Top products from r/fans
We found 8 product mentions on r/fans. We ranked the 8 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. Air King 9212 12-Inch Industrial Grade High Velocity Pivoting Floor Fan
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
12-Inch powder coated metal blade3-speed, 1/25 HP, 120 V, 1 phase, open ball bearing motorRear mounted rotary switch and a black, 10-foot, 3-conductor SJT type power cord9 foot, 3 conductor type SJT power cordUp to 1360 CFM
Show Reddit reviews2. Honeywell Comfort Control Tower Fan, HYF013W
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Easy to Use push button controls with 3 speeds - low, medium and highOscillation for wide area coolingRecessed carrying handle2 hour auto shut-off timer
Show Reddit reviews3. Lasko 4916 Platinum Desktop Wind Tower Oscillating Fan
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Space-Saving Desktop Size Is Great For Any Office AreaCombine Pivot With Oscillation For Even Greater CoverageThree Refreshing Speeds Offer Cooling VersatilityProduct Dimension: 6.0"L X 6.0"W X 14.0"H
Show Reddit reviews4. Holmes HTF3110A-BTM 31inch Oscillating Tower Fan
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Slim tower design can fit into small areasQuiet operation creates no distractions or interruptionsThree speed settings; Oscillation for wide area coverage; Top mounted control panel2 hour Automatic shut off timer. Medium room up to 300 square feetIntegrated carry handle and light weight for easy por...
Show Reddit reviews5. New Tech Ceiling Fan Capacitor 2 Wire 5uf
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Model : CBB61; Material : PlasticDielectric Material : Metalized Polypropylene Film;Rated Capacitance : 5uF+_5%Tolerance/Rated Frequency/Voltage: ±5% 50/60Hz 250VACSize: 36X24X13(LXHXW) in mm; Cable Length: 120mmNon original aftermarket part
Show Reddit reviews6. Seville Classics UltraSlimline 17 in. Oscillating Personal Tower Fan, Black
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
3 ultra-quiet speed settings: High, Medium and Low for customizing airflowOscillates 80 degrees for fast-spreading, powerful air movement3 timing selections (1 hour, 2 hours or 4 hours) permit automatic shutdown so you can set it and forget itOne-push operation with LED light indicators allows easy ...
Show Reddit reviews7. Blueair Blue Pure 411 Air Purifier for home 3 Stage with Washable Pre-Filter, Particle, Carbon Filter, Captures Allergens, Viruses, Odors, Smoke, Mold, Dust, Germs, Pets, Smokers, Small Room
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
3-Part Filtration System Captures 99% of Common Airborne PM 2.5 Pollutants Such As Allergens, Odors, Smoke, Mold Spores, Dust Mites and Pet DanderActivated carbon filter removes common odors caused by smoke, pets, cooking, dorm room smells and gases (VOCs) as well as smoke caused by wildfires.Washab...
Show Reddit reviews8. 45mm EDF Accessory 8-Blade Fan Rotor;45mm PVC Blue platic Material Ducted Housing;Single Ducted Fan and Ducted housing for Sale Without Brushless Motor (ACDF107)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
PVC material8 Fan Rotors with "air absorbed for cooling motor" functionDucted housing with beatiful transparent sea blue colorWe ship the order by 4PX Carrier,which spend about 12-15 day to your side
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The Dyson fans are a gimmick in my opinion; you can do much better for cheaper. Air King makes a nice set of floor fans which I usually suggest. The 12" and 14" models are probably the best for a small to medium size room. You can also point them at the ceiling to really mix the air.
Like the other fans though, these won't cut down on any dust or pollen. Maybe look for a good large air purifier? Many of them are powerful enough to mix up the air like a fan and will still cost a lot less than any Dyson product.
I think you're on the right track when it comes to using a timer. In fact, for your purposes, the old-fashioned REALLY simple mechanical timers will be your friends.
However, you're right, modern fans, especially tower fans, are a slave to fancy circuitry, and I honestly can't remember ever seeing one that doesn't have some kind of stupid electronic control rather than a simple on/off switch.
What you may need to do is void the heck out of your warranty, and just hard-wire the fan to stay on, bypassing all the controls.
Good luck!
EDIT: No sooner than I post this, than I go doing some looking, and find this, or even this somewhat nicer version, which might suit your purposes.
I use this air purifier. It has different levels with different noiseevels. It is a bit more expensive but it will help keep your air clean from dust, debris and pollen.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073WJDQMN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9K53Bb75RYP14
It’s a 5.5microfarad capacitor. You can look some others up but this is almost the same.
https://www.amazon.com/New-Tech-Ceiling-Capacitor-Wire/dp/B00A3KHCE4