Oscillating Fans

Black & Decker 16" Oscillating Wall Fan, 3-Speed, White (BFWL16R)~#|#~1F92812A-DED2-42ED-B5DBA3B8E5B49417_sc7Black & Decker 16" Oscillating Wall Fan, 3-Speed, White (BFWL16R)~#|#~506E6DCB-2AD9-4889-87CB270BA08D09FB_sc7
Black & Decker 16" Oscillating Wall Fan, 3-Speed, White (BFWL16R) is New at Staples
Item: 24629753
Model: BFWL16R
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Good Housekeeping 12" Oscillating Desk Fan, 3-Speed, Red/Silver (92611)~#|#~F17BEA49-AF7D-49AB-8D39580925118DB7_sc7Good Housekeeping 12" Oscillating Desk Fan, 3-Speed, Red/Silver (92611)~#|#~13527240-2112-412E-93BF9586DBFED6D9_sc7
Item: 24593770
Model: 92611
Price is $77.49
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TPI PBXS Series 48" Oscillating Portable Fan, 1-Speed, Black (08213502)~#|#~32B74205-8C5B-4B45-B2EAC10B5A800ACF_sc7TPI PBXS Series 48" Oscillating Portable Fan, 1-Speed, Black (08213502)~#|#~FE4ECEEB-692F-4AB5-8755D4E3427D7D2D_sc7
TPI PBXS Series 48" Oscillating Portable Fan, 1-Speed, Black (08213502) is Out of stock
Item: 24565353
Model: PBXS 48-B
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Price is $1,756.59
Hunter Retro 16" Oscillating Floor Fan, 3-Speed, Oil-Rubbed Bronze (90444)
Hunter Retro 16" Oscillating Floor Fan, 3-Speed, Oil-Rubbed Bronze (90444) is Out of stock
Item: 24555586
Model: 90444Z
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Good Housekeeping Oscillating Desk Fan, 3-Speed, Silver/Green (92607)~#|#~4D6358CF-3738-4375-B3FB7D2E4FB25D28_sc7Good Housekeeping Oscillating Desk Fan, 3-Speed, Silver/Green (92607)~#|#~446AA768-2F4F-413D-A902CF2E0863DD55_sc7
Good Housekeeping Oscillating Desk Fan, 3-Speed, Silver/Green (92607) is Out of stock
Item: 24575400
Model: 92607
Price is $86.99
JisuLife Life2s Oscillating Clip Fan, Brown (JLSTROLLERBROWN)~#|#~C43651FD-D700-44B3-AC9BD7D951058C63_sc7JisuLife Life2s Oscillating Clip Fan, Brown (JLSTROLLERBROWN)~#|#~D056BE68-B752-4DB9-8E6422B3B6C1C44C_sc7
JisuLife Life2s Oscillating Clip Fan, Brown (JLSTROLLERBROWN) is Out of stock
Item: 24612477
Model: JLSTROLLERBROWN
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Holmes Blizzard 8-inch 3-Speed Oscillating Desk Fan, Black (HAOF90-UC)
Holmes Blizzard 8-inch 3-Speed Oscillating Desk Fan, Black (HAOF90-UC) is Out of stock
Item: 949512
Model: HAOF90-UC
Price is $29.39

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Oscillating fans help keep your home or office cool on hot days. A fan lowers temperature by moving air around and generating breezes. It can help reduce the cost of cooling a home or an office by supplementing or replacing an air conditioning unit. While an air conditioner pulls out warm air and circulates cool air throughout a room, fans can provide local cooling. This is a welcome feature for an office where people prefer different temperature settings. Staples® has many oscillating fans as well as other cooling and heating solutions.

Choose From Different Types of Oscillating Fans
Oscillating air blowers include tower, pedestal, table, floor, wall, and misting fans. Pedestal and tower fans are tall units. Tower units are slimmer and sleeker while pedestal models have round heads. Choose a tower fan for tight spaces. Since it blows out cool air along its length, this design is better for homes than offices where desks can obstruct airflow. Pedestal models are usually more powerful and blow cool air at sitting and standing heights.

A table fan is a shorter cooling appliance meant for desktops. Most look like smaller pedestal fans, but you can also find some with a tower fan design. A table unit is best for personal cooling. It is also portable and easily repositioned. A floor fan sits directly on the floor and does not need a wide base. Usually very powerful, these oscillating coolers are mostly for industrial and commercial venues. Misting fans generate tiny water droplets alongside breezes and are available for indoor and outdoor use.

Features to Look for When Shopping for Oscillating Fans
Regardless of design, you should choose a fan with multiple speed settings. These not only help adjust airflow but also noise level. Efficient units keep noise levels down even when blowing hard. Choose a fan with a remote control if you plan on positioning it out of arm's length. Another useful control feature to look for is a programmable timer. This can help save energy by shutting down the appliance when you are asleep or away from your desk. If you have kids or pets around, find a fan with its blades enclosed in a protective cage. A stable base is another feature to look for in such situations.

Can Oscillating Fans Rotate Up and Down?
Most rotating fans can only move from side to side. However, some are also capable of rotating upward and downward.

Are There Bladeless Oscillating Fans?
Yes. A bladeless fan is safe to use around kids. It hides its fans in a stout base and blows air out of a hollow ring or tower at the top. In oscillating models, the top section rotates to direct cool air around a room.

Should You Consider CFM When Comparing Oscillating Fans?
Yes. CFM or cubic feet per minute is a measure of fan power. It describes the volume of air moved per minute and indicates how quickly the fan can circulate air around a room. For example, a 400-CFM fan will take 5 minutes to circulate air around a room with an area of 250 square feet and a floor height of 8 feet. It will take 2 minutes for a 1000-CFM unit to cover the same 2000-cubic foot area.