How to choose a fan?
A fan is a necessary thing for a home in hot weather or cold weather, as it can both warm and give chill. And besides, this economical device is inexpensive and eats little electricity. Many people consider fans to be an old thing, because they were replaced by air conditioners, which are capable of doing their job in a short period of time. But the main advantage of the fan over the air conditioner is its lightness and mobility, because it can be easily lifted and moved to the room we need. Therefore, it still remains popular among buyers. But how to choose a fan for the house? The most used and well-known type is the floor, a little more about it will be discussed in this article. And for a complete picture, let us consider other types of fans for the home.
to contents ↑What are floor fans?
Such a fan for the home has the form of a small construction on the leg, the height of which can most often be adjusted. In addition to height, manufacturers have improved this device so that it does not need to be rearranged to another angle, but you can only turn its head in the direction we need.
Kinds
Floor fans are divided into three types:
- axial;
- bevelless;
- radial.
How do they differ:
- Axial types of fans have an engine with a wheel and blades, in addition, they are the most common and not expensive. When the blades begin to rotate, they distill cold air into warm air and vice versa. One disadvantage of such devices is the inability to act on the entire premises. After turning off this unit, the result of its action after a while drops to zero.
- More powerful than axial, is considered a radial fan. This fan has a rotor with curved blades that move air. It is good in that it is able to blow around the entire room and has other useful functions.
- The highest quality fan for the home is flapless. It consists of a rounded metal frame and a motor (air passes through it and is pushed out). Watching the action of this fan is very interesting, because without knowing its operating principle, you can spend hours thinking about what technology it works on. In addition, there is the opportunity to pick up this product with a beautiful design and good quality based on a famous brand.
Additional features of floor fans
Room heating and cooling devices are being improved more and more every day. Due to the huge competition in the market, the speed of release of goods with new features is also increasing. Therefore, the old fans for the home that we once knew are not quite outdated, they have many useful new features:
- remote control of the remote control (on some models);
- humidity control sensor with a humidifying evaporator after air drying;
- ionizer for air purification;
- timer;
- backlight and presence detector (thanks to it, the fan turns on when a person enters the room);
- the thermostat and air temperature sensor (with their help, the fan determines its operating mode and functions that must be turned on or vice versa disabled).
Important! Remember that the air quality in the room and the comfort of the environment depends not only on temperature, but also on the level of humidity. Read our articles on this topic to make your home comfortable and comfortable:
Other types of fans
In addition to floor units, there are several more types of such devices.
Table fans
This is a small device with a small capacity. Its radius of rotation is 90 degrees, a big plus - it has easy mobilization. There are also separate models of fans for the home with a very original clothespin-mount.
Ceiling fan
Such a fan has very strong blades and a motor that can cool a huge room. Most often, such a device is installed in public places, such as an office, cafe, bar, etc.
Column fan
Equipment of this type is shaped like a cylinder and works both in horizontal and vertical position. The main advantage of this fan is the air flow power regulator. It also works on the principle of a heater (has no blades) and is completely safe.
Fan heater
This device is able to both cool and warm. It consists of temperature resistant materials and has a function that prevents overheating. Most often it has power levels that are regulated by a button.
Important! If you are considering buying such a device, for comparison, see the information about which is better - convector or fan heater.
Duct fan
This is a device that is used to remove odors from the room. It has a cylindrical shape and consists of an engine and blades. Install it in the ventilation holes.
to contents ↑Key device parameters
There are several criteria that will help you choose the right fan for your home.
Power
The more powerful the engine, the better the device’s operation and the larger the airflow area. If you take a fan for large rooms, then choose a motor more powerful. Digital power meter from 4 to 250 watts. For a house with a very large room, a fan with a power of 40-50 watts is suitable.
Noise
Also, when buying, it is worth checking the noise level of the device (it should not exceed 38 decibels). If you take such a machine for processing air into rooms where noise is not desirable (an office, a nursery, a bedroom), then the noise norm should be no more than 30 dB.
Balancing and Functionality
Another indicator that will help you choose a fan for your home is sustainability (it is especially important for floor types). It is very important that the product you buy is made of strong materials, and you can easily adjust the height of its legs, angle of rotation or tilt.
The presence of remote control will be a big plus of the device, but it will also cost more.
Installation location
It is worth paying attention to the place where you want to install the fan in the house and its type (desktop, floor, ceiling, etc.). If you buy a regular ceiling fan, and you need to remove excess moisture in the room, then such a device will definitely not help you, and even break quickly from a circuit after water drops get into the engine. For rooms with high humidity, choose only specially designed types of fans - ducted.
Protection level
Among other characteristics, when buying, pay attention to protection. Take fans protected by a mesh on both sides so that the blades and the motor do not remain open.
