It would be nice if weather conditions could be relied upon. Unfortunately, all we can do when the weather is hot, and ventilation has become the problem, is ensure a fan is close at hand. In much the same way that Dimplex storage heaters can restore heat when a room is cold, an electric fan can provide a cooling, refreshing solution when a room is hot, clammy or simply has dead air.
After all, sometimes opening a window does not provide the degree of relief that is necessary, in which case forcing a movement of air, and creating a cool breeze is the best option.
From the pedestal fan that stands in the corner of an office, to the ceiling fans that hang discreetly overhead, there are many types of fans to choose from. Which one is best for the specific situation is mostly up to the home owner, who will know what is necessary. However, here is a brief overview of some of the more popular and effective fans available on the market.
Pedestal
Used more so for larger rooms and office floors, this type of fan is designed to generate as steady a breeze as possible to make the particular room environment more comfortable to work or lounge in. The pedestal is usually as high as 1 metre but can be adjusted to reach higher. Blade spans are generally 18 inches to ensure a great enough air flow to reach further than smaller models.
They can also oscillate to permit the widest possible spread, and are available in a range of styles and materials, from simple plastic to more aesthetically impressive chrome, brass or stainless steel.
Desk
This type of fan is highly popular in small executive offices, home offices or for personal work desks on an open office floor. They come with blade spans of 10 and 12 inches, with other common features including multi speed controls, and an ability to tilt the blades up and down in order to direct the breeze precisely where it needs to go. The fan can also oscillate to spread the refreshment around.
As is the case with pedestal designs, these desk versions are available in a range of colours in plastic, or in chrome or stainless steel, to suit the preferences and tastes of everyone.
Tower
Sleek in appearance, the tower fan is a modern take on the pedestal alternative, with the electric fan located within the stand itself. The tower can reach 42 inches in height, but can also stand discreetly in a corner, close to silent when turned on. The efficiency of the fan is impressive while the ability to oscillate 90 degrees means that the cool air can be spread more widely than its narrow stance suggests.
Ceiling
A very common option and one which often comes as part of a ceiling light in a practical effort to kill two birds with one stone. The great advantage of the ceiling fan is its superior blade span, which can stretch to 52 inches. They can also be very light in terms of energy consumption, making them extremely cost effective, while many manufacturers offer lengthy guarantees, some as much as 15 years.
The blade curves cause an updraft that draws cool air from low down upwards and then circulates the air around the room, making for a highly effective air ventilation system.
Window
The window fan is another common solution to any ventilation problem there might be. While opening a window will allow fresh air into a room, using a fan in the window itself to draw in and push out the fresher air is a much more effective method.
The great advantage, of course, is that provided there is enough room, one may install double fans in the window segment, thereby allowing a far more refreshing breeze that even a
pedestal fan can muster.
A stuffy or poorly ventilated room in a home or office is not difficult to deal with, though
ceiling fans are the most expensive option of the five listed above. Nevertheless, when winter dictates that the weather be cold,
Dimplex storage heaters can make life far more comfortable, and when the heat is too much, one of the many types of fans can do the same.
