Black General Purpose Fans

Black fans from brands such as Honeywell®, Optimus, Lasko®, and Vornado are an efficient and quiet way to add cooling capacity to any room at home or in the office. They come in sizes that can circulate air in a small bedroom, an open plan office, or a large living room, and unobtrusive black case designs blend into any decor. Keep family members, visitors, and employees cool when you choose new fans from the selection of small home appliances available at Staples®.

Black Fans Are a Portable Cooling Solution for Any Room
Most fans are light and have handles that make them easy to move. It's easy to place them where they'll provide the best airflow. They include small products that fit on a desk, tower-style units that circulate air in a living room without taking up much floor space, window models that draw air into or out of a room, and high-velocity floor fans that cool an entire multi-person office or work area. Many fans have oscillating heads that sweep back and forth, sending a cooling breeze across the whole room. Products with adjustable stand heights or wall mounts offer additional placement options.

Black Fans Provide Custom Cooling
Almost all these products have controls that adjust the fan's speed. Choose a model with three to eight-speed settings to match airflow to a room's cooling needs. Some fans have remote controls that provide convenient access to the controls without getting up, and models with built-in timers and quiet sleep or white noise settings are excellent options for nighttime use. Many fans are also reversible. Use them in a window and adjust the flow direction to match conditions.

Are Black Fans Safe?
All these products have protective grills that keep children's fingers, pets, and clothing away from the moving blades. Some models also have weather-resistant motors. Users can place them in windows or doorways without worrying about rain. Fans with grounded, three-prong plugs and built-in fuses guard against potential shock hazards, and products with padded bases protect floor surfaces from scuff marks.

How Do Black Fans Keep You Cool?
Tower fans don't change the temperature of the air they move, but they do reduce the apparent temperature of a room. Moving air evaporates perspiration and creates a wind chill effect that makes people feel cooler, just like a breeze. Fans can also draw in cooler air from outside or move warm air away from heat sources such as appliances or computers. Fans are an energy-efficient way to keep cool and can help reduce electricity costs by reducing dependence on air conditioning.

How Far Can Black Fans Move Air?
Because they cool a room by moving air, one of the best ways to measure a fan's cooling capacity is to see how far it can move air. Most small fans push air 30 to 45 feet, while high-velocity and whole room fans can reach as far as 90 feet. When choosing a cooling solution, compare the fan's circulation range to the size of the room and select a product that can move air across the entire area.