Are oscillating tower fans better?
On One Hand: More EfficientOscillating tower fans distribute air over a wider area than other types of fans–up to 250 square feet, according to Air-N-Water.com. They use only 4 kilowatt-hours of electricity, compared with box fans, which consume three times as much, according to the online e-magazine Grist.On the Other: Other Fans Cover Larger AreasBecause box fans do not need to maintain the stability of a tower device, they use bigger blades that spin faster and move more air than oscillating fans. Ceiling fans also use large blades to direct air upward or downward and can circulate enough air to cover a 625-square-foot room, according to Hansen Wholesale.Bottom LineBox and ceiling fans–which tend to be larger–move more air than oscillating fans, which are generally smaller.
