The 6 Best Fans For Large Rooms, According To Reviewers

Vornado’s large air-circulating fan uses the brand’s signature Vortex Technology to create an airflow pattern called Vortex Action. Here’s how it works: The fan’s deep-pitched blades generate a twisting stream of air that bounces off walls and ceilings within 100 feet. To adjust airflow direction use the fan’s glide bar. The whisper-quiet unit, which comes in your choice of white or black comes equipped with a removable polarized power cord and four different speed settings that work at the touch of a button. Plus, it’s a snap to clean — just unscrew the grill and remove dust and grime with a vacuum or cloth.

One reviewer wrote: “Excellent airflow, very quiet. I’ve had this running non-stop since I purchased it in a very large room, and I can feel the air moving from across the room. It’s made the place MUCH more comfortable.”

Fan weight: 7.3 pounds | Size: 13.5 x 11.8 x 15 inches (width x depth x height) | Speed settings: 4 | Oscillation: No | Timer: No | Remote control: No

Also available on: Walmart, $110, and Home Depot, $100

Do annoying little lights on appliances keep you up at night? The Honeywell QuietSet tower fan solves the problem with its built-in light dimmer with five different settings including off. The slim machine is both quiet and mighty with eight different cooling modes that allow users to personalize airflow and sound levels with an easy to read electronic display or with the convenient remote control. The latter has a little compartment in the back of the fan for storage. Another attractive feature, which helps save energy, is the auto timer that can you set for up to eight hours. Plus, it’s hugely popular and has garnered upwards of 25,000 ratings and 4.5 stars overall.

One reviewer wrote: “I love this fan, it’s very powerful for the size! I like having the multiple levels, sleep timer as well as the remote. Perfect for a large room, currently using it in the basement and it keeps the whole room cool!”

Fan weight: 9.2 pounds | Size: 10 x 10 x 32 inches (width x depth x height) | Speed settings: 8 | Oscillation: Yes | Timer: Yes | Remote control: Yes

Also available on: Lowe’s, $77, and Walmart, $75

With a price tag of under $50, this box fan is a total steal — and Amazon reviewers confirm that it moves plenty of air to help cool down large spaces. The fan has 20-inch blades and three different speed settings (low, medium, and high) that can be set with just a turn of the knob. A super lightweight construction means that you can relocate this pick as needed — and the convenient carrying handle helps with this, too. Stabilizing feet ensure this fan will stay secure on surfaces, should that be where you want to utilize it. This box fan is available in black or white models, and it comes with a one-year manufacturer warranty for your peace of mind.

One reviewer wrote: “This is by far the best box fan I have ever owned. This fan can produce a lot of air flow even on low. I could not believe the amount of air it could produce. I would recommend this fan for everyone.”

Fan weight: 1.5 pounds | Size: 20.6 x 4.6 x 21 inches (width x depth x height) | Speed settings: 3 | Oscillation: No | Timer: No | Remote control: No

If a short, squat fan doesn’t cut it, this pedestal option by Rowenta is the tallest option on my list that extends from 42-inches to a towering 54-inches. It comes with a compact remote for triggering five whisper quiet speed settings that range from turbo boost for powerful airflow to silent night for the ultimate in soundless cooling. The 16-inch diameter fan uses five efficient blades to chill spaces measuring a minimum of 2,436 cubic feet. For your cooling convenience, the fan also features two more settings via the built-in electronic control panel: An eight-hour timer and energy-saving mode, which will automatically slow down fan speed for optimized efficiency.

One reviewer wrote: “This is a great floor stand fan. It’s relatively easy to assemble. It’s quiet (which is a very good thing). And it’s efficient. It moves a good amount of air around. I have it placed at one end of a quite large living/dining room complex in a good sized living room (probably 900 sq ft) and it handles the air flow silently and effectively.”

Fan weight: 19.6 pounds | Size: 23.6 x 20 x 55.1 inches (width x depth x height) | Speed settings: 5 | Oscillation: Yes | Timer: Yes | Remote control: Yes

Also available on: Bed Bath & Beyond, $136

If you need to cool down a large room, but don’t necessarily have space for a fan (or you don’t want one that’s in reach), this Lasko model is a great solution. It comes with an easy-to-use mounting system, so you can hang it up on a wall. Amazon reviewers have raved about the fan, giving it a knockout 4.7-star rating overall after 14,400-plus reviews — and tons of commenters have noted that it moves a lot of air. The fan features 20-inch metal blades, three different speeds settings, a durable steel construction, and a head you can pivot to direct the air where needed.

One reviewer wrote: “Can’t beat the quality, versatility and design for this fan. Buying a fan should be a no [brainer] but everything boils down to design in the end and this one nails it. Really solid construction with great air circulation. Love the option to mount it with little additional effort required. Highly recommend!”

Fan weight: 14.5 pounds | Size: 25 x 12.6 x 22 inches (width x depth x height) | Speed settings: 3 | Oscillation: No | Timer: No | Remote control: No

Also available on: Home Depot, $71, and Walmart, $91

If you have kids or pets, a bladeless fan can be a safer option overall. This fan from LivePure is a particularly good choice for bigger rooms (including bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens, or really anywhere else) that need to be cooled. The fan is quite compact in size — it stands less than 2 feet tall and is only 11.5 inches wide. Plus, it boasts a modern, sleek design to match a wide variety of decors. When it comes to features, it’s tough to beat: You can use the remote control (or the control panel directly on the fan) to adjust settings such as a sleep timer with intervals up to eight hours, a color-changing light, three fan speeds (low, medium, and turbo), and 45-degree oscillation.

One reviewer wrote: “I bought this fan as a replacement for a tall tower fan that was no longer operational. I was hopeful that I would like this one, and, to my delight, I love it! It’s stylish, powerful enough on low speed to circulate the air in my large living room, and it’s great to have a remote that has all the functions that are also directly on the fan. The fan came packed very securely and the only set-up required is to plug it in and turn it on! The optional oscillating feature is nice. We love how we can have soft color (green, purple, blue, or white) turned on in the evening and off during the day. The fan is relatively quiet, especially compare to a regular blade fan. There have been times that we have forgotten it was turned on! We are very happy with this fan and look forward to years of use.”

Fan weight: 8.93 pounds | Size: 11.5 x 6.7 x 22.4 inches (width x depth x height) | Speed settings: 3 | Oscillation: Yes | Timer: Yes | Remote control: Yes

Also available on: Bed Bath & Beyond, $130, QVC, $122, and Walmart, $130