Tower Fans can be the best way to effectively cool down a room and increase airflow.
However, with so many varied options on the market, it’s easy to get confused about which products are great and which are not so great.
To help you make the right choice for your home or office, we’ve reviewed 5 of the best tower fans on the market in Australia.
After our tower fan reviews, we list the key things you’ll want to watch out for when choosing one to ensure you end up with the best product for your needs.
1. DeLonghi Dual Oscillating Tower Fan – Best Overall
The attractive dual oscillating tower fan from DeLonghi is designed to cool your room down exactly how you want it to.
With 3 fan speeds, and 3 wind modes customers have optimum choice to maintain a comfortable temperature at home.
Conscious consumers will particularly love the ECO setting which cleverly detects the best suited fan speed for the room.
Looking for even more personalised fan programming? The DeLonghi has an auto-dimming function, 4 auto turn-off timer settings and even has an LED display with an infrared remote control for total convenience.
The wide oscillation, powerful floor fan really is designed to work in a way that’s right for your needs.
What We Like:
- High amount of settings
- Remote control for convenient program adjustment
- Powerful air dispersion
- Eco setting
What We Don’t Like:
- 6kg weight could be bulky to move
- Listed as no assembly, but some is required
2. Sunbeam Tower Fan With Remote Control – Best Value
The Sunbeam 99CM is a smart-looking tower fan designed to keep you cool and comfortable at home.
With a handy carry handle, you can easily place the tower fan exactly where you need to at any given time. Even better, with the remote control it comes with you don’t even have to get up to change the settings.
3 fan speeds and nature/ wind modes allow maximum flexibility in how you circulate air at home. Customers who love sleeping with a fan in the room will particularly love the preset ‘auto-off’ options to ensure the fan isn’t left on all night.
What We Like:
- Handle for portability
- Comes with remote
- 3 fan speeds
- Auto-off mode
What We Don’t Like:
- Product may not be as powerful as larger fans
- Heavy to move at just under 6kg
3. Dyson AM07 Cool Tower Fan – Upgrade Pick
The bladeless AM07 from innovation experts Dyson does not disappoint when it comes to futuristic style and sleek, modern design.
Even better, the product is not just style over substance, with 10 speed settings effectively dispersing air across your desired space.
Customers will love that they don’t even have to get up to adjust the lightweight portable fan, as it comes with a handy remote.
Prone to getting overheated in bed? The quiet Dyson tower fan has you covered, with a convenient sleep timer that automatically turns the fan off after intervals anything from 15 minutes to 9 hours so you can maintain the perfect cool environment for a great night’s rest.
What We Like:
- 60% quieter than the AMO2 (previous model)
- Energy efficient
- Modern design
- 10 air-flow settings
What We Don’t Like:
- Bladeless design may compromise complete room air-flow
- Expensive
4. Kambrook Arctic Tower Fan
This slim-build tower fan features 70 degree oscillation for effective air distribution in the room where it is placed.
With 3 speed settings and a handy timer that turns it off after 8 hours, you can switch from powerful to gentle breeze with ease.
For even more convenience, you don’t even have to get up from your chair because of the handy soft touch remote that comes with the fan.
Sick of having to lug around heavy tower fans from the base? The Kambrook Arctic has a welcome carry handle so you can relocate its tiny 2.7 kg without a struggle.
What We Like:
- Lightweight and portable
- Comes with handy remote control
- 3 speed settings
- 70 degree oscillation
What We Don’t Like:
- Highest power settings could increase volume
- Lightweight design may mean a compromise in product sturdiness
5. Seville Classics UltraSlimline Energy-Saving Tilt Tower Fan
This smart tower fan from Seville has a wide range of features to ensure you get the very best out of what it has to offer, and it definitely has plenty of features to choose from.
Airflow is customizable with 5 settings and 3 breeze modes enhances personalisation further. You can even tilt the product 8 degrees or 12 degrees to choose where the air is directed.
Consumers who do not want to compromise style for comfort will love that the quiet, contemporary product is designed to work in the background, without creating a visual or aural disturbance.
The remote control is also extremely handy if you want to switch settings without even having to get up to do it.
Even better, you can use the automatic timer so the fan works as you want it to for up to 7.5 hours, whilst you can forget about it and enjoy the airflow.
What We Like:
- Energy efficient
- Tilt feature for personalised airflow direction
- Stylish
- Quiet
What We Don’t Like:
- Heavy
- No ionising feature
Tower Fan Buyer’s Guide
As soon as the weather gets really hot, everybody goes mad for tower fans.
Why? Because they are one of the best ways to cool small to medium sized living spaces without the need for a cumbersome portable air conditioner.
It really does pay off to have air coolers that do a great job of improving airflow at home, particularly during those increasingly hot and humid Aussie nights. Did you know that the 2018/2019 Australian summer was the hottest on record?
But what makes the perfect tower fan? Power settings? Portability? Minimal noise?
Let’s take a look at what to look for in a tower fan to help you get started in choosing the perfect product for your home this summer:
A Good Choice Of Settings
Having a choice of settings means you’re able to customise your fan use depending on your needs and preferences.
This may come in the form of a stronger breeze for larger rooms that need more reach or tilting fans for cooling an apartment with high ceilings.
Another popular feature is the ability to have the fan turn off and on at different intervals for better temperature regulation – the ability to use the fan as you need to is important.
Settings mean choice, which can only be a good thing.
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Portability
Most of us want to be able to move a fan around the home depending on where we are.
That task becomes an issue when the fan is heavy, and especially if the pedestal is awkward and if it doesn’t have a handle.
Some tower fans come with handles and wheels for extremely easy relocation. This is especially important if you are low in strength or dexterity.
Auto/ Remote Controlled
Auto settings and remote controls make it even easier for you to operate the fan without having to go out of your way to do so. It might not seem like an effort to adjust the product, but realistically, if you can have an easier life, why wouldn’t you?
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Aesthetics & Sound
Modern tower fans mean you do not have to compromise on the look and sound of a product that is improving your home.
Aesthetics are important in well-designed homes, and so, you should like the design of the fan you are buying.
In addition, if you want quiet fans for bedroom/ sleeping, it should be as quiet as possible so look for confirmation of those claims in the reviews.
Tower fans are the kind of products where you do not have to compromise on any aspect or feature in order to make the most of them.
Do be choosy and pick a product that looks good, that works well in lots of different ways and that makes your life easier.
The payoff is a sleek, attractive addition to your home that makes things much more comfortable for you and your family.
Tower Fan FAQs
Tower fans tend to be more stylish in design and often have more features than pedestal fans. They are also great for small spaces thanks to their slim design and narrow footprint.
Pedestal fans, also known as stand fans, tend to be more powerful than tower fans. They are also easier to transport and provide more control over airflow.
The best option for you will ultimately depend on how you intend to use your fan. A pedestal fan can be brought out in summer and packed away when it’s not required. It will also usually provide a higher rate of airflow around a room. A tower fan, however, will generally look much better in an office or living area, particularly where space is a concern.
Tower fans are designed to provide maximum airflow while occupying only a small amount of space. They do so by utilising a series of impeller blades that are stored within a cylinder casing. These blades push air up or down through the cylindrical container as well as through the vents of the tower fan, thus creating airflow within the room the fan is located.
