The Best Tower Fan (How Not to Go Wrong)

Fans come in different shapes and sizes, such as table fans, floor fans, USB fans, and handheld fans.

A popular type is the tower fan. With its slim and discreet design, it differs from other fans by not having a large external blade, which makes it ideal for rooms where aesthetics are important.

Especially during heat waves, the body may find it difficult to regulate the temperature, and extra ventilation becomes necessary. In these cases, a tower fan is an obvious choice to keep the room comfortably cool.

Here I have created a guide to help you find the best tower fan.

What is a good fan?

A good fan must be powerful enough to create ample air circulation, so you can quickly create a more pleasant indoor climate.

Fans are both affordable and practical and come in several variants, including floor and table models.

The traditional table fan is light and portable, so you can easily move it around when you change locations. The table fan is typically a smaller fan which is suitable for cooling a single person in a room.

It is an advantage to choose a fan with an oscillating function, where the fan rotates and distributes the air flow evenly in the room.

Table fans are typically between 20-30 cm in size and are equipped with a powerful motor that can cover a limited area, such as a sofa area.

Ventilation takes place by the fan's vanes rotating and creating an air flow that sets the air in the room in motion and provides a cooling effect.

Can I create air circulation throughout the living room?

To create air circulation throughout the living room, you can use either a floor fan or a tower fan.

The floor fan works in the same way as the table fan, but it is designed to stand on the floor and is therefore slightly larger.

Some floor fan models have adjustable height, so you can adapt it to your needs. If you are working, you can place the floor fan next to you or behind the table to maximize air circulation.

Floor fans are typically more powerful than table fans and have larger fans of around 30-40cm, making them effective over a larger area. In addition, floor fans are available with several speed settings.

These fans are among the most traditional on the market and are very similar to table fans, but they have a higher base on which they stand.

What is the difference between a floor fan and a tower fan?

A tower fan, like a floor fan, is designed to stand on the floor, and works by circulating the air around the room.

However, unlike a traditional table or floor fan, which has a fan mounted on a stand, a tower fan has a tall and narrow casing that creates an airflow throughout its height.

This allows a more efficient spread of the air over a larger surface, enabling it to cover the entire living room.

Some tower fans have handy features like built-in timers and remote control so you can program it to turn off after a certain amount of time.

In addition, tower fans are suitable for use in the bedroom, as they save space and are generally quieter than traditional floor fans. With the remote control, you can even turn it on from the bed if the room gets too hot.

There are many options when you want to cool down your home or office.

Would you like to find out which fan best suits your needs? My colleague gives you a thorough review of all the different types of fans in the video below.

The tower fan has a neat and discreet design

In the modern home, design is important, and a tower fan offers both efficient cooling and a discreet design.

It is designed to stand on the floor and differs from traditional floor fans by not having a large propeller, which makes it more discreet. 

A tower fan has a distinctive tall, slender shape and stands on a base where it oscillates without physically turning.

The air outlet is designed to blow the air in different directions, and a small opening allows the air to be drawn into the fan. The airflow is then blown out at an angle, giving it a wider coverage due to its height, effectively circulating the cool air in the room.

Unlike traditional fans, where the propeller blades move the air horizontally, the blades of a tower fan move the air up and down the column, which contributes to the efficient and even distribution of the air flow.

Tower fan is also practical for the workplace

On a hot working day, it can be very pleasant to have the opportunity to cool down by the computer. Sometimes, however, opening the door or a window is not sufficient enough, and effective ventilation may be required.

Here a table fan can be useful, but it is not certain that all your colleagues want to be cooled down.

All types of fans are useful in the workplace, but the tower fan stands out for being very quiet and space-saving.

During work, the temperature can become uncomfortably high, especially when a lot of people gather in a relatively small area, which can deteriorate the indoor climate.

Some people may experience overheating, while others may suffer from headaches or dizziness due to lack of air circulation.

Furthermore, the number of active computers, and the presence of copiers and printers, can contribute to increasing the heat in the room and worsening the indoor climate. Unfortunately, it is not always that office premises have a sufficient ventilation system.

A tower fan can be a good aid here, as it can offer better ventilation and air circulation in the workplace.

The most silent fan

Some people are very sensitive to noise and are annoyed by the sound of a traditional floor fan blowing hard. Especially in the bedroom you don't want a fan that makes too much noise.

Tower fans are an ideal choice in this context, as they have a motor that generates less noise, and their design without a large propeller makes them very quiet.