Tower Fans Reviews

Tower fans move air rather than cool it — they do not lower room temperature the way an air conditioner does. However, moving air accelerates evaporation from skin, creating a wind-chill effect that makes a room feel significantly cooler. For most UK households, a well-positioned tower fan is sufficient for comfortable sleep in summer.

A bladeless fan (popularised by Dyson) uses a motor to draw air into a base and expel it through a hollow loop, creating a continuous stream of air. Traditional tower fans use rotating blades inside a housing. Bladeless fans are generally quieter at lower speeds and easier to clean; traditional fans typically offer more airflow per pound spent.

Most tower fans draw 30–60W on a standard setting. At the UK unit rate of approximately 24p/kWh, running a 50W fan for eight hours costs around 10p. This makes tower fans significantly cheaper to run than portable air conditioners, which typically draw 1,000W or more.

Many modern tower fans operate below 45dB on their lowest setting, which is quiet enough for most sleepers. Our reviews measure noise at 1m in each speed mode so you can identify models suitable for bedroom use. Sleep mode — where the fan runs at minimum speed and often dims its display — is a useful feature to look for.