Circulating fans and ordinary fans are common household electric fans, and there are some differences in their working principles, functions, and effects. Here are the detailed differences between them:
1.How it works:
Ordinary fan: A normal fan generates wind by rotating the blades and blows the air in one direction. This working principle enables ordinary fans to concentrate on blowing air, which has a strong direct cooling effect.
Circulating fan: The circulating fan adds a circulation mechanism to the ordinary fan. It is designed to draw in the surrounding air and then blow it out evenly and widely. The circulating fan creates the flow of air in the room, allowing the air to circulate throughout the room, giving a fresher and cooler feeling.
2.Wind distribution:
Ordinary fans: Ordinary fans are mainly concentrated in specific areas or people, and their blowing range is relatively small. The direction of the blowing can be changed by adjusting the position or tilt angle of the fan.
Circulating fan: The circulating fan is designed so that the wind is more evenly distributed throughout the room, and a wider cooling effect can be achieved through the overall air flow. The circulating fan is able to better disperse the blowing air, so that the air in the room can be circulated and redistributed.
3.Effect Perception:
Ordinary fan: Since the ordinary fan blows directly on the person, it can quickly bring a noticeable cooling sensation to the person. But it's confined to the area where the wind is blowing, and the temperature in other areas may not be as noticeably lower.
Circulating fan: The circulating fan creates air circulation in the room through the overall air flow and is able to distribute the wind more evenly. This circulatory mechanism allows the temperature to be balanced throughout the room, giving an overall cooling sensation.
4.Noise:
Normal fans: Ordinary fans may produce noise when rotating at high speeds, especially on higher power fans. The noise level depends on the design and quality of the fan.
Circulating fans: Circulating fans are generally quieter than regular fans. The design of the circulating fan allows the wind to be dispersed, reducing the noise that can be generated by high-speed rotation.
To sum up, there are differences between circulating fans and ordinary fans in terms of working principle, wind distribution, effect perception and noise. Depending on individual needs and room size, the type and size that suits you can be chosen to provide the most comfortable fan experience.