4 Great Portable Fans and Why You'll Be Glad to Have One

We're on the brink of summer, and temperatures are about to get sweltering. Will every room in your home be comfortable? 

While ceiling fans are ideal for spacious areas, you might need a more portable option to help keep your smaller rooms as cool as possible. 

This is where a table fan comes in!

Compact, portable, and easy to store, these are the perfect solution for your small-space needs. You can even find standing models that make a great style statement.

Today, we're exploring a few of the features that make these fans so convenient. We'll also explore some of our favorite models and share how you can find the best one for your needs today.

Why Invest in a Standing, Desktop, or Table Fan?

You already have a few strategically-placed ceiling fans. Why, then, should you check out a portable fan?

Think about it: You don't want to leave your ceiling fan running on a continual basis. Doing so can over-cool your home and cause your energy bill to spike. When you're looking for quick, short-term relief from the heat, a portable fan more than fits the bill.

Plus, there are areas where you might not have a ceiling fan installed, such as your home office or patio. In these spaces, air circulation is still important and a portable fan is the perfect solution.

Whether you install a table fan in your office or a standing fan in your family room, you'll love the convenience that these models provide. They set up in seconds, store easily in a closet, and deliver a surprising amount of power for such a compact machine. 

Looking to buy a few for your home? We offer a wide selection designed to meet any personal style aesthetic and space requirements. Let's check out our four top-selling models.

1. Sleek, Industrial Floor Fan

Looking for an accessory that will liven up your decor and serve an important purchase? Look no further than the Arden Floor Fan by Fanimation.

Combining sleek walnut legs with an oil-rubbed bronze or satin nickel cage, this fan will blend seamlessly with a range of decors, from mid-century modern to traditionalist. 

The legs form a classic tripod shape that evokes timeless style, while the jet-black fan blades are simple and classic. Standing at just under 44 inches high, it's capable of three different speeds and offers 50-degree oscillation.

If you're looking for an unfussy statement piece, this is one fan you'll love adding to your collection. Prop it beside your sofa, near an accent chair, or close to a desk for a look that will get everyone talking. 

2. Retro Breeze Table Fan

Whose grandparents didn't have an oscillating table fan sitting atop their kitchen table or bedroom dresser? Before central HVAC took hold, these machines were heavily relied upon to keep everyone in the house cool and comfortable.

One of the earliest electronic appliances, fans were introduced in the late 1800s and desktop models with metal safety cages became popular in the early 1900s.  

Now, they're snatched up by antique shoppers and collectors who are drawn to their throwback charm! Thankfully, you don't have to scour the flea market or raid your great-aunt's attic to find a replica.

The Retro Breeze Desktop/Table Fan is another favorite by Fanimation. Available in matte black or satin nickel finishes, it has all of the features you loved about yesteryear's model while still being safe, reliable and tech-savvy.

While many copycat fans share a similar look but use plastic in their construction, this all-metal version looks and feels like the real deal. You'll also find that it's heavier and quieter than the ones sold in big-box stores.

Delivering 80-degree side-to-side and 30-degree up-and-down oscillation, this small stunner generates an impressive airflow!

3. Classic Desktop/Table Fan

Few antiques are as instantly recognizable as the tabletop fans that dominated the 1950s. While round table fans were introduced prior to this decade, they got a retro makeover in the era of rock and roll.

Fanimation pays homage to this design with the Urbanjet Desktop Table Fan. Featuring three speeds and a 50-degree blade pitch, it's a powerful model that cools a space well. Yet, one of the most impressive features of the Urbanjet is the variety of fun colors you can purchase it in!

Love decorating with fun vintage finds? Go full-steam vintage with a baby blue or spicy red finish. Or, choose on in mysterious black, sonic silver or milky ivory for a timeless touch.

Either way, you can't go wrong when you choose this model!

4. Portable USB Fan

Remember when we said today's portable fans are increasingly tech-savvy? The Urbanjet Junior Portable USB Fan by Fanimation is one of the models we were talking about!

Decked out in an all-black finish with jet-black blades, this miniature fan looks and operates similarly to its parent model, the Fanimation Urbanjet, detailed above.

The overall design is sleek, modern, and ultra-cool. It also includes a USB cord, which makes it the perfect addition to any home office!

Taking up only 4.4 inches in diameter and standing only six inches tall, this fan features a dual-blade design and can run at two different speeds. If you're used to getting stuffy while sitting at your computer, this handy accessory is easy to stash in your desk drawer for quick retrieval. It's also great for traveling!

Stay Cool Anywhere With a Portable Fan

We love a well-built ceiling fan, but we know that they aren't always the answer. Sometimes, you need a portable table fan or desk fan to cool a small space down in seconds. 

Or, you might plug in a floor fan to deliver powerful relief and a stylish touch. Whatever your personal preference, we've got the models you need from the brand you can trust.

Feel free to shop our selection of portable fans today to find the exact one you're looking for. We also carry a wide selection of ceiling fans and universal fan lights, along with related parts and accessories. 

Along the way, contact us to learn more or ask any questions. We're here to keep you cool, one rotation at a time.