5 Best Tower Fans to Cool Your Home in Summer in 2024
Summer is all fun and games until the sweaty season demands more than just a trip to the beach to cool us down. But with air conditioners not always being the cheapest or most energy efficient solution, tower fans are the next best fix. They’re typically slim and compact, taking up minimal floor space, and usually include multiple speed settings, oscillating vents, and remote controls.
One option we’re loving is the Goldair Direct Current Tower Fan. Reviewers say is “perfect for muggy days” thanks to its strong cooling power. It’s even popular among light sleepers, with some saying the unit manages to be quiet even on the highest settings.
If you’re looking for a wallet friendly alternative, Kambrook’s tower fan has been impressing shoppers as a “great little fan” that’s “powerful” and “efficient” as well as “very quiet”. Plus, it’s under $100.
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BEST OVERALL TOWER FANS
Goldair Direct Current Tower Fan (GCMT300), $219, Harvey Norman
What you need to know
If you’re looking for an all-rounder that’s good bang for buck, Goldair is a great brand for budget friendly appliances and this top-rated tower fan is no exception. Featuring a unique design and sleek scandi wood finish, this tower fan has three multi-directional heads that can be individually controlled to tailor each speed option and wind mode to your liking. You can also manually tilt each head and use the oscillation function to maximise cooling coverage.
There’s also a remote control for when you want to adjust the settings from the comfort of your bed or couch.
Shoppers are certainly loving its “great” cooling power, quiet operation, and easy to clean and stable build.
“It looks great and works super well. Perfect for muggy summer days,” praised a customer on the Harvey Norman website.
“Excellent unit, very quiet, very efficient. Love that you can control each of the three fans separately! Definitely a better buy than some of the slimline units (smarter looking and stronger air circulation),” agreed another.
“Bought one last year and buying another one. Being plastic it’s easy to clean and doesn’t rust. Its variable speed and noise level adjustments make it ideal for nights,” a third raved.
Dyson Cool Purifying Tower Fan, $699 (down from $949), Myer
What you need to know
Dyson’s fans are among the most highly sought after appliances on the market, especially with bladeless design and additional air purifying functionality. Plus, they just look great.
This tower fan has been Sensitive Choice approved, making it suitable for people with allergies and asthma, and can oscillate 360 degrees to help cool and purify as much of the room as possible. Settings can be managed using voice control or manually using the remote control, which can be conveniently stored on the fan itself.
Shoppers say this Dyson tower fan is “worth the money” and “works really well” as both a fan and air purifier.
“I have been wanting this Dyson cooling fan for a while and it did not disappoint! Perfect cooling fan,” an impressed reviewer said.
“Repeat buyer. Have three of these for myself all still working eight years later and this one was bought for family. Quiet and super effective. Beautiful design, great engineering,” another commented.
BEST QUIET TOWER FAN
De’Longhi Dual Oscillating Tower Fan (DETF122.WH), $196 (down from $249), Amazon Australia
What you need to know
Aside from the Goldair tower fan, the De’Longhi 360-degree Dual Oscillating Tower Fan is another model reviewers are liking for its quiet operation. It’s also a good option to consider if you’re not a fan of oscillating fans that sometimes leave ‘warm spots’, where the cool air immediately disappears once the vents no longer face that way. Unlike some other units on the market, this De’Longhi tower fan lets you adjust the upper and lower wind outlets to face different directions so you can cool more space at once.
“This has to be one of the best fans I have ever owned. I can’t even imagine having it on high as it is so powerful. I love that you can have one section blowing (and oscillating) different ways to help with cooling rooms and airflow,” a reviewer wrote.
BEST TOWER FAN FOR MEDIUM TO LARGE ROOM
Nordic 77cm Turbo Tower Fan with Remote (TF101N), $179, The Good Guys
What you need to know
Looking for a tower fan with some ‘oomph’? Shoppers are loving the power from the Nordic Turbo Tower Fan, with many calling it “powerful” and “the best value for money you can buy”.
You can expect two speed settings, wide-angle oscillation, an eight-hour timer and remote control.
“Effective directed fan. Great value. More sturdy than a pedestal fan, and more concentrated. Much better value than a Dyson,” an impressed customer reviewed.
“Not too loud (and) keeps me cool all night long. I’m one of those people who needs a fan to sleep no matter what the temperature is,” another commented.
BEST BUDGET TOWER FAN
Kambrook 87cm Touch Control Tower Fan (KTF840WHT), $94, The Good Guys
What you need to know
For something under $100, this Kambrook tower fan could be worth checking out. It’s also a great option for anyone short on space and need a slim and compact that can fit virtually anywhere. Despite the small price tag, you don’t really lose much in terms of features. It still offers three speed settings and an oscillation function to help spread the cool air. The model also has a removable air filter for easy cleaning and a carry handle for portability.
“Needed to replace an older tower fan and this was an impressive upgrade. Love the features, including (the) timer and touch screen for controls,” a happy shopper commented on The Good Guys website.
“Great little fan, low setting is very quiet and powerful. Gets a really good breeze 2m away from it,” agreed another.
“Don’t know what other reviews are on about that say they can’t feel it! Not a very big oscillating turn, but doesn’t bother me. Efficient, does the job well and streamline design. Would highly recommend.”
HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST TOWER FAN
Finding the right tower fan for your home can be tricky, so here are some things to keep in mind when shopping.
Noise
Pretty much any appliance is going to produce some level of white noise, especially when you’re using the higher settings – the stronger the setting, the louder the unit. But there are many models that keep sound to a minimum, including those containing a sleep mode (this is usually a low speed). Keep in mind that some tower fans beep when you press a button and can’t be muted, which some reviewers have found to be annoying during the night. (The same goes for the light from the control panel, which can’t always be dimmed.)
Timer
Timers are great for saving electricity (and money) since you can ensure it turns off after a certain number of hours, helping avoid wasting energy.
Size and weight
If you’re planning to buy a portable fan and use it in multiple rooms, there are plenty of lightweight options available. But keep in mind that some lighter models don’t have the heavier base needed to keep it super stable when accidentally bumped into.
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE VS A PEDESTAL FAN AND TOWER FAN?
The main difference is that tower fans have a straight, slim design that require less floor space than pedestal fans. Tower fans often have vents or louvres that are great for keeping the airflow consistent and expanding its reach to just more than what’s in front of the appliance.
Tower fans also tend to have more smart features, such as timers and air purifying functionalities.
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ARE TOWER FANS AS GOOD AS AIRCONDITIONERS?
Tower fans tend to be more cost efficient because they use much less energy than air conditioners but still keep you comfortable. Although if you want to cool an open and large room, investing in airconditioning might be more effective since fans are rarely as powerful.
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Originally published as 5 best tower fans to cool your home in summer in 2024
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