Pedestal General Purpose Fans

Pedestal fans let you cool smaller areas, or remove dampness, smoke, or odors from a room. These styles feature blades that rotate and sit on a stand that raises them above floor height. From styles that oscillate to models that let you direct the airflow up or down, Staples® carries a variety of fans that help you keep cool.

Pedestal Fans Offer Directed Airflow
A pedestal design sits on a stand, letting users direct the airflow towards a specific spot in the room. Many models include height-adjustable stands that let you raise and lower the blades for optimal control. Units with horizontally rotating heads point upwards or downwards, providing airflow at the height required for different chairs, beds, and seating areas. Pointing these fans towards the ceiling creates an indirect breeze that keeps papers and other items from blowing or shifting.

Diameter Matters on Pedestal Fans
Proper cooling in a room requires the proper diameter fan. Small 6 to 9-inch models cool individuals sitting at desks or in other areas where the fan sits right beside them. A 12 to 36-inch pedestal fan offers enough cooling for areas between 50 and 75-square feet. Large 42 to 53-inch diameter fans circulate air in garages, warehouses, and rooms of 400 square feet or more.

Heights on Pedestal Fans Make a Difference
Fans on pedestals come in varying heights that improve their usability in different locations. Fans that adjusts up to 41 to 54.5 inches high work well in large, open areas, or when directing air over couches, chairs, or other furniture for optimal range. Shorter height adjustments let users move the head to levels that blow over beds or directly at people sitting in chairs. A desktop pedestal fan in the 6 to 10-inch range directs air onto the head and face of someone sitting in a traditional desk chair.

What's the Difference Between Pedestal Fans With Three, Four, and Five Blades?
Many fan models include three blades, while others have five. A fan with five blades moves air more efficiently than one with three blades. However, the size of the blower motor determines how much air the fan moves. This means a three-blade model with a powerful motor has the capacity for blowing as much as a five-blade option with a smaller blower. A four-blade fan provides the same cooling power as three and five-blade units, depending on the size of the motor.

What Are the Blades Made From on Pedestal Fans?
Fans designed for in-home use feature plastic blades for increased cost effectiveness. Plastic blades provide improved safety over metal styles by reducing the chances of small fingers being cut by the edges. Large, industrial pedestal fans often have metal blades for increased strength and durability in high-use situations.

Are There Any Popular Features on Pedestal Fans?
Some pedestal units come with remotes that let users change the speed from across the room. Others include shut-off timers that turn off the fan after a certain amount of time for less electricity usage. Oscillating styles let the user position the fan in one direction and circulate the air around the room as it moves through its cycle.