In sweltering heat, one longs for a little cooling. It is very difficult to work in hot temperatures, not only at home, but especially in offices or restaurants. But what is better for real cooling? A fan or an air conditioner? We have valuable details on air conditioners and fans.
The fan
A fan is an externally powered flow machine that generates an air flow by means of an impeller rotating in the housing. With just the push of a button, pleasantly cool air blows towards you. A big advantage is that fans are environmentally friendly. Fans in various designs are already available on the market: standing, hanging, with or without rotor blades. The decision as to which fan is the right one should be made according to the place of use or type of use. Fans are not only popular in private homes; commercially, fans are often used in offices, for photographers in photo studios, for forced ventilation of warehouses, building drying after water damage, drying a new building, in showrooms, at events, or in discotheques. Here you will find the most common models for fans:
Table or floor fan
Table fans are available in handy mini formats up to larger models of over 40 cm. They can be placed directly on the desk or on furniture. Most models have rotating rotor heads and have up to 3 speed levels. Table fans with a remote control are convenient, so you can switch them on or off or change the strength again and again without having to constantly rush to the device.
In terms of price, you can purchase high-quality table fans from EUR 39.99.
In contrast to table fans, floor fans are not only larger but also perform better. That is why these models are often used for professional use in trade or industry.
The costs for a good floor fan start at EUR 49.99.
Ceiling fans
Fans that rotate on the ceiling are an enormous relief, especially on hot days. Here you have many possibilities: numerous wood colors, surface-mounted lights, ceiling rods in many lengths as well as remote control, step transformers, or wall controllers are available to choose from. The size of the fan should definitely match the size of the room. Furthermore, it is important to know that the larger the ceiling fan is, the slower it must rotate to move the same amount of air. It is also the case that the smaller the model, the faster it rotates and is usually louder as a result. In addition, it is not the number of rotor blades that is decisive for the cooling effect, but the angle at which they are mounted. The rule here is: the steeper, the more air is transported. Ceiling fans also make sense in winter, as they transport the warm air that has risen back into the room.
In terms of price, you can get high-quality ceiling fans from EUR 239.00.
Pedestal fan
Anyone looking for a powerful fan is well advised to choose a pedestal fan. Without a doubt, these models have the highest ventilation power. The disadvantage is that they require a lot of space due to their large rotor blades and the correspondingly large rotor head. When buying, pay attention to height adjustability and a remote control so that you are always flexible. It is important that the fan is stable and cannot fall over easily. Anyone who wants to position their fan in a different room more often should pay attention to a low weight.
In terms of price, pedestal fans start at EUR 79.99.
Tower fan
Tower fans are also called tower or column fans. These suck the room air in at the back and release the cool, fresh air at the front. In this way, they create a pleasant draft in the rooms and make hot days more bearable. A very big advantage is that these columns are more space-saving than, for example, pedestal fans and can also be set up in smaller rooms. They also look very good visually and are not as noticeable as other models.
In terms of price, tower fans are available from EUR 89.99.
Important:The device should be positioned in a heated room in such a way that the blades can move the air outside through an open window or an open door. This draws in air from a cooler adjoining room and the room temperature will drop if a door or window is also open in the adjoining room.
Air conditioners
With air conditioners, rooms are quickly and consistently brought to a pleasant coolness. Here you have to pay close attention to power consumption, as some devices can become real "energy guzzlers". Furthermore, some devices are a high noise nuisance and should be tried out before purchase. Especially if you want to set up the device in the bedroom. Also pay attention to how the warm air can be directed outside; usually a window or door gap is necessary to discharge it to the outside. Mobile devices have the advantage that they can be set up in different rooms where there is a need. Thus, rollers for easy pushing around are an advantage. A remote control is also an advantage, so you don't always have to go to the device, but can also control it comfortably from the couch.
Many people find air currents from the air conditioning system annoying, but this only happens if the air conditioning system was poorly adjusted or unfavorably placed. A draft is created as a result of an air pressure difference. For example, at a room temperature of 24 °C, the draft is noticeable to you from an air speed of 0.2 m/second. If you have 21 °C, even a slight breeze is perceived as unpleasantly drafty. So you should not set it to refrigerator temperatures. The difference to the outside temperature should not be more than 6 degrees.
In terms of price, you can get high-quality mobile air conditioners from EUR 349.99
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I use a ceiling fan myself and am super satisfied with it! It also runs in winter, as it distributes the heat nicely and evenly in the room.