What is an Oscillating Fan?
An oscillating fan is a fan that rotates side to side while blowing. A great alternative to box fans for cooling rooms, an oscillating fan creates a breeze throughout the room rather than just blowing in one direction. An oscillating fan generally has either a base or a stand that is stationary, while the unit that houses the fan moves separately. There are many different sizes of oscillating fans, and a great many of them have different settings. The most versatile kind of oscillating fan has a setting that allows the fan to remain stationary, blowing in only one direction, or alternately to oscillate, or move side to side. Another feature of a versatile oscillating fan is the ability to direct the breeze it creates at different angles. This is sometimes achieved with a unit that pivots up and down, or may be accomplished with an adjustable pole-like stand. Some oscillating fans are a combination unit with both a heat and a cool setting. The oscillating fan unit in these combinations
