Spring has sprung which means the best season to soak up the sun at the beach, go for a swim, enjoy a barbecue and dine alfresco is nearing. It’s also the time of year when everything is, well, hot. Buying a fan is one of the best ways to keep cool in the warmer months without breaking the bank. Lucky for you, we’ve found the best fans in Australia.
The fact that fans are a cheap cooling option is well known, but sometimes it’s worth shopping around for a fan that suits both your budget as well as your needs. When temperatures rise, you may be tempted to buy the cheapest fan you can find. But beware: you may get home only to find that it’s louder than a jet engine!
To help you find the best tower, desk and pedestal fan – whether it’s for your bedroom, living room or your work desk – we’ve made a handy list of the best fans you can buy in Australia.
2024’s top fans
- Breville Airdynamic 3D Connect Circulator, $269, Bing Lee (here’s why)
- Kambrook 40cm Arctic Pedestal Fan, $89, The Good Guys (here’s why)
- Dyson Pure Hot Cool link air purifier, $545, Bing Lee (here’s why)
The best pedestal fans 2024
01
Breville Airdynamic 3D Connect Circulator
from $269, Bing Lee
Best for: Whole room circulation
The Airdynamic by Breville is a conventional fan with blades, but it has several features that make it an ideal addition to the bedroom. It features a DC motor (which makes for more efficient and quiet operation), and can be controlled from your smartphone – meaning you don’t have to get up to switch it off if you wake up shivering in the middle of the night.
Key features:
- Revolutionary perfected air circulation
- 8 speeds
- 9 blades
- 26 watts
- 3 years warranty
Available at:
- $299 from Breville
02
Kambrook 40cm Arctic Pedestal Fan
from $89, The Good Guys
Best for: High speed
If you’re after high speed airflow, nothing beats a pedestal fan. This Kambrook features sturdy blades and an oscillating head with three speed settings. Sometimes, simplicity is all you need.
Key features:
- 3-speed settings
- Carry handle
- Easy twist controller
- Key features 4
- Key features 5
The best tower fans 2024
03
Dyson Pure Hot Cool link air purifier
from $545, Bing Lee
Best for: Purifying, heating and cooling
Removing 99.95 per cent of ultra fine particle pollutants like pollen, bacteria and pet dander from the air, this Pure Hot Cool air purifier does it it all as an air purifier, cooling fan and heater. Plus, with its smooth oscillation, you know it’s a smooth operator.
Key features:
- Automatically captures gases and 99.95% of fine particles such as allergens and pollutants.
- Intelligently purifies, heats and cools you.
- HEPA and activated carbon filters capture 99.97% of airborne particles and odors.
- Jet Focus technology for precise airflow direction and distribution.
- Wi-Fi and app-enabled for remote control and monitoring of air quality
Available at:
- $599 from Dyson
- $599 from The Good Guys
- $599 from Myer
04
Heller Turbo Tower Fan with Remote Control
from $179.95, Temple & Webster
Best for: Convenience
With three speed settings, an eight hour time, a remote and oscillation, keeping cool air flowing in the room is made simple. Featuring a slim design, this tower fan will also fit well in any home space and décor.
Key features:
- Efficient Cooling Power
- Convenient Remote Control
- Customisable Comfort
- Trusted Quality with Peace of Mind
Available at:
The best tower fans
05
De’Longhi tower fan
from $229, Amazon
Best for: Air distribution
De’Longhi’s tower fan features 360 horizontal oscillation for even air distribution, three fan speeds and three wind modes (natural, eco and temperature sensing) for maximum comfort on balmy nights.
Key features:
- Sleep mode
- Ease of use with remote
- 3 fan speeds
- 3 wind modes
- 360 horizontal oscillation
The best desk fans
06
Kogan SmarterHome bladeless DC motor turbo smart fan
from $99.99 (was $199.99), Kogan
Best for: Quiet and effective
This bladeless fan from Kogan is a great option for desk workers. Not only does it boast a small footprint, quiet operation, and a remote control, it also has voice activation capabilities compatible with Google Home and Amazon Echo.
Key features:
- Bladeless DC motor turbo smart fan
- 90° Oscillation and adjustable air outlet up to 100°
- Control through the SmarterHome™ app or remote control
- Set cooling intervals from 1 – 8 hours with the timer
- Quiet operation and greater energy efficiency
- Safe and easy to clean bladeless design
- Set it on the table, floor or mount it on a wall
- Compatible with Google Home and Amazon Echo
07
Kambrook Arctic Antique metal desk fan
from $, The Good Guys
Best for: Compact fan
This antique-inspired desk fan is a timeless addition to any desk, features four blades and three speed settings.
Key features:
- Tilt adjustable 30cm antique metal blade
- 3 speed settings
- 1 year manufacturer’s warranty
Can a tower fan cool a room?
For their compact size, tower fans produce a significant amount of air flow; and as many are oscillating, they’re particularly useful for cooling down smaller rooms.
Are 3 or 5 blade pedestal fans better?
The amount of blades your pedestal fan should have really comes down to your priorities. Fans with fewer blades (such as three) are slightly more efficient at circulating air, while fans with more blades (say, five) might be slightly more quiet.
