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Electric Fans Buying Guide

Whether you're trying to stay cool in the summer or just want to up the air circulation, an fan sounds like a pretty standard process, but there are some things to think about when purchasing. Read on to find out more!

A Few Things to Consider

* '''Noise:''' If noisy fans are an issue, getĀ one that can stay quiet while operating at higher speeds. * '''Durability: '''Be sure the stand is sturdy and the blades don't crack or bend easily. However, if you choose to blades that you can pick out according to your needs. * '''Even DistributionĀ : '''A good fan evenly distributes the air throughout the whole room. * '''Power:''' For desk fans, look for a model with 70 or more watts. Larger box fans should have at least 150. For reference, over 300 watts could be considered industrial grade. * '''Size:''' You can get mini fans. Think about the size of the room and how many people are going to be in it. Do you need to move the fan around? * '''Features:''' Special features now include a remote control and timer.

Types of Fans

Major Manufacturers

* Bionaire * Emerson * Honeywell * Hunter * Soleus * Vornado * Westinghouse

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