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In the summer they should rotate counterclockwise to push the air down, and clockwise in the winter to distribute the warm air. One thing to remember is that while fans cool you, they don’t actually reduce the air temperature in the room as an air conditioner would, unless you do one of two tricks. Indeed, a good blast of air from a decent fan can keep things bearable and help you get some shuteye when the mercury is rising. Some even tilt upwards and downwards as they do so, although this and the angle of oscillation will differ from fan to fan. In between, you’ll find brilliant fans of every type, with serious air-pushing power, effective controls and features designed to mimic a natural breeze.
Designed for use in installations requiring long duct runs, such as internal bathrooms or toilets, it can be installed in a straight duct run of up to 5m while maintaining the maximum extraction rate. Another is to place a fan with its back to an open window to draw in cool air and a second fan facing another window to blow the warmer air out.You can also keep your costs low by using any timer features, which can be set to shut the fan off after a set period.
Quiet and efficient, the 100mm (4″) series has an impressive extract rate of 75m³/hr, 21 litres per second. We understand that projects are sometimes running to a tight schedule, and you may have need for a product within a certain timeframe. It comes in five models, designated for different sized rooms – 23m 2 for bedrooms, 13m 2 for offices and so on – but this living room model has the best balance of power, quietness and function.While it’s one of the taller tower fans we’ve tested, it’s worth making room for Levoit’s 36-inch Tower Fan. While the design and glossy white finish look good, the plastics feel a little cheap and the tower wobbles on its two-part plastic base, which you’ll have to screw on yourself. Yes, desk fans are generally the cheapest and lowest-powered but are usually the best choice at close range. Compared to air conditioning, electric fans are cheaper, smaller, lighter, more energy efficient (most costing around 1p an hour to run) and have an instant cooling effect on sweaty skin.