Fans in the test 2022
Summer heat, stale air: Heat can have a negative impact on health and concentration. In our purchase advice, we introduce you to the best fans that ventilate living rooms, bedrooms and home offices properly.
Unlike an air conditioner, a fan cannot lower the room temperature directly, but it can air exchange improve significantly in rooms. The body heat is dissipated by the air flow, creating a feeling of cooling on the skin.
Contents
- 1 The best fans of 2022: All models at a glance
- 2 Amazon bestseller: Clatronic VL 3741 S
- 3 Stiftung Warentest Winner Stand Fan: Meaco Fan 1056P
- 4 Stiftung Warentest winner table fan: Rowenta Turbo Silence Extreme+ VU2730
- 5 Stiftung Warentest winner tower fan: Brandson 304996
- 6 The best fans: This is how the recommendations were selected
- 7 Buying a fan: what do I have to consider?
The best fans of 2022: All models at a glance
| price tip Amazon bestseller | Test winner pedestal fan | Test winner table fan | Test winner tower fan | |
| product | Clatronic VL 3741 S | Meaco Fan 1056P | Rowenta Turbo Silence Extreme+ VU2730 | Brandson 304996 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | about 30 euros | about 170 euros | about 60 euros | about 90 euros |
| advantage | Cheap | Good performance | Good performance | Very quiet |
| Disadvantage | Wobbly stand | high price | Highest level loud | difficult to clean |
| offer | alternates | Otto | Amazon | Amazon |
Amazon bestseller: Clatronic VL 3741 S
advantages
- Comparatively cheap
- Angle of inclination adjustable, 3 speed levels
- Remote control is included
Disadvantages
Of the Clatronic VL3741 S pedestal fan (view at Amazon) is a popular and inexpensive model on Amazon (see Amazon bestseller list). The average customer rating is 4.3 out of 5 stars (as of June 27th, 2022). The pedestal fan offers 3 speed levels, an adjustable tilt angle and a sleep program (reduces the power of the fan 30 minutes after activation so that it does not run at full speed all night). Practical: The model can be controlled with the included remote control. Occasionally, customers report a wobbly stand, but the reviews are otherwise positive.
Stiftung Warentest Winner Stand Fan: Meaco Fan 1056P
advantages
- Good performance
- Quietly
- Comparatively light (4.8 kg)
Disadvantages
Test winner at Stiftung Warentest 2022 in the “pedestal fans” category. The Meaco 1056P (see Otto) was with an overall grade of 1.8 (“good”) rated. The noise development is very good (sub-rating 1.5), which is only 0.4 sone at the lowest level.
Stiftung Warentest winner table fan: Rowenta Turbo Silence Extreme+ VU2730
advantages
Disadvantages
- Highest level a bit noisy
Test winner at Stiftung Warentest 2022 in the “Table fans” category. With an overall grade of 2.4 (“good”), the Rowenta VU2730 (view at Amazon) was able to place ahead of the five direct competitors, but it was also the second most expensive model in the test field.
Almost inaudibly quiet at the lowest level with 0.2 sone, but then a bit loud at the highest level with 5.0 sone. Good to know: The manufacturer undertakes to keep all technical spare parts for almost all products in stock for an average of 15 years after the purchase of products (see manufacturer website). That too is sustainability.
Stiftung Warentest winner tower fan: Brandson 304996
advantages
- Very quiet
- Timer function and sleep mode
- remote control included
Disadvantages
Test winner at Stiftung Warentest 2022 in the “Tower fans” category. The Brandson 304996 (view at Amazon) earned an overall grade of 2.0 (“good”) and was able to do particularly well in the points “Construction and Safety” (Sub-Rating 1.3) and “Noise” (Sub-Rating 1.4) from the competitors in the test field.
Extremely quiet with 0.1 sone at the lowest level. However, the cleaning can be different than something more difficult than with a classic design (see pedestal fan above).
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The best fans: This is how the recommendations were selected
The recommendations given in this overview are based on our own experience. In addition, user ratings in online shops and judgments from specialist magazines were also taken into account. Sources used: Stiftung Warentest (Issue 06/2020, 05/2022)
Buying a fan: what do I have to consider?
Proper ventilation needs to be learned
On the subject of ventilation says the Swiss weather expert Jörg Kachelmann to say a few bars: “Buy a fan or several. Let her go. Nothing will happen to you. Ceiling fans can only be unhealthy if the ceiling height is low. If you have windows in both directions, always open them all when you get home. Enjoy the pleasant wind.”
From the widespread tip to close the windows, so that no heat enters the apartment, Kachelmann doesn’t think much of anything: “It’s the darkest superstition that you should close the window as soon as it’s warmer outside than inside. You produce so much humidity inside and carbon dioxide in stagnant air that anything is better than the misery you produce with closed windows.”
So: Windows open, fan on, heat goes away. It’s actually quite simple.
Are you still setting up your home office? Then our purchase advice will help you:
power consumption
A fan not only costs money when you buy it, it also causes problems afterwards Costs due to electricity consumption. In the 05/2022 issue, Stiftung Warentest used the following scenario for the measurement: “Two hours a day, 90 days a year, at the lowest level, six hours at the comparison level, two hours at the highest level and 14 hours on standby.” As a price per Kilowatt hours were set at 34 cents.
Depending on the model extremely different values determined. The Rowenta VU2730 (test winner table fans) has electricity costs of 9.17 euros per year, the Meaco Fan 1056P (test winner pedestal fans) only 2.31 euros per year. Of the Bauhaus Proclimate Buco makes itself felt in the wallet with over 16 euros per year. All in all, acceptable values - but if only for the sake of the environment, you should take a look at the information on power consumption when buying.
range of functions
Fans have one Variety of functions and programs. Environmentally friendly energy saving modes, sleep timers and many other features are among the characteristics of a well-equipped fan. Some fans, such as some Dyson models, also have the properties of an air purifier.
noise level
Fans vary greatly in their operating volume. This is specified in different ways: Some manufacturers call it the “sound pressure level”, which is measured in decibels (dB). Instead, Stiftung Warentest sticks to the psychoacoustic unit of measurement “Sone”. A normal conversation (1 m away) is perceived by humans with 1-2 sones, in decibels around 40 – 60 dB can then be measured.
price fluctuations
A look at the price comparison portal Idealo clearly shows that fans are subject to strong price fluctuations. The hotter the weather, the higher the demand – and with it often the price. In extreme cases, certain models can even be sold out or have long delivery times of several weeks. In winter, on the other hand, you can make real bargains. Therefore: You should buy a fan in good time, preferably before the first major heat wave.
