Floor Fan and Pedestal Fan Information - Floor Fan Benefits, Pedestal Fan Benefits

Electric Floor Fan or Pedestal Fan - Which Should You Choose?

An air conditioning system uses more electricity than almost any other appliance, and in warmer regions, cranking up the AC can use up almost 70 percent of your total energy. If you're serious about saving energy, look to an affordable portable, floor, or pedestal fan, as any of these can provide cooling and ventilation wherever you may need it. Learn more about these three types of fans below:

About Portable, Floor, and Pedestal Fans

Although these three types of fans have different names, they are essential the same appliance but with different designs. Both floor fans and pedestal fans are types of portable electric fans. In other words, they are all electrically-powered appliances that are usually used to control climate, improve personal comfort, add ventilation, and to provide drafts.

All three types of these fans are axial fans because they utilizes blades that force air to move parallel to the shaft about which the fan blades rotate. The basic elements of both types of fans include the fan base; blades; armature and lead wires; blade guard; motor housing; oscillator shaft; and oscillator gearbox. All three types of fans are generally rated according to their size, CFM rating, number of blades, and in the case of pedestal fans, their height. Nonetheless, despite their similarities in function and cooling mechanisms, portable electric fans, floor fans, and pedestal fans are somewhat different when it comes to design.

Portable Fans, Floor Fans, Pedestal Fans - What's the Difference?

	Portable electric fans are simply axial fans that can be moved from one place to the next. They come in a range of different designs, such as Vornado-style air circulators, to tower fans, to smaller table fans. Floor fans and pedestal fans can also be considered types of portable electric fans.
	Floor fans are portable electric fans that are placed directly on the floor. These are usually used in areas where you may not be able to mount a fan on a wall, ceiling, or other surface. Electric floor fans provide powerful airflow and ventilation at foot level, and they are great for a variety of settings such as homes, warehouses, or offices.
	Pedestal fans, on the other hand, can also be considered a type of floor fan, but the one difference is that they sit on a raised pedestal. Pedestal fans offer the versatility of moving air at shoulder height to keep you cool even when tucked away in a corner or situated behind a table or other furniture.

Overall, whether you need air high or low, both floor and pedestal fans offer precision cooling in areas that cannot accommodate wall or ceiling mounted fans. The type you choose will simply depend on your personal preference and/or placement concerns.

Five Reasons Why You Should Purchase a Floor Fan or Pedestal Fan:

1. Economical: Portable electric fans are inexpensive to purchase and cost just pennies a day to operate. Therefore, they're a great way to stay cool and add ventilation without spending a lot of money.

2. Easy to Operate: Portable electric fans do not require any type of installation or mounting. Simply plug in your fan, turn it on, and enjoy cooling comfort.

3. Portable: Again, because portable fans do not require permanent installation or mounting, they can be moved from one area to the next with ease.

4. Multi-Functional: In addition to providing a cooling effect, electric fans are also excellent at adding ventilation.

5. Low Noise Levels: Despite their cooling power, most portable fans work quietly. In fact, some people enjoy the white noise that some fans emit (especially during sleep).

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