Honeywell Comfort Control Tower Fan, for Home use

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We're disappointed that there's no remote control; however, it is lightweight, so it’s easy to move close to where you’re sitting. It also has an optional one-hour timer, which will switch off when the room has been cooled, a valuable feature for use at night. Timers: A timer is helpful if you want your tower fan to switch on half an hour before you get home from work or switch off an hour after you have drifted off to sleep.

I bought this fan 2 years ago and it is the best fan I have ever bought. It stays in its box for much of the year and I take it out during July/August and use it whenever we have a heatwave. I think it will last me for years to come and was very good value. Although it is an oscillating fan and just moves the air about I actually find it works for me even better than an AC unit. It doesn't require water to be emptied at regular intervals, doesn't get hot at all (even if it's been on for 11 hours) and it hasn't in the last 2 years lost any quality (as I find in AC units which usually deteriorate over the years). Also it is surprisingly cheap to run - my smart meter telling me that over 11 hours of constant use overnight (over the different power levels) I have only spent 14p! Key specs – Dimensions: 54 x 15 x 14cm; Weight: 2.4kg; Oscillation angle: 90˚; Cord length: 1.6m; Warranty: 2yr; Power: 18W A tower fan won’t cool the air in a room like an air conditioning unit will. However, it is one of the most effective ways of creating a powerful breeze to circulate the air around a room, so they can definitely help to make you feel cooler. Do fans use a lot of electricity?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. Remote control: A remote control lets you switch your fan on and off and alter the settings from the comfort of your armchair or bed. Some tower fan remotes are magnetic so that they can be stored safely and conveniently on the exterior of the fan. If you're looking for a powerful tower fan but don't want to splash out a small fortune, the John Lewis 30-inch Tower Fan is your best bet. Coming in a sleek and unobtrusive design, it'll sit neatly in your living room or bedroom while its 90-degree oscillation angle works a refreshing, cool breeze around the room.

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. Dyson is an iconic home appliance brand that many Mumsnet users rate highly. The AM07 Cool Tower has a futuristic yet minimal look and is super quiet, even on higher settings. But it doesn’t just look good, it’s a brilliant fan too, especially for families. It has bladeless technology meaning it’s safe if you have curious toddlers crawling around the house as there are no moving blades for fingers to get caught in. Air speeds: 3 | Night mode: No | Dimensions: 24 x 24 x 76cm | Weight: 2.66kg | Cord length: 1.8m | Wi-Fi connectivity: No | Remote control: No | Oscillation angle: 80 degrees | Power: 45W What we like

Cool your room in style and save a little space with the best tower fans from £33

If you have limited space, a tower fan is a good option as they are compact and have a smaller footprint. They are usually more expensive than pedestals and desk fans but have more high-tech features. In addition, their bladeless design makes them quieter, making them perfect for bedrooms. If you’re looking for a modern, minimalist or futuristic look, a tower fan is the type you need. Where should a tower fan be placed in a room? Automatic mode: Some high-spec fans can be programmed to switch on when the room reaches a particular temperature. 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 fans How it manages this impressive level of cooling is unsurprising however: it’s loud. On the top setting, measured right next to the fan, the sound level meter measured a volume of 79.1db, dropping to 50.5db two metres away. There are only three fan power levels, and although the fan does have a ‘night-time mode’, it’s really strangely implemented: the power of the fan is alternated between whisper quiet and jet-engine every few seconds. Truthfully it’s anything other than restful, and most people would be better off just switching it to the lowest setting, where it hits a far more manageable 68.5db – which isn’t too far off the Quiet model. Key specs – Dimensions: 107 x 30 x 30cm; Weight: 5.7kg; Oscillation angle: 60˚; Cord length: 1.8m; Warranty: 2yr; Power: 45W