Tower Fan Review

Fans come in a proliferation of styles, with some better suited to meet a particular set of needs than others. The brilliance of the tower fan is its ability to cool off a relatively large area of space, while retaining a small and unobtrusive profile. The tower fan maintains a small footprint, making it a perfect fit for homes, schools, offices and other locations where space may be at a premium.

While many of today's best electric tower fans share similar characteristics, fans such as the Honeywell HY-041W, SPT SF-1521 and the Air King 9215 offer their own unique style, design and feature sets. Some fans are comprised of all plastic, while others are a combination of plastic and metal. Be sure to check the framework and integrity of the fan before purchasing. It is also worth mentioning that if your tower fan doubles as a wall fan, you should pay close attention to where the switch is placed. Placement on top of the fan could be of concern, unless the unit comes with a remote control. Another potential concern regarding mounting your tower fan on the wall is power cord length. Your power cord may simply not be long enough. You can employ the use of an extension cord, but you run the risk of over-heating the motor. Find more information regarding the use of tower fans and their unique features by browsing our articles on tower fans.

Today's tower fans are effortless to use and usually come pre-assembled, unless you purchase one with a remote control or one containing an extension. First time buyers are generally surprised as to just how quiet tower fans are, compared to table top fans, pedestal fans, and other styles of fans. Other benefits exclusive to tower fans are:

•  Innovative technology, such as timers, air filters and ionizers
•  Near immediate cooling effect
•  Smaller grates make them safer to use in the presence of small children

Tower Fans: What to Look For

Today's tower fans offer an incredible amount of features, along with bold and stylish designs, capable of blending effortlessly into your home's décor.

Features
Underscoring the modern fan's distinguishing characteristics is a unique and innovative set of features. Gone are the days of fans simply blowing air. Most of the competitors in our review include a remote control, ionizer, sleep timer and simple-to-use LED electronic controls. Concluding that today's tower is the Swiss Army knife of fans would not be much of a reach.

Build & Design
Tower fans are largely sleek and stylish and are able to blend seamlessly into a room's décor. The Lasko 42-inch Wind Curve, for example, is bold and beautiful, featuring faux-wood trim. Units such as the Wind Curve look less like an appliance and more like a well-designed living room accessory. Towers fans are comprised of either plastic, or plastic and metal, and the latter can greatly aide the unit's structure and durability.

Help & Support
In this tough economic climate, you want to be assured that your hard-earned money is spent on products that offer solid warranties and excellent customer support. You will find most manufacturers offer either a one-year or a five-year warranty. While a one-year warranty is the industry standard, a five-year warranty instills greater peace of mind and confidence in the product. The manufacture's website should provide a detailed FAQs page and contact information for customer support.

With a vast assortment of designs and features, it is important that you assess your specific needs before purchasing a tower fan. We have reviewed the top fans on the market to help you decide which unit is perfect for you.

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