Yes! Fans are definitely available for sale online through retailers. There are numerous fans available online yet the most popular fans sold online are ceiling fans, tower fans, pedestal fans and box fans.
Many retail stores offer fans online such as The Lighting Centre. Other stores such as Amazon Australia, Bunnings Warehouse, The Good Guys, JB Hi-Fi and Harvey Norman offer fans online.
There are numerous benefits to buying fans such as your access to an extensive variety of fan options from modern and functional to traditional and decorative fans. Purchasing fans online is convenient as it allows you to browse and navigate websites and fans at your own pace, compare prices and read reviews to make a better decision than would be made in a chaotic store. Moreover, online stores usually provide customisable options and innovative designs that may not be available in stores due to logistic errors and transport issues, allowing you to access the newest, leading edge fan options for your modern home. Most stores will provide recommended fans to make it more convenient and easier when purchasing your desired fan. Most recommended fans will be smart fans and energy efficient ones, making your purchase cost-effective and environmentally sustainable.
When buying your fan online, you should consider the size of your room or desired space the fan will be. Ceiling fans will have large blades and therefore require a large room while tower fans are suitable for smaller spaces. Measuring your room and then identifying the measurements of the desired fan to understand its compatibility with your room is ideal. Before purchasing your fan you should consider the noise level you desire. Many fans can be noisy, especially tower, pedestal and exhaust fans. If you desire a quiet space potentially due to work from home, you should consider purchasing ceiling fans. Further, consider energy efficient models such as DC motor ceiling fans instead of AC motor fans as they use less power and help you save on your electricity bills. Moreover, considering the most innovative fans is ideal as fans that have been manufactured with leading edge technology will have smart controls like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or smart home systems like Alexa. However, you must consider the price range as these innovative features will be costly.
Prices vary depending on the brand the fan is purchased from, the delivery and logistic factors and the level of innovative features in the fan. However, typically basic fans such as box and pedestal fans range from $30 to $150. Tower fans are compact, tall fans that usually range from $50 to $250. Further, ceiling fans are generally the most expensive as they are unobtrusive, quiet and have innovative features. They typically range from $100 to $800. Smart fans and high end models may cost $150 to $600 or higher. The typical price range for an exhaust fan would be from $30 to $300. However, as you are purchasing these online, the transport costs and convenience of purchase are borne by the consumer and therefore, the fan will most likely cost more than in retail stores.