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.
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.
The best pedestal fans
Breville Airdynamic 3D Connect Circulator, $269, The Good Guys
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.
Kambrook 40cm Artic pedestal fan, $89, The Good Guys
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.
The best tower fans
Dyson Pure Hot Cool link air purifier, $599, Bing Lee
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.
Heller 75cm tower fan, $169, Temple & Webster
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.
De’Longhi tower fan, $206.91 (usually $249), Amazon
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.
The best desk fans
Kogan SmarterHome bladeless DC motor turbo smart fan, $114, Kogan
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.
SmartDevil small rechargeable desk fan, $35.99, Amazon
If your office doesn’t have aircon, this portable desk fan might be a slight and simple solution to feeling stuffy behind your desk. Light and compact, this pint-sized model has three speeds, and can be powered via USB or battery.
Kambrook Arctic Antique metal desk fan, $99, The Good Guys
This antique-inspired desk fan is a timeless addition to any desk, features four blades and three speed settings.
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.
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