Portable Fans

Portable Fans at Mitre 10

Portable fans give you fast, flexible cooling you can move room to room as the day warms up. Choose from pedestal, tower, desk, floor and box fans to suit different spaces and budgets.

Key features to compare include airflow speed, oscillation, remote control, noise level and timer settings. A portable fan uses far less power than an air conditioner, making it a cost-effective option for summer.

Which portable fan is best for a bedroom?

For bedrooms, look for a fan with a low noise rating (around 40 to 50 decibels on its lowest setting), a sleep or timer function and multiple speeds. Tower fans suit tight spaces next to a bed, while pedestal fans push more air across a larger room. A quiet DC-motor fan runs well overnight and uses less electricity than a standard AC model.

Are portable fans cheaper to run than air conditioners?

Yes. A typical portable fan draws between 40 and 100 watts, while a small air conditioner can use 1,000 watts or more. Running a pedestal fan for eight hours costs only a few cents at average New Zealand power rates. Fans cool people rather than air, so pair one with closed blinds and open windows at night for the best result.