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Pick a fan that fits your room and your ears

We sort tower, standing, floor and circulator fans by room size, noise and airflow, so you can match a fan to the space you want to cool. Begin with your room, a fan type or the basics of placement and care.

Latest guides

  • PELONIS 40-inch Bladeless Tower Fan for Bedroom
    Tower Fans

    Best Tower Fans for Large Rooms

    The best tower fan for a large room moves a lot of air without taking floor space. Compare airflow, reach, noise and controls for big living rooms.

  • Levoit 36 to 47-inch Adjustable Tower Fan
    Fan Know-How and Comparisons

    Do Any Dyson Fans Actually Cool the Air?

    Do any Dyson fans actually cool the air? No, a plain Dyson fan moves room air without chilling it. Here is how to get real cooling from a fan.

  • Amazon Basics 20-inch High Velocity Floor Fan
    Standing and Floor Fans

    Types of Floor Fans Explained

    The main types of floor fans explained: high velocity, pedestal, tower and air circulators, with the best model for each use and how to pick a size.

  • Amazon Basics 16" Pedestal Fan with Remote
    Fan Know-How and Comparisons

    Best Room Fans for Cooling a Bedroom

    The best room fans for cooling a bedroom, ranked by airflow, noise and controls. Compare pedestal, tower and personal fans plus sizing advice.

  • Hurricane Classic Floor Box Fan
    Standing and Floor Fans

    Box Fan vs Pedestal Fan: Which Cools Better?

    Box fan vs pedestal fan: compare airflow, coverage, footprint and controls, then pick the fan that fits your room and how you use it.

  • PELONIS 40" Bladeless Tower Fan with Powerful Airflow, Ultra-Quiet DC Motor (22 dB), 6 Speeds, 4 Modes, Remote Control, 7-Hour Timer, 90° Oscillation, Safe Design for Bedroom, Home, Office
    Circulators and Bladeless Fans

    Are Bladeless Fans Quiet? What to Expect

    Yes, bladeless fans can be quiet. Quietest models run near 22 dB on low, but speed and mode raise the sound. See what dB ratings mean before you buy.

  • Genesis 20" Box Fan
    Fan Know-How and Comparisons

    Best Quiet Box Fans for Home

    What is the quietest box fan for your home? Compare nine models by noise level, airflow and buying advice for bedrooms and living rooms.

  • Lasko 2510 36-inch Tower Fan with Remote
    Tower Fans

    Are Tower Fans Better Than Regular Fans?

    Are tower fans better than regular fans? Compare airflow, space, reach, cleaning, and room needs to choose between a tower fan and a regular fan.

  • Shark TurboBlade Bladeless Tower Fan (TF202)
    Circulators and Bladeless Fans

    Best Bladeless Fans

    Compare the best bladeless fan picks for bedrooms, smart controls and flexible airflow. See who each model suits, how to choose and how to care for it.