The Best Pedestal Fan

Buying Guide

A pedestal fan is not only an excellent tool for keeping your family members comfortable during the warmer summer days, but it’s also great for circulating the air within the home all year long. This type of fan requires no mounting. All you need is a flat surface like a floor or desk. Today there are a great number of pedestal fans on the market, which can make choosing the perfect model confusing. This guide will help you identify the fan that best meets your needs.

Determine how portable you need the fan to be. A lightweight model is easy to move from room to room. The PELONIS Quiet Adjustable Pedestal Fan, 16-Inch even comes with a built-in handle to make transporting the fan a breeze.  There are also models that are designed to be small and compact to fit in tight spaces. These are better options for apartments and offices with low square footage.

Check the size of the pedestal fan’s base and pole. If you have small children or pets in the home, you’ll need a model with a sturdy base and a wider pole. You don’t want a small base and thin pole, as these are more easily knocked over.

Look at the settings to make sure you get the features you desire. It’s common for pedestal fans to come with three speed settings (slow, medium and fast), however, you can get a model with as many as five speeds. When examining the control panel, you’ll also want to look for an energy-savings mode or LED display lights to make the buttons easier to read.

Decide whether you’d also like to be able to change the fan’s settings with a remote control. This is an attractive feature for those looking to operate the fan from a bed or an office chair. Remotes also sometimes come with the ability to program an automatic shut-off time of between 1 and 4 hours. Some even come equipped with an added sleep mode on their remotes.

Investigate the fan’s movement. Does it oscillate? Can it be tilted up toward the ceiling, left straight ahead or pointed toward the floor? You want to make sure you have the ability to get the airflow directed where you want it to go. If you plan on using the fan while you sleep, you’ll also want to check that it runs quietly, as some pedestal fans have loud motors.

Finally, consider the color scheme in the room where you plan on placing the fan. Silver, white and black are the most common pedestal fan colors, although you may find one with colored blades. Some fans are two colors, with the shell being one color and the fan blades another.

• Check to see whether you need any tools to put the pedestal fan together. Some models require tools for assembly, while others don’t.
• Your pedestal fan will collect dust and dirt over time. It’s a good idea to clean the fan out once a month. To do this, you’ll need to unplug the unit before you start cleaning, or you’ll risk getting a potentially harmful shock. Remove the cage to the fan blades and use your vacuum cleaner’s wand extension to vacuum out as much of the lint as you can. Afterward, dampen a cloth and use that to wipe down the blades. You can wait for the blades to air dry or dry them with a lint-free cloth or paper towel. Replace the cage and your fan is ready to go.
• Always make sure the pedestal fan is lying flat on the floor so that the base is sturdy. You also need to tuck the cord back toward the wall to keep members of your home from accidentally tripping on it.
• Never use any type of electric fan, including a pedestal fan, in a bathroom. Water and electricity do not mix!
• Keep an eye on the fan’s cord and plug. Cease using the fan if you notice the cord is frayed or there are any defects in the plug.
• After your pedestal fan has lived a good life and is no longer in working conditions, you can remove the fan’s blades and use them to make unique crafts. You can use them to make a model airplane, a chalkboard for a child, a butterfly for your garden or even a Christmas wreath.
• There are several factors that come into play when a manufacturer sets a price for a pedestal fan. One factor is the number of settings. Models that have more fan speeds and an additional timer have a higher price tag. Another factor is convenience. The PELONIS Quiet Adjustable Pedestal Fan, 16-Inch is a bit bulkier than other tower fans, which are designed to save space, and so it costs a few dollars more.