Fans, Fans, Fans: Your Guide to Beating the Heat This Summer

Types of Fans — Which One Do You Need?

Pedestal (Standing) Fans
The classic choice for cooling a whole room. Adjustable height, wide oscillation, and enough power to move air around a living room or larger bedroom.

Desk & Table Fans
Compact and personal — perfect for an office desk, bedside table, or smaller room where you just need a direct blast of cool air.

Tower Fans
Space-saving and often the quietest option, making them a great choice for bedrooms. Many come with remote controls and multiple speed settings for a comfortable night's sleep.

Air Coolers vs Fans — What's the Difference?
Fans simply circulate the air in a room, which feels cooling but doesn't actually lower the temperature. Air coolers use water evaporation to genuinely cool the air, making them more effective in smaller, enclosed spaces — though fans are cheaper to buy and run.

Which Fan Suits Which Room?

• Bedroom — a quiet tower fan or desk fan with a timer, so it can switch off once you're asleep
• Living Room — a pedestal fan for wider coverage and stronger airflow
• Office/Study — a desk fan for direct, personal cooling without disturbing others
• Conservatory — a more powerful pedestal fan or air cooler, as these spaces heat up fastest

Features Worth Looking For

• Remote control — handy for adjusting settings without getting up
• Timer function — switch off automatically, ideal for overnight use
• Multiple speed settings — flexibility for different times of day
• Low running costs — fans are far cheaper to run than air conditioning units, making them a budget-friendly way to stay cool all summer

In Stock Now

We've got a range of fans in stock across both our Ellesmere and Whitchurch stores, with friendly advice on hand if you're not sure which one's right for your space. Pop in and see them for yourself, or get in touch if you'd like help choosing.