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Butrunning your air conditionerall day is quite costly.
That’s where oscillating fans come in.
We were able to fit a pencil into the slits.
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TheDreo Tower Fanpassed our air speed, design, and portability tests with flying colors.
We were impressed by the fan’s power when it came to airflow.
On the highest setting, it blew almost all of the papers away during testing.
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Even from six feet away, we saw a few of the papers flutter into the air.
We cleaned the fan’s vents with a rag, which helped prevent buildup.
“After nearly a year of running this fan nearly 24/7, I’m still impressed with its strength.
One thing to notewe were able to fit a pencil between the slits during the safety test.
The remote control requires precise pointing at the sensor on the fan for it to function correctly.
Even at its highest setting, it had a 60 decibel readingsignificantly lower than the other fans we tested.
There was very minimal noise change between the various speeds, even on its highest speed.
The fan also comes with six modes, including 105-degree vertical and 120-degree horizontal oscillation.
Noise-wise, we found it quiet, even on the highest setting.
The remote worked well and responded immediately at 10 feet and 20 feet.
This is a bladeless fan and the inside components aren’t accessible (or even viewable).
It has a total of 12 air speed tweaks, and changing speeds is easy and fairly quick.
At its highest speed, the fan was quiet enough to watch television or have a conversation.
Most impressive was how effective this fan was at cooling the room.
On its highest setting, the breeze was very strong at 6 feet and beyond.
Even at 20 feet we felt a faint yet still detectable breeze.
The fan has a wide 85-degree oscillation angle and 24-degree tilt angle tokeep the room coolfrom all directions.
The fan has several useful design features.
Still, this is reassuring considering the fan is meant to beused on a deskwhile in close proximity.
It remained easy to use and was compact enough for our small apartment.
Because of the slim vertical vents, it can be difficult to clean.
Design-wise, the fan didn’t disappoint.
We were also impressed with how the fan performed.
It produced a strong, wide range of air flow, keeping rooms cool enough to skipthe air conditioner.
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The only con we’ve run into so far is the best way to clean it.
At home, the BHG fan essentially replaced our air conditioner with its strong airflow.
We especially enjoyed having it around while cooking and sleeping.
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We also conducted tests to review the fan’s power.
Standing, or pedestal, fans are mounted on an adjustable stand.
They tend to take up more space than other types.
Desk fans offer portability due to compact size and lightweight design.
Speeds and Modes
When shopping for an oscillating fan, consider how many speeds it has.
The option for different modes can offer great flexibility and comfort.
Its also heavy and doesnt have a carrying handle.
Even on low at 10 feet away, the breeze was incredibly strong.
But this strength did make it louder than other fans we tested.
The main issue we had came when we tried to adjust the height.
The fan nearly fell apart, so we think its design is flawed.
Your Questions, Answered
Are oscillating fans more effective than stationary fans?
Generally speaking, oscillating fans are more effective at circulating air compared to stationary fans.
What size oscillating fan do you need?
The size of your room will also play a role in which fan size you should choose.
Do fans raise your electric bill?
She has extensive experience with small appliances, including oscillating fans.
She studied our test results, which included insights from BHG associate editorJessica Comstock.
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