Instead, the best reason to get this fan is that it pushes so much air out over such a high and wide area, thanks to the sheer size of the fan, a 2.4m/sec maximum airflow and an 80˚ degree oscillation feature. It’s just a shame that it’s noisy, putting out 46dB at its highest settings and 40dB even in Sleep mode, while the Natural mode is plain distracting, constantly revving up and revving down the fan speed. Still, if you want a fan for a large space and noise doesn’t matter, this one’s a keeper, and one of the few tower fans we’ve tested that can rival a pedestal fan on reach and range. It doesn’t take up as much space, yet it’s a serious tower of power. The best news is that the QuietSet name isn’t just marketing hype: the HY245E is noticeably quieter than most conventional tower fans, even at its higher settings, with a night mode you might actually sleep through. Other fans are bigger and put out more air over a wider space, but this one delivers more than enough cooling for the average living room during the day and works better in the bedroom at night. And if the price is a little higher, it’s well worth paying. The first is brand. Looking at the brand of the product is often a really good indicator for judging product quality. For example you’d expect a much higher quality product from a brand known for providing excellent quality than you would from an unknown or even a budget brand. Fan Speeds - You can choose from three fan speeds which let you balance power/effectiveness with noise level. The lower speeds are quieter but less powerful and the higher speeds are more powerful but noisier. It is stylish and the blue LED display is nice to look at, the small remote works well as long as you have 'line of sight' between the two units.

Dimplex Mont Blanc fans also come with a natural and night mode settings. The night mode being an ideal way to sleep, as the fans gradually powers down over night before shutting off.The brand of product you buy can vary in importance, from person to person. Some people will of course be much more particular about the brands they will use. Whilst others aren’t interested in the brand and are more interested in the overall quality or price of the product itself. Thankfully Dimplex is a brand that many customers have grown to love over the years and is very popular for items in the Fans category. Built-in air purifier: The Dyson and other models come with a HEPA filter, which is a great option for anyone who suffers from allergies You can also use the brush attachment from a vacuum cleaner and wipe down the exterior of your tower fan with a damp cloth. Do tower fans have blades? More information on quality can be found in this old but still very helpful article from Harvard Business Review. Bigger pedestal fans might offer a bit more power, but they also bring with them noise and unwieldy movement, which can become annoying if you're using them on a regular basis.

The clue's in the name with the Honeywell QuietSet Tower Fan: it aims to be as quiet as possible as it cools. A really neat feature is that the remote control has a magnetic element to it which means it attaches to the top of the purifier — handy if you are always losing remotes. This is great to get over the hill of needing to fall asleep, but struggling in the often sweat inducing summer night heat.

The next step was to try and narrow down our search even more. So we’ve already looked the prices of products in the Fans category. Then we’ve also looked at the prices of products from Dimplex. So this step combines the two and looks specifically at the price you’d expect to pay for Dimplex branded products in the Fans category. Size and weight: Will be moving the fan around or carrying it upstairs? Pay attention to the weight before you buy. It's best to refer to the individual fan's user instructions but in general, you can remove dust and debris from a tower fan's blades using a can of compressed air.

Bladeless fan: The newest addition to the electric fan variety, these fans pull air through vents in the base using an electric motor. They are preferable for their stylish looks and for being efficient and safe. Oscillation is the other key feature. Nearly all tower fans oscillate, turning slowly from side to side to cover a larger area, but they differ in how wide the angle of oscillation is. Again, the bigger the space you want to cool, the wider you want it – and you can always turn oscillation off if you just want to keep yourself comfortable. How we test tower fansIt is very lightweight and a little flimsy, the base could benefit from some metal ballast as during its "oscillating cycle" it wobbles quite noticeably. The Dimplex Mont Blanc range boasts a very wide oscillation compared to other tower fan models, allowing the fan to reach much more of the room than your regular tower fans.

There's no doubting that this room fan is stylish and will fit in well with most owners room decor, however it is not without its shortcomings. Ventilate properly: Open windows and doors in the evening or early morning when the outside temperature is cooler. This allows fresh air to circulate and helps cool down your home. The plastic base also requires assembly, which can be difficult for those who aren't handy with screws. The next step after looking at products in the same category, was to look at products from the same brand, Dimplex. Whichever design bests suits your home, the sleek and slim designs of the Dimplex Mont Blanc makes it ideal for fitting into smaller spaces.The next step for us was to look at all of the products that fall within the Fans category, of which we found 37 products at Argos. So we pulled together all of the prices of these products to analyse the average prices as well as finding the cheapest and most expensive options. Dimplex is also quite quiet, although we suggest speed setting 2 as the optimal balance between noise and cooling power, rather than setting 3. Downsides to the Dimplex Fan Range It’s easy to use, has a timer and a great natural breeze setting, and is reasonably powerful by compact tower fan standards; we measured the maximum airflow at 2.2m/sec. It’s also light enough to lug around everywhere, which is handy in a heatwave. Throw in low energy consumption, even at higher speeds, and this is the best of the compact options. Just before we get into the detail of analysing the price of this product, we want to briefly highlight the importance of setting yourself a budget before you spend too much time shopping around for a suitable product. It’s all too often that we get carried away when shopping and find ourselves buying a fantastic product, but probably actually overdelivers on what we need and therefore costs a lot more than we should have spent. So spend a bit of time looking around at the sort of price you can expect to pay for products in the Fans category and use that alongside your own financial situation to set yourself a budget.