When choosing an air circulating fan, there are many options available to you. A good starting point is to determine the type of air circulating fan that will meet your needs the best, then determine the size, features and other considerations. In general, there are four types of fans – Pedestal Fans, Mounted Fans (including window fans), Floor/Pivoting Fans, and Table/Personal Fans. These are general categories and there is some overlap. For instance, smaller floor fans might be considered table/personal fans. Let’s take a look at the different categories of fans and compare the pros and cons of each.
Pedestal Fans
A pedestal fan consists of a fan head mounted on a pole with a base. In most cases you are able to adjust the height and many also include the ability to pivot the head up or down as well as an oscillation feature.
Pros
Portability: Pedestal fans can be moved from location to location.
Flexibility: With a pivoting head and height adjustments, you can direct the airflow to where it is needed the most.
Options: Pedestal fans are available in sizes ranging from a 12-inch commercial grade fan for a small room or business all the way up to a 30-inch industrial grade fan for large areas like loading docks and factories.
Cons
Floor Space: Pedestal fans take up a bit of floor space and might not be ideal for tight spaces or heavy traffic areas.
Mounted Fans (Wall, Ceiling, I-Beam, Window)
Mounted fans, as the name suggests are fans that are mounted to a wall, ceiling or other structures in commercial, industrial or residential locations. Most include the ability to pivot the fans head up or down and some have an oscillation feature.
Pros
Space-Savings: Mounted fans free up floor space and are ideal for tight spaces or spaces with traffic.
Coverage: With a pivoting head, you can direct the airflow to where it is needed the most.
Options: Mounted fans are available in sizes ranging from a 12-inch commercial grade fan for a small room or business all the way up to a 30-inch industrial grade fan for large areas like loading docks and factories.
Cons
Installation: As the name implies, mounted fans need to be mounted. This requires finding a permanent location to install them that is also close to a power source.
Floor/Pivoting Fans
Floor/Pivot fans come in a wide range of sizes and provide an ultra-portable solution to your movement needs. Almost all floor fans include some type of pivoting head that allows you to direct the airflow to where it is needed most.
Pros
Portability: Smaller floor fans are easily carried from location to location while larger fans include wheels, making them very portable.
Options: Floor fans are available in sizes ranging from a 9-inch commercial grade pivoting fan for a small room or business all the way up to a 30-inch industrial grade fan for large areas like loading docks and factories.
Cons
Floor Space: Floor fans take up a bit of floor space and might not be ideal for tight spaces or heavy traffic areas. Their smaller size makes them easy to bump into.
Table and Personal Fans
These fans are typically smaller in size and designed for residential or commercial use. Most include some type of way to direct the airflow to the needed areas such as a pivoting or oscillating head.
Pros
Portability: In general, table and personal fans are very lightweight and easy to move from location to location. Many include a carry handle.
Compact: Their smaller size allows them to fit in more places than other fans.
Options: Table and personal fans are available in sizes ranging from 6-inches to 16-inches for commercial or residential usage.
Cons
Limited airflow: Table and personal fans are designed for targeted airflow for one or two people.
The number of options available to you when choosing an air circulating fan is a good thing as it will allow you to find the best fan for your specific need. Hopefully in this article we have been able to give you the ability to work through the options available, making that decision a little easier. For more information on Air King commercial and industrial grade fans, visit airkinglimited.com and click on the Air Circulating Fans tab at the top of the page.
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