Especially close attention should be paid to protection if you have children in your house, because they can be injured by the blades or worse - with high power, an accident or fire can occur due to contact with other objects on the blade.
to contents ↑Why not air conditioning?
There are several reasons why you should not buy air conditioning:
- Air conditioning is much more expensive than a fan.
- It is difficult to move it to another place, unlike some types of fans, which can be picked up and transferred to another room.
- The fan does not dry the air during its operation.
- Due to the strong effect of the air conditioner, we are often sick.
Kitchen fan
To solve the problem of air purification in the kitchen, an extractor hood is installed over the stove to remove moisture from the air and some odors. But the hood is not able to clean and freshen the air throughout the kitchen, so there is the problem of choosing a fan for the kitchen. How to choose a fan for the kitchen and what should you remember when choosing? - Here the recommendations will be as follows:
- The more often you cook, the more powerful you need a fan to remove odors that are mixed together. But do not take the fan too powerful so as not to harm the neighbors (all smells, dust and dirt through the ventilation can go to them).
- It is best for the kitchen to purchase a duct fan and install it near the air vent, which will create a good outflow of air from your kitchen. Using this device, your kitchen will be at a normal temperature and odors will not stagnate.
to contents ↑Important! Do not forget that to achieve complete comfort and save yourself from smells throughout the apartment from preparing food is possible only if there is a suitable range hood. Read a separate article about it on our website. "How to choose a hood?".
How to choose a fan for the bathroom and toilet?
As a rule, in the toilet and the bathroom (especially the bathroom) there is always high humidity, so you should choose a fan that will not have a short circuit if water drops fall on it. For such rooms, exhaust fans are best suited, as they are able to control the moisture level and room temperature. This device has an automatic operation system and turns on only when the humidity level is exceeded.
Also, when installing these units, it is worth knowing that you will need to put a check valve so that all moisture and unpleasant odors do not get into your kitchen (this should be done only if you have general ventilation for these three rooms).
Which model is better to buy?
Most of the buyers take goods only from well-known brands, because they are checked and you can expect from them only what is written in the instructions for use of the device. Another reason for this choice is the large number of service centers of these brands, which in the event of a breakdown will quickly repair your item.
However, there are still little-known brands on the market for such equipment with high-quality equipment and low prices.
Elenberg FS-3010
This is a cheap fan for a floor-mounted home, which does not create a lot of noise during operation and has adjustable foot height and tilt. Cons - a short wire and no rotation. Nevertheless, this option justifies its price.
Scarlett SC-179
This desktop fan has 6 modes of operation, remote control and silent air processing. Also on it you can adjust the height, tilt and set a timer. It features a high-quality protective mesh against mechanical damage, protection against overheating. Perfectly saves on hot days. Its blade diameter is 15 centimeters, and it costs a little more than Elenberg.
ELECTROLUX EFH / C-5115
Ceramic fan that can create ideal conditions for staying indoors both in summer and winter. In 20 minutes it is able to heat a room without unnecessary noise, has 3 operating modes: blowing the room (cold air), supplying warm air, supplying hot air.
To prevent the device from overheating, a thermostat and an overheating protection sensor were installed in it. One minus of the fan is that during the first operation it smells slightly burnt, but then the smell disappears.This product appealed to many buyers, so it is very popular.
Vitek VT-1935 VK
Such floor fans for the home have a remote control and are slightly more expensive than previous models. But:
- It rotates vertically 90 degrees.
- It has 4 speeds (the first of them does not create noise, the rest have a small sound).
- There is the possibility of directing air up and down.
- Vitek has a stylish design, a small LCD display.
Bork p602
This is a column-type wireless device powered by a built-in battery (lasts up to 10 hours of continuous operation). This is a novelty in the world of technology, which has economical power consumption (up to 32 watts).
The fan has:
- the possibility of spraying aromatic oils during operation,
- remote control timer
- 24 speeds, 3 operating modes,
- information display.
It can be used only in rooms where noise is acceptable, because with an increase in the speed of blowing, the sound increases.
Exhaust fan GORENJE BVN100WS
This is a channel fan with simple installation, excellent power, convenient user functions. In case of overload, the device has a system that instantly turns it off. It is also equipped with a check valve, which prevents moisture and unpleasant odors from entering other living spaces.
Before you go shopping for a fan, think carefully about why you need it and what functions it should perform. Decide how powerful it should be, where you want to install it. If this is a fan for the room where you usually work, then perhaps an inexpensive option with several speeds and remote control will suit you so that you do not get distracted from work by turning it over or moving it. Do not buy a device that is too powerful if you want it to blow around not the entire room, but only a small area of the room.
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We hope that our tips will help you with the choice of a cooling or heating device, and you will do your favorite things in a comfortable room for you.
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