The Best Vornado Fans: Full Catalogue Guide

Panel Fans

I like that while Vornado’s panel fans are thin, they still hold all the capability of Vornado’s air circulation technology.

Easy to strategically locate around a room, the panel fans are great for discreetly providing air circulation throughout a whole room. They’re also great to stack a few together.

The Vornado panel fans are perfect for garages and workshops or anywhere that needs cool airflow in a specific location.

The Vornado panels come in three sizes, listed in the table below.

Vintage Fans

The vintage fans pay homage to the original Vornado fans, dating all the way back to 1945.

Available in green, white, chrome, or ‘alchemy’ as pictured, Vornado’s classic designs are fantastically authentic.

The vintage fans don’t come with a sacrifice in power. With excellent build quality, including an all-metal exterior, they stay true to Vornado’s quality standards.

You do sacrifice on ease of use in terms of electronic controls, but this is matched by the amazing looks of a fan which is guaranteed to be a great talking point.

The vintage fans are available in all sizes, from miniature to large standing-pedestal fans.

Compact Fans

These Flippi’s, as they are so lovingly named, are Vornado’s take on compact/personal fans.

The compact fans are too small to use the air circulation technique of the bigger fans. However, they stay true to Vornado’s high-quality standards.

Small enough to sit happily next to you on a desk, the compact fans oscillate like traditional fans or operate in a fixed position.

Several size options are available, ranging all the way up to the ‘V’ model – which comes with its own remote control and LED speed indicators.

Special-Purpose Vornado Fans

Finally, Vornado has a few specialized fans in its repertoire. They are:

• Pivot – a small desk fan with a much more contemporary design. A uniquely pivoting axis with several color options, it fits in perfectly with any modern desk space.
• Zippi – the smallest fan made by Vornado. It (somehow) gives out a surprising amount of airflow, and it’s battery-powered, so it’s effortless to take with you. The smallest fan has super soft blades that won’t catch on your fingers and fold down for simple packing.
• V103 – it is similar to a panel fan, but it can also fold away. You can store the V103 model anywhere. Perfect for tight spaces, especially in a boat cabin or small garage/workshop. It also fully rotates!
• 293 Heavy Duty – don’t let the name scare you. The 293 Heavy Duty isn’t a jet plane engine. It is roughly equivalent to the fans at the very top of our list, but it’s built to be used in the roughest of environments. Featuring a dust-protected ball-bearing motor that doesn’t need oil, and an extra-long power cord, I find that the 293 Heavy Duty fan is perfect if you’ll be doing heavy work in a garage or workshop.

Personal Pivot Fan	Miniature Zippi Fan
V103 Under-Cabinet	293 Heavy Duty Fan

Which Is The Best Vornado Fan For You?

With so many options, it can be tricky to choose just one of the fans in this catalog list. If you’re stuck, I’d recommend considering which type of fan you need most:

• Vornado air circulators – amazing fans that are super portable. Place them almost anywhere, and you can still find a good wall/ceiling to bounce the air off.
• Vornado pedestal fans – as above, but with a stand. Great if your space has a lot of desks/furniture.
• Tower fans – In my opinion, tower fans will never be as good as true air circulators, but they can be excellent when placed near a couch or sitting area and tend to look great, too.
• Specialist fans – this should be an obvious one! The specialist fans at the end of the catalog all have their own best uses: from handling a dusty garage workshop to quietly cooling your work desk.

Whatever the case, you can try and buy fans in confidence thanks to Vornado’s generous return policy and mammoth warranty periods.

Why Vornado?

Vornado’s unique fans work by spiraling the air, letting it ‘bounce’ off a wall or ceiling. They spread the air around – giving a nice breeze throughout your living space.

With a Vornado fan, there’s no need to just get a small gust of air every few seconds. Instead, enjoy a constant cooling comfort.

Check out this 1-minute video to see how the air circulation works.

A bit of history:

The idea belongs to the late Ralph K. Odor and Ottis A. Sutton.

Originally aeronautics engineers, they first coined the fan type back in the 1940s – while designing a new airplane. Later, with the help of a friend, they transferred that same idea to home fans.

Yes – Vornado fans are based on an airplane design!

From the very beginning, Vornado has always been huge on providing top market quality to their customers. MASSIVE warranties of up to 10 years, excellent customer support, and a product that (typically) uses less power.

Even if these were only normal fans, they’d still be one of the best on the market.

Buying Advice

When looking at the ~40 fans mentioned above, you’re probably thinking:

“There’s so many, but they all look the same! Which one would be right to buy?”

That’s a good question. Many fans are really similar. Especially when you look at the thousands of other fans available on the market.

To help, I’ve listed the different aspects that make a good fan below. Think about which aspects are the most important to you. Then have another look at the range of fans and see what matches your needs.

1. Size. Unlike air conditioners, the position of fans matters a lot. The airflow needs to hit the right area. Generally, your first decision is whether you want a small fan to sit on a desk or a tall one to stand alone.
2. Type. Standard air circulators have the most advantage of Vornado’s rebound technology. But their other fans (tower, panel, and unique models) also provide quality airflow. Are you looking to cool a whole space? My advice is to choose an air circulator. Looking to cool yourself directly on the couch? Choose a tower fan. Have a special purpose, like a workshop or server room? Look at the unique fans at the end of the list.
3. Features. Not all fans have the same features. Vornado’s range goes from Vintage fans with 3/4 old speed settings up to energy-saving fans that have timers, remote controls, digital displays, and 99-speed settings! Think about how much these would matter to you. Because they’ll affect the…
4. Price. The newer the fan, the higher the price (generally). And while Energy Saving Fans save you money on your bills, they cost a bit more upfront.
5. Warranty. Energy-saving models come with a massive 10-year warranty, while other modern models have an unbeaten 5-year warranty. The longer the warranty, the more peace of mind you’ll have.
6. Looks. Lastly, don’t forget looks! If one type of fan (hint: vintage) is calling out to your heart above the others, don’t be scared to go with your gut. They’re all great fans.

Frequently Asked Questions

Wrapping Up: Choosing the Best Vornado Fan

Hopefully, now you know more about the best Vornado fans.

Remember that Vornado offers different types of fans, such as standard air circulators, vintage fans, energy-efficient models, tower and panel units, and specialized-purpose fans. Choose the model that best fits your needs.

Don’t forget that since its inception, Vornado has remained at the forefront of indoor fan technology. Its success is based on a recipe of unique technology, stellar product quality, and outstanding customer service.

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Good luck!