The 8 Best Oscillating Fans to Keep You Cool All Summer Long

Tower fans are popular because of their small footprint, plus they’re relatively inconspicuous in the corner of a room.

This Vornado tower fan is 41 inches tall and equipped with a powerful, efficient motor that can push air up to 100 feet, making it useful for large spaces. It has four speed settings (some customers say it’s loud on the highest setting, though), which you can adjust on the fan’s top panel or remote.

Other highlights include a sturdy base to help prevent it from tipping, a timer that can be set in one- to eight-hour increments, and a magnetic cradle to store the remote.

The Rowenta Turbo Silence table fan is an ideal option for your bedroom or office as it operates as quietly at 38 decibels on its lowest setting. This 12-inch table fan is available in multiple finishes, and it has five blades that deliver airflow up to 1,695 CFM—extremely powerful for this size fan.

Its head pivots up to 90 degrees in each direction, allowing you to direct airflow exactly where you want it. There are four different speed settings, which is slightly more than most table or pedestal fans. You will have to adjust those added speed settings manually, though, since there’s no remote included.

This bestselling table fan from Honeywell is a top choice for circulating air in small spaces like at your desk. It’s designed to be placed on top of a table, desk, or other raised surface, with a head that pivots up to 90 degrees and 110-degree-max oscillation.

Despite its small size, this fan pushes air up to 27 feet, and it’s advertised as quieter than similar size fans. While it’s budget-friendly, the lack of a remote may be a dealbreaker for some.

This pedestal-style fan is an ideal option for cooling down a medium or large room. It features a 16-inch head with dual blades, and its height-adjustable base can be extended to up to 53 inches.

The fan has three speeds, as well as three modes—nature, sleep, and normal—and it moves air well thanks to its wide oscillation. This pedestal fan is controlled via an LED display screen, and it also comes with a remote control.

Its automatic shut-off function can be programmed in 30-minute increments, and the head can also be tilted up or down. The main drawback of this budget-friendly option is the limited remote range.

Stay comfortable relaxing on your patio or porch with this outdoor oscillating fan from Rowenta. The pedestal-style design is completely weather-resistant, including a waterproof motor, UV-resistant materials, and an outdoor-rated plug.

The fan offers three speeds and three operation modes, and you can adjust its settings using the long-distance remote or the LED display panel. The Rowenta fan is also easy to move and will stay put once you find the perfect spot, since there are five locking wheels attached to its base. It even has built-in cord storage on the back to make it easier to move around.

The fan head oscillates 90 degrees, and the unit has a built-in timer that will automatically shut off in increments ranging from one to eight hours.

With a remote control, quiet operating motor, and affordable price tag, this Black+Decker oscillating fan provides significant value and cooling power in one machine. In my own home, this fan has proven to give enough cooling power to keep my room temperate even as the temperature inside has begun creeping up as summer comes in.

The adjustable height allows me to bring the head of the fan precisely at bed level for optimal sleep while bringing it higher for oscillation and general cooling. While the fan is great for smaller rooms, it lacks to power to reliably cool down larger spaces.

For powerful airflow in your garage or workspace, this wall-mounted fan from Tornado is your best bet. The 24-inch fan has three speed settings, and the highest setting moves air at an impressive 7,200 CFM.

The oscillating fan is made of durable aluminum and powder-coated steel, and has a grille with a rust-resistant finish. Once this fan is mounted, you can tilt the head 25 degrees up or down, and it oscillates 70 degrees left to right.

The price point may be hard for some to swallow considering it doesn’t come with a remote, though you likely won’t need to shut it off from the couch or bed since it’s designed for more industrial settings.

If you’re willing to spend a little extra on a high-tech fan, the Dyson Cool AM07 has a sleek bladeless design, as well as a variety of useful features.

The tower-style fan is just under 40 inches tall, with 10 speed settings—significantly more than most oscillating fans—and it operates quietly and uses less power than similarly sized models. The blade-free design of the Dyson fan is safer for kids and pets, and it’s also easier to clean as there are no blades to dust.

The oscillating fan comes with an LED display screen where you can set a sleep timer for between 15 minutes and nine hours, and the unit’s sleek remote is magnetized so it can be stored right on the fan itself.