We reviewed all major pedestal fans available to shortlist 15 for our list of 15 best pedestal fans for 2016.
For completeness, we also reviewed the best attic fans. Pedestal fans can be a great option for cooling a room because they stand by themselves to draw in air and push out cooler air in return. If you want a fan that really moves air and you are not as concerned about noise, many of the fans on my list will fit the bill. There are also some pedestal fans that are quiet and stylish as well. A pedestal fan is usually larger and more powerful than a table fan. Many are designed for larger spaces too so they can be almost as effective as an air conditioner but they operate at lower cost and without any chemicals. In our many pedestal fan reviews the biggest differentiating factors are the price and product quality. The more you spend, the more sturdy the fan will be in general. So determine your budget and check out the top 15 best pedestal fans.
Rowenta VU5551 Turbo Silence Pedestal Fan
Among pedestal fans there are some that are quiet despite being able to move a lot of air. The Rowenta Turbo Silence has great airflow and is fairly quiet as well. It moves 2436 CFM and is adjustable 42-54 inches. It features 5 blades, a remote, and is pretty sturdy. Users report it is easy to assemble and works well. For more information about how CFM is measured see, CFM explained.
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Vornado 783 Full Size Whole Room Air Circulator
This fan is powerful and well built. Like other Vornado fans, it circulates air through your room instead of just moving air in front of the blades. It does not oscillate and only has two height settings. However it is quiet and really cools well. The fan features 3 speeds and an easy to remove grill for easy cleaning. The Vornado Air Circulator comes with a 5 year limited warranty. For a video demonstration of the Vornado fan see below:
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Pelonis Pedestal Fan
The Pelonis Pedestal Fan is an attractive, chrome fan that is well constructed. It is fairly quiet and circulates the air well because it tilts and oscillates as the blades move. Assembling this fan is fairly simple and the grill is removable for easy cleaning. It has 3 speed settings and a nice long cord. Users had few complaints about this fan.
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Soleus Air FS2-40R032 Oscillating Stand Fan
The Soleus Air is unusual among these pedestal fans because it has 3 different oscillating patterns (Figure 8, up and down, and left to right). It also has 3 speeds, a 12 hour timer, and an overheat protection. The drawback is that it is made of mostly plastic and does wear out with heavy use. Users did say customer service was good and that the remote works well.
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Dyson Air Multiplier AM08 Pedestal Fan
This Dyson fan is a pedestal fan but also a bladeless fan. The AM08 has a hollow circle set on a taller stand to circulate air better in a larger room. This model, while higher priced has 10 precise airflow settings, a magnetized remote, and a sleep timer. Users do report this is a quiet fan.
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Sunpentown SF1468 3 Speed Oscillating Standing Fan
This mid-priced fan is adjustable, oscillates, and really moves air effectively. It has 3 speeds, is easy to assemble and clean and has a remote that stores neatly in the base. The drawbacks are that the fan is mostly plastic so may wear out more quickly and the sleep mode function doesn’t seem to be very effective (it just turns the fan off and on repeatedly). However the light blue grill is metal and the remote works well. This pedestal fan comes with a 1 year limited warranty.
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Air King 9119 18” 3 Speed Commercial Grade Pedestal Fan
This Air King fan is called a Commercial grade fan but many users said it has a great motor but does not stand out as especially commercial. It moves air well, has 3 speeds, and a 1 year warranty. While the grill is metal, the base is plastic. The advantage this fan has is that it is moderately priced with a sturdy motor.
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Lasko 1843 18” Remote Control Cyclone Pedestal Fan
This fan has a multi-function remote control, programmable timer, and tilt back feature. It is a lower cost fan and is made of plastic. Assembly is a bit tricky because the grill has to be snapped into place just right. But if you are looking for a low cost way to circulate air in a warm room, this fan will do the job.
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Lasko 2527 16” Adjustable Pedestal Fan
The Lasko 2527 is similar to the 1843 except that it is slightly smaller and does not have the programmable timer feature. It has a remote, tilt back feature and circulates air fairly well. Assembly can be a bit tricky and because it is plastic, it is not the most sturdy fan.
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Honeywell Quietset 16” Stand Fan
This fairly powerful fan is well priced with 5 speeds, adjustable height, and a timer. It is a plastic fan and has a very bright blue LED light speed display which can be a bit annoying at night. Several users suggest covering the light. Users also said it is not a durable fan but good for a couple years of heavy use.
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Windstream Oscillating 18” Pedestal Fan
This fan is low priced but moves 2680 CFM. It is adjustable and oscillates. The fan part seems fairly durable but the plastic base is a bit wobbly. It adjusts up to 54 inches and comes with a 1 year warranty.
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Ozeri 3x Tower Fan with Passive Noise Reduction Technology
The Ozeri fan is a tower style pedestal stand that made this list because of its unusual features. It has 3 independently controlled fans, each with 3 fan speeds, giving you 9 levels of cooling. It is very thin (3 inches thick) and a very modern look. It also has a remote and timer up to 7.5 hours. It also is very quiet because of the specially curved fan blades. Another advantage of this fan is that at the lowest setting it cools without blowing things around the room (a common problem with pedestal fans). Users report good customer service but a bright LED control light.
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MAXXAIR HVPF 22-Inch OSC Heavy-duty 3 Speed Pedestal Fan
While most of the fans I have reviewed are for home use, there are quite a few commercial grade pedestal fans. This MAXXAIR Fan is large (22 inches) and has 3 speeds and a 90 degree oscillation. It is fairly easy to assemble but as with most industrial size fans, it is noisy. The grill is metal and it really moves a good amount of air. A few users did report the motor was not very durable over long term. But it is priced at the lower end of commercial fans. For an explanation of home versus industrial grade fans see, industrial vs general fans.
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Air King 9185 20” Industrial Grade Pedestal Fan
Air King makes quality industrial fans. This model is made of powder coated steel with a very durable motor. It blows 3670 CFM. Even at the lowest speed, this fan really moves the air. Some users said it is so powerful the whole fan vibrates on a hard floor. One user suggested placing a mat underneath it to stop the vibrating. The Air King 9185 has a 1 year limited warranty but is built to last.
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Air King 9175 30” Industrial Grade Oscillating Pedestal Fan
The Air King 9175 is a big fan that really cools a big space. It is noisy but also very sturdy and well-built. Like the other Air King models, this pedestal fan comes with a 1 year limited but is built to last. It is pricey but is great for a gym, workshop, garage, or other similar large space.
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Do you agree with our 15 best pedestal fans 2016 shortlist? If there are others you would like to add to the list, please drop us a comment below.
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