Personal fans have many uses, coming in varying sizes and styles and are beneficial for everyone. Many types can be found in department stores or sporting goods retailer. The largest and cheapest selection however, is found at online retailers. There are also some kinds of fans that can only be purchased on the manufacturer’s website.
How to Choose the Best Personal Fan
The larger the fan blade, the more air output a fan typically has. A small fan blade will require a faster rotation speed to output the equivalent amount of air as a larger fan blade. This ends up producing more noise and may be somewhat high pitched. The larger the blade, the lower the pitch of tone it creates and overall lower sound volume. For this reason, it is advisable to buy the larger fan blade as long as your personal space allows for it. Another factor to consider for battery powered models, is that a larger fan blade will take more force to turn the blade, taking more battery energy. A smaller fan blade will allow your battery powered fan to last longer.
Desk Fans
Cubicles can be the worst during a hot summer season. Depending on the air conditioning available in a building, a person may or may not need a desk fan. For many, though, that small amount of cool breeze helps one to stay focused throughout the day.
Desk fans are made with space and convenience in mind. Battery operated and traditional electric fans are available in this compact size. Not everyone has ready access to a power supply in their work setting, so using a battery powered desk fan might be the way to go. Most of these models require either “C” or “D” alkaline batteries, and run for quite a while.
Colors vary store to store in case a person is looking to color coordinate an office setting or student workplace. Many office supply stores carry personal desk fans that add color and style, along with instant cooling air.
Sizes vary from 3.5” to 10” models, leaving a person with numerous options to choose from. Taking into consideration the space available for a fan, and whether or not there will be a typhoon of papers once turned on, is the number one step for an individual to take before purchasing a desk fan.
Wearable and Handheld Fans
The small, powerful personal fans were made with the outdoorsman in mind. Whether an individual is hiking or hunting, he or she would find the use of one of these models essential. Some models are worn over the neck for easy access for bike riding and hiking, while others have clips to be hooked onto a belt loop or keychain. All of these smaller models require the use of “AA” alkaline batteries, and have a longer life span than a larger model, since the small size of the fan blade requires little energy to turn it.
One other option some personal fans include is a misting capability. A quick spurt of cool water on the face always helps to alleviate the heat, even if it is only temporary. People who find themselves out in the boondocks while hiking, biking, or hunting would definitely appreciate having one of these little guys in their packs.
The color variations in the wearable and handheld models are numerous and can be flashy. As with the desk fans, a person needs to keep in mind that not all retail stores will carry colored models and it might be best to find your exact color at an online retailer.
Personal Car Fan
A popular choice of personal fan for those who do not have car air conditioning, is the personal car fan. These fans typically attach to the dashboard or suction to the windshield of the car. They are powered either by batteries or by DC voltage from your car cigarette lighter. If you don’t have air conditioning in your car, you will know how difficult it is to get a cool breeze of air from your car’s air system on hot days. Usually the air from your car’s air system feels hotter than the outside air. Because of this, you might suffer with the hot and stuffy air inside your car, and if you are lucky, get a little breeze from out your window. A personal fan can alleviate this misery. If you are stuck in traffic after day at the office, your chances of getting a breeze from your rolled down window are quite slim. By using a personal car fan, your discomfort can be easily eliminated. These fans can be surprisingly high in airflow output and are fully adjustable to target any part of the body you choose.
The benefits and uses of personal fans are many, and can be easily accommodated by the wide variety of products available. With just a little research, a person can find exactly what they are looking for to cool down. Department stores, sporting goods stores, office supply stores, and building supply stores all carry different variations of personal fans. For the biggest selection, try the various online retailers because there may be some models that are not available in retail stores.