto-off timer. While more advanced fans often have additional functions to help remote control.
5. Choose to buy electric fans with clear origin and manufacturer's warranty. Normally, electric fans are warranted from 12 to 24 months according to the manufacturer's conditions.

Samuel Daniel

Update 08 May 2023