After testing this fan for over six months, we still think it is well deserving as the top tower fan on this list. We found that it helps keeps the room very cool and the noise level is just right. And even in the cooler months, we've used this fan while sleeping or to circulate the air while cooking. Overall, the wind modes and speed settings provide a great range of choices, so you can find the right combination that works for you, day or night. After all of these months of testing, we haven't noted any change in the performance of the fan and still think it's an excellent value, especially for those looking to save space. The Seville Classic UltraSlimline has a lot of power, and more features than most tower fans in its price point – like a wide oscillation range of 95 degrees, which helps it circulate air efficiently. You can also conserve energy with timer settings that can shut off the unit automatically at intervals between 30 minutes and 7.5 hours. It’s easy to build (though a touch wobbly when done), and it’s nice and tall, so it should deliver air at a height that’s useful. Despite this, it manages to remain reasonably understated as tower fans go: a simple tube of dark grey plastic. Rather than the whole tower rotating, the centre section only turns, this looks very neat but does limit the angle of rotation to around 55 degrees, less than the 70 degrees that most models offer. However, this is offset by the fairly wide 68-degree cone of air it expels even when stationary. Pedestal fans: Pedestal fans usually have wider blades than a tower fan, and offer better power. This means they are better at circulating air than tower fans. But as pedestal fans have wider blades, they usually require more space. These fans also allow you to control the direction of the air-flow easier without having to readjust the whole machine. However, their increased power usually means they are more basic looking, noisier and come with less features than a tower fan. They are also less safe around children and toddlers who often poke their fingers into the blades.So, you should invest in a pedestal fan if you value power over aesthetics and gadetry. The fan element is very impressive, too. It has nine different speed settings (including a boost mode) and has an 8-hour timer to allow you to shut off the fan at your time of choice.

It is recommended for a medium to a large room and comes with remote control also with 90 degrees of oscillation to deliver optimal coverage. As we touched on above, this Honeywell tower fan is a great budget option for cooling your home, it also comes with a good range of features considering its low price.

Our fan tests start with a battery of airflow tests, where we measure the speed of the air pushed through the fan at a distance of 1m with an anemometer. We test at maximum and minimum fan speed settings, plus a medium setting in-between. We also measure sound levels at these settings, along with power consumption at the highest and lowest. From there, we use the fan in a selection of different rooms to gauge how effectively they work in different situations and layouts. We also try out any special modes and get to grips with both the built-in controls and the remote control, if supplied. What controls and features should you look for?

There are a few things you need to keep in mind when choosing the best tower fan for you: its size, price, features, noise level, and design. You want to think about what you use the fan for (to cool the whole room or to cool your face while you work at your desk) and how much you can afford. Honeywell is one of the big players in the world of tower fans, and the HO-5500RE is a good example of why, with a decent design and a powerful blast of air at the top end. Tower fans at night walk a thin line between being powerful enough to have an impact on your body temperature, and not sounding like a jet engine taking off. Typically that’s why many models have a ‘night mode’ designed to offer a compromise between noise and performance – one that’ll let you get some sleep. Fan stalwart Honeywell’s latest model puts these credentials front and centre, with the word ‘quiet’ right there on the box for all to see. The Dyson AM07 is a very quiet tower fan with an unusual design that is both very safe and highly effective. The high-end technology makes it the most expensive fan that we have reviewed, but if you want a state-of-the-art tower fan then this could be the choice for you.

What I appreciate most is that the lowest speed setting produces just the right amount of air - a light breeze - to work comfortably for 8 hrs+ without drying out my eyes. And it's nearly silent. During the day I can't hear it unless I'm right next to it, and at night it's barely audible. Because it's tall, the airflow covers my entire body, which provides a greater level of comfort. This isn’t the perfect fan for sleepers, as even on its lowest setting it’s far from silent, but it’s fine for cooling down a small living room or taking some heat out of the bedroom before sleep. Looking for maximum cooling for a minimal cost? The Igenix is pretty hard to beat. It has an attractive slimlin design too, so it won't take up too much time or throw off a modern or minimalistic looking home. However, the other tower fans in our lineup perform at a comparable level, and for a fraction of the price. There are a lot of options out there, many of them quite affordable. What's the difference between a tower fan, a desk fan and a pedestal fan?

But does it live up to its name? Yes, it actually does. The most impressive thing about it is that the difference between the top and bottom fan speeds isn’t actually that great in terms of volume to the naked ear. Indeed, bringing out the sound level metre reveals a volume of 72.9db at max speed when recorded immediately in front of the fan, dropping to 47db two metres away. That’s both slightly better and worse than the Dyson Pure Cool (70db / 51.9db) in the same metrics, but given the Honeywell is quieter at 2m and costs a fraction of the price, it’s a great result.Off our original price. Quantities may vary by store. Some clearance product and price points may not be available at all locations. While tower fans are characteristically tall and sleek, they come in all different sizes. Erica Puisis Size Unlike most tower fans, the Vornado Tower 184 is a circulator, which means it doesn't oscillate to get better coverage of a room. It must be placed strategically to produce ideal airflow in a room. This means you will feel a stronger air flow across the room than immediately by the fan. The Dyson AM07 comes with a timer that you can set automatically to shut off every 15, 30, 45 minutes o in hourly increments for when you want to turn the fan on and not worry about having to get out of bed to switch it off. This fan is one of the quietest that Dyson manufactures, running at only 61 dB. The unit can move up to 1,271 cfm (cubic feet of air per minute) making it twice as effective as most tower fans. In addition to speed settings, some tower fans also have modes of operation for specific uses. For example, some tower fans come equipped with a Breeze mode, which alternates the fan speed to imitate the natural flow of wind. Another popular option is a Sleep mode, which looks different on every machine. In some models with this function, the fan will turn off after a specific interval of time, while others lower the noise of the fan and dim the display or noises. Noise Output