When the heat went: TOP 5 great floor fans

The Ardesto FNT-R44X1W column floor fan is a modern and inexpensive solution for indoor air ventilation in hot weather. This is a radial model without the usual rack and a large head with blades rotating around a central axis. All elements of this device are assembled inside a white plastic case, made in the form of a cylindrical column 110 cm high, located on a round stand Ø 31 cm. strength. The built-in electric motor consumes power of 50 W and provides operation of the device at 3 speeds.

At the top of the fan there is a protruding black cone panel, the facade of which serves as an LED display that displays the air temperature in the room and the status of the fan using intuitive symbols. A convenient control panel is mounted on the top of the cut of this conical protrusion with a central start button and setting buttons arranged in a circle. The user can turn on the rotation of the case, switch the blowing speed, set the operating mode (imitation of gusts of wind, constant blowing and night mode), as well as set the fan operation time using a timer(up to 15 hours). Included with the device is a compact remote control, in which all the control buttons are duplicated. The remote is powered by one CR2025 coin cell battery, which must be purchased separately.

The advanced model of the floor fan on the Ergo FSM-1698 stand is distinguished by the presence of a humidification function, which is not so common in devices of this class. The device is made in black and mounted on a weighted disk stand Ø 40 cm. The telescopic stand allows you to adjust the height of the fan within 1230 - 1530 mm, and the airflow front setting mechanism makes it possible to tilt the blades Ø 40 cm with low aerodynamic resistance at an angle of up to 25 °. The horizontal rotation of the fan head is 90°. An electric motor with copper windings consumes 50 W in ventilation mode, and 30 W in humidification mode. Thus, when both functions are activated at the same time, the motor consumes a total of 80 watts. Room ventilation can be carried out in one of 3 preset modes: normal, natural (wind simulation) and night (sleep). In addition, the device allows you to set one of 3 blowing speeds, which can be combined with any operating mode. And the built-in timer makes it possible to limit the maximum time of continuous operation of the fan to 7 hours.

The humidification function is implemented by the built-in electronic system of ultrasonic high-frequency grinding of water particles into water mist microparticles. The water for humidification comes from a 1.2-liter removable tank, and cold “steam” is sprayed through a special tube that is discharged in front of the blades with a moving air stream. The humidification capacity of the room is 240 ml/h, which, with the full capacity of the water tank, will be enough for about 5 hours of operation. The spray tube is surrounded by an LED ring light that shows the operating status of the device and makes it easy to find it in the dark. At the back of the dashboard is a humidity controller that can be set to the desired value at your discretion. The device is equipped with a water level sensor that automatically turns off humidification when the tank is empty. And another nice bonus was the addition of the fan with a remote control powered by AAA little finger batteries (not included).

Axial floor fan on the leg Rowenta VU4210F0 of the famous French manufacturer of household appliances differs from analogues by the presence of the function of spraying repellent from mosquitoes and mosquitoes. In appearance, this is an ordinary classic fan on a telescopic metal stand, which allows you to adjust its height within 115 - 145 cm. The main elements of the device are made of white and black plastic, with the exception of 3 blades made of blue plastic, as well as a protective grill grid and a retractable metal stand . The air capacity of the device is an impressive 3300 m3/h, which ensures coolness and freshness in the room. And the function of automatic rotation and 3 speeds of rotation of the blades provide a choice of the optimal blowing mode. Depending on the selected speed, the noise level generated by the blades during rotation is in a narrow range of values from 54 dB to 60 dB.

The model does not have advanced built-in ventilation settings, because it is "sharpened" specifically for the effective fight against blood-sucking insects. Therefore, the control panel, attached under the protective grille on the rod, is made in the most concise style. It has only a rotary control for switching speeds, a special compartment for installing a bottle of repellent and a large button for activating the supply of a chemical reagent. In essence, the Protect Function button starts the fan, and mosquito protection will be carried out if a bottle of repellent is installed in the holder. The natural evaporation of the liquid flowing through the tube through the top opening in the compartment falls directly on the air stream, which spreads the smell that repels insects throughout the room. It should be noted that the device works with all types of mosquito repellents available on the market, and an open bottle with the drug can be stored in the compartment without loss of effectiveness for up to several weeks.

In the axial floor fan ProfiCare PC-VL 3064 MS from the German manufacturer of household appliances, you immediately pay attention to the quality of the almost completely metal construction. With the exception of 4 ergonomic blades Ø 40 cm and controls, all elements of the device are made of chrome-plated metal: electric motor housing, protective grille, adjustable rod, stand and disc support stand with weighting agent. This circumstance benefited the durability of the device, but was reflected in its large weight of 6.2 kg. Therefore, you will immediately feel the solid solidity of the unit during transportation from one room to another.

Since the device does not provide a choice of special operating modes, all settings are reduced to a few simple operations related to adjusting the height and tilt of the fan head, enabling / disabling the auto rotation option, and setting one of 3 blade rotation speeds. Due to the limited functions, the model is completely devoid of the usual control panel, which is usually mounted on a rack. To accommodate a 4-position speed controller (plus the off position) and a rocking pressure control, there was enough space on the electric motor casing. By the way, the fan motor, which consumes 50 W, is quite quiet (thanks to the abundance of metal!) and will not disturb you with noise even during evening hours. The disadvantages of the model include the simplicity of its functionality, which does not correspond to the rather high price of the fan.

The German floor standing axial fan on a pedestal leg Steba Pedestal Fan VT 5 is distinguished by a 5-blade design of the working unit, which rotates a reliable 54 W electric motor. The fan blades Ø 38 cm, made of plastic, have an aerodynamic geometry and are closed along the outer contour with a steel protective grille. A hinged fan head allows you to change the angle of its inclination. This model combines an ultra-high airflow capacity of 4200 m³/h with a relatively low noise at maximum speed of 63 dB. The unit has a standard auto-rotate motor with a fan that "swings" from side to side within a 90° angle.

The model received software settings that allow you to switch between 3 speeds of rotation of the blades, natural wind simulation, economical and night modes. The device is equipped with a sleep timer with a maximum time of 7 hours and a complete remote control that duplicates the capabilities of the main control panel, assembled directly inside the top rack. The small buttons and character LED indicators on the stand are not very easy to use and are hard to see from a distance. Despite the absence of a housing at the control panel, thanks to the high assembly rod, which does not have the option of height adjustment, and the heavy disk stand, the device has a solid weight of 5.7 kg. Although the fan has interesting consumer characteristics, the model turned out to be ambiguous, and its high price causes annoyance and bewilderment.