While Singapore experiences summer all year round, there are particular months that are especially hot – think June and July. Even though many of us have installed air cons at home, keeping them on throughout the day can amount to a hefty bill. Instead, turn to standing fans to lower the temperature in your room and enjoy strong gusts of cooling breeze! Fans consume lesser energy and can be your best companion during these hot summer months.
When shopping for a standing fan, you may come across two types of designs – tower fans and pedestal fans. Do you know what the differences between these two are? Read on down below to learn more about tower and pedestal fans to make a wiser buying decision.
Tower Fans vs Pedestal Fans
Tower Fans For Your Home
1. Dyson Pure Cool™ TP04 Air Purifier Tower
There is no doubt that Dyson fans cost more than the average standing fan. But many people are willing to splurge on Dyson’s nifty appliances as they come with an array of useful features that make up for the price.
Take the Dyson Pure Cool™ TP04 Air Purifier Tower Fan for example. Other than being a fan, it’s also a purifier and cooler all in one. It’s able to capture pollutants as small as PM 0.1 and assess the air quality in your space in real-time. Additionally, this bladeless fan boasts powerful airflow and has an adjustable oscillation angle of up to 350 degrees for maximum coverage.
2. Honeywell HFY045 Tower Fan With Ionizer
When shopping for a standing fan, buy one that comes with ioniser, such as the Honeywell HFY045 Tower Fan w/Ionizer. An ioniser helps to purify the air and cleanses it of dust and pollutants.
Ionisers emit negative ions which are attracted to positively charged ions like dust, bacteria, and pollen. This creates dense particles that fall to the ground, reducing airborne pollutants – perfect for families with young children or those with sensitive respiratory systems.
3. Europace Tower Fan With Remote ETF 1129
(Credit: Europace Official Store)
Don’t have much room for additional home appliances? The Europace Tower Fan With Remote ETF 1129 (available on Europace Official Store) will be the best purchase for small homes. This tower fan is incredibly sleek with only a base that’s 19cm wide.
It makes full use of vertical space in your house instead, with a height of 110.5cm to provide wider coverage. In addition, it boasts a bladeless design that’s safe for curious, roaming fingers.
Pedestal Fans For Your Home
While pedestal fans may not be as space-saving as tower fans, they are usually a better option for those on a tighter budget. In addition, some pedestal fans may actually be more powerful than tower fans due to their large blades. Many also like that pedestal fans have many adjustable features such as its height, fan tilt angle, and oscillation.
4. Iona 16″ Stand Fan
At less than $50, you can get the powerful IONA 16″ Stand Fan to make the hot and humid weather more bearable. It comes with three adjustable speed settings and is relatively light (5kg) in case you need to shift the fan from room to room.
This Iona fan can go up to a maximum of 133cm in height, which means you need not worry that the cool breeze doesn’t reach your kids who are sleeping in higher loft beds.
5. Tefal Turbo Silence Extreme Stand Fan VF5670/VF5670G0
The last thing you want in your nursery is a noisy fan that’ll wake up your sleeping baby. Thankfully, the Tefal Turbo Silence Extreme Stand Fan 16″ VF5670 is incredibly silent, producing 35 db(A) which is even quieter than normal conversations that go up to 60 db(A). On days where the high temperature is getting to you, turn on the Turbo Boost mode to power up the airflow and cool the room now quickly.
6. Novita GreenFan® F-3
Need a fan that can double as a desk fan? The Novita GreenFan® F-3 will be right up your alley! Simply disassemble the fan’s stand and convert it into a short table fan for your child’s study desk or your very own home office.
Other than its convertible design, the Novita fan is also energy-conserving as it uses only 2W of power to generate airflow up to 307.2m/min at maximum speed. Did we also mention that this is a wireless pedestal fan? Yes, you read it right! A full charge allows the fan to run for 28 hours, saving you the trouble of cable management and unsightly clutter!
7. EuropAce 3-in-1 Stand Fan With 5 Blades ESF 3140V
The EuropAce 3-in-1 Stand Fan with 5 Blades ESF 3140V boasts superb versatility with its three convertible heights. This allows you to use it as a regular pedestal fan, a mid-height tatami fan and a small desk fan – 3-in-1! Moreover, it’s equipped with five blades for excellent air circulation.
Staying Cool is No Sweat When You Have Fans
Make this summer your best one ever with these standing fans. They can significantly cool the temperature in your room without consuming too much energy and are often silent enough even for nurseries. All that’s left for you to do is to kick back and enjoy the cool breeze!
This article was first written by Shopee Singapore, and repurposed with permission by MiddleClass.
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