Are tower oscillationg fans as good or better than tradional oscillating fans?

Question

I have a 500 sq ft room that I want to cool, which fan would be better?

Thanks

Answer 1

I find the tower oscillating fans to be much better.Just got one this year and notice a big difference.That's what I'd recommend getting.

Answer 2

They put out quite a bit of air. The only problem I've found is that they are very difficult to clean. They don't come apart easily.

Answer 3

I'd go with traditional.

Answer 4

I live in a third floor apartment, and I used to cool each room with a traditional electric fan. Two years ago I changed them all for oscillating tower fans. Not even expensive high quality ones, just your bog standard middle range jobs, and I have noticed a major difference. They keep my apartment much cooler than my old fans. In a room your size you might need two. By the way I keep them right near the windows so they dont just blow my air around, they suck in fresh air from outside while they do it. I saw this trick on TV and it makes a difference.