Electric Fan Guide: Vornado Air Circulators

Vornado has been an industry leader since the late 1940s as a part of the O.A. Sutton Company. Back then, one out of every three fans sold in the United States was a Vornado. The headquarters in Kansas is where the design, engineering and manufacturing functions are performed. The headquarters is also home to the Antique Fan Collector's Museum which features the most comprehensive collection of air moving devices in the world. The innovative design and superb performance cultivated by Vornado makes these air circulators the consumer's choice when it comes to electric fans.

Typical household portable fans lack the aerodynamics that adequately circulates air most of the time. This can result in drafts or dead spots as air is circulated unevenly through a room. Air can't be moved long distances without making a lot of noise and cannot be used for a variety of applications.

With patented vortex action, Vornado air circulators such as the Vornado 530B Compact Air Circulator eliminate drafts and dead spots because the air bends and twists. Even temperature and circulation is provided throughout the room or area. The superior construction of Vornado air circulators elevates the level of cooling provided. Large bites of air are taken by the deep pitched blades and are accelerated through its circulator. The air is kept from slipping off the blade and is directed forward by the duct around the blade. An AirTensity Grill is also included and acts as a flow-straightener and focuses the outward stream of air into a tight vortex.

Whole Room Circulation, which is created by the superior construction elements and the Vornado vortex action, means all of the air in the room is exited in one steady motion to create continuous air movement in every part of the room. The way the air is moved creates additional comfort and even temperature.

Vornado air circulators are also extremely energy efficient. Energy is conserved all year round because Vornado air circulators can be used with existing heating and cooling systems. Your thermostat can be turned up during the summer and down during the winter and you'll still feel the same amount of thermal comfort. For example, in the summer you can set your thermostat at 77 degrees Fahrenheit, use your Vornado with your existing air conditioner and feel the same amount of comfort as when your thermostat is set at 72 degrees Fahrenheit without the assistance of a Vornado air circulator. A five degree increase on your thermostat can save you as much as 10 percent on your energy bill. Also, to prevent wasted heat in the winter, you can use the Vornado to force hot air off the ceiling and mix it with cooler air near the floor to produce an even distribution of heat through the entire room.

The motors on Vornado air circulators are permanently lubricated so that no oiling is required. The only maintenance required is periodical cleaning of motor cap, grill and blades. Simply wash the parts with a mild detergent and wipe them down with a soft cloth. These Vornado air circulators are available in a range of sizes as well so that everyone's needs are met. If you need a compact unit or an industrial-sized one, there is a Vornado air circulator that is made with your requirements in mind.