Surely everyone at least once suffered from a lack of cool air on hot summer days. In order to get a “breath” of this very air, some people install air conditioners, others choose a cheaper one
and a practical option is a desktop or column fan. The last device allows you to get rid of the heat and create a comfortable environment for relaxation or work. In the domestic market you can find many different types and classifications of these devices. And each of them differs from the other in its functions and cost. In this article, you will learn how the column fan differs from the usual one and how to choose it correctly.
Construction characteristic
This type of fan refers to electronic devices that operate exclusively from 220 watts. Unlike its counterparts, the column version is more secure and functional. Such products are characterized by a wide angle of blowing, as well as an increased level of safety (their design does not have open blades, respectively, the risk of injury is reduced to zero). But in addition to these advantages, the column fan has one minus - a noisier engine. However, this is not a reason not to buy such devices.
Selection Criteria: Power
With the design features sorted out, now you can start choosing. The first thing you should pay attention to is the level of productivity (i.e. power), which is measured in cubic meters per unit time. But how to choose the optimal performance so that the device is not the weakest, but at the same time does not absorb excess electricity in vain? For the correct selection of power, you must adhere to the following rules: calculate the volume of the room in cubic meters (multiply the height by the area), and then multiply the resulting figure by two. It should be remembered that the more people will be in the room, the more power will be required to operate the appliance. On average, 80 cubic meters per hour is enough for one person.
Choose a mode of operation
Today, all modern models have several modes of operation. The column fan is no exception. Therefore, before buying, pay attention to whether this device can function in a vertical or horizontal direction. Those models that have a built-in function for adjusting the angle of inclination allow you to process the entire room area as efficiently as possible. Thus, a column fan with several operating modes (at different angles of inclination) can refresh a room much faster than a desktop version. In this case, cold air will be evenly distributed over the entire area of the room. Also make sure that the noise level at all possible operating modes does not exceed the mark of 30-35 decibels.
Conclusion
Following these simple rules, you can purchase a powerful, economical and reliable column fan, which will really save you from the heat along with expensive air conditioners.