A fan that uses electrical power to push air, typically through a set of rotating flat blades.

Major Types of Electric Fan

• oscillating fan - a fan with a base and "fan head" that slowly rotates side to side on that base as it pushes air. Larger versions are typically mounted on a pole and stand that sits on the floor, while smaller ones are intended to sit on a desk or table.
• handheld electric fan - a small fan usually powered by batteries, held by the user to blow air into their face
• box fan - a large fan in a box frame, used when an oscillating fan is undesirable or unneeded. Blows more air in a linear direction. Usually features a carrying handle and typically rests on the floor or a table when in use.
• bladeless fan - this may resemble a column that rotates in a similar fashion to a typical oscillating fan, or resemble a "hoop" that pushes air through it.

Many other variants of electric fans exist, but may not be worth a specific tag, such as window mounted fans, industrial fans — which are extremely large, used in power plants and factories — wall mounted fans,

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