Oscillating Tower Fan Buyers Guide
Anyone looking for an oscillating tower fan for use at home or at the office will find a number of options through which they will need to sort, and the following quick tips will help you pick the best one.
Pricier versions boast numerous options including remote controls,
timing functions, ionizers and breeze settings. But, these frills are not free, and may be more than many people really need.
Those with bigger areas might want to think about a stand or pedestal fan as opposed to tower models. A pedestal fan equipped with a good sized, though average, head (16" or so) will provide great room coverage in expansive rooms or offices. But, if you have a small space, an oscillating tower fan will certainly suffice.
A key element of tower fans as opposed to stand fans is that they require a smaller amount of room and are typically fashionable in appearance. Thus, if you are looking to cool a small room in a home or office, a stylish tower fan combines practicality and good looks in one package.
After making the choice of a tower fan for your room, think about whether you need any of the more expensive available options. For instance, some of the more expensive fans in the Bionaire tower fan line incorporate things such as remote controls. The "breeze" mode is yet another available optional setting. Bionaire fans equipped with this feature aim to replicate natural breezes by alternating the fan's speed settings.
Costlier fans typically have a more stylish appearance. Perhaps they will be rendered in chrome or silver materials instead of the plastic finish of a more economical model. Anyone who simply desires simple cooling functions at work or in a small space may be unconcerned with the unit's appearance, and therefore an inexpensive fan is a great choice.
But, if you are purchasing a fan for a living space or bedroom, you may feel more inclined to pay more for an attractive tower fan which incorporates some luxury features. Timers can be quite helpful in bedrooms, because they allow the fan to turn itself when you are asleep, and can turn the fan back on as you arise the next day.
Thus, to summarize these tips, it is important to keep the scale of the room in mind, to decide whether looks are important in a fan, and to determine whether optional luxury features are necessary for your purposes. A high-end oscillating tower fan is likely to be at least twice as expensive as a standard fan, and therefore it makes sense to consider the purchase thoroughly before making a selection.
