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- Best Car Fans
Despite the fact that almost all modern cars are equipped with air conditioning, fans will remain in demand and relevant for a long time.
The advantage of a small fan is that in summer heat the driver can open the window, reduce battery wear and significantly reduce fuel consumption. In addition, the fan is safe for health, while the air conditioner must be regularly cleaned and refilled.
Most of the models on the market combine a dual function - the fans have a warm and cold blowing system. Of course, the fan will not replace the stove, but it will provide the driver with a comfortable movement if the radiator is out of order. What are the best fan models the market has to offer?
Best Car Fans
1. Elegant (EL 101507)
Budget class fan with dual air supply system. In winter it works as a fan heater, in summer it supplies cooled air within a radius of 70 cm.
A compact portable fan heater is mounted on a dashboard, has a retractable handle and a flashlight. It is standardly connected to the 12 V on-board network, has a battery, autonomous operation - up to 1 hour.
The device is completed with a 3-meter cord, can be installed on self-tapping screws on a vertical stand or attached to a self-adhesive tape. The helical spiral delivers air in two modes: FAN - ventilation, HEAT - warm airflow. The manufacturer emphasizes: the fan is not intended for complete heating of the passenger compartment.
2. Mitchell 4.5
One of the best models in the middle price segment is the Mitchell 4.5 ″ 12V 4W fan (HX-T701E). Minimum dimensions and weight 470 gr. allow you to install the device on a dashboard or front rack. The air flow passes through the blades, the propeller size is 11.5 cm.
The fan has smooth speed control and can be rotated 360 degrees. Autonomous power supply is not provided, the device is powered by a cigarette lighter, power - 4W.
The fan provides good cooling of the passenger compartment with minimal energy consumption, is attached with a vacuum suction cup, can be easily repositioned thanks to a long 1.65 m cable.
3. Elegant double 8 ″ 24 V. EL 101 547
Another popular budget class model is a double fan from the Polish manufacturer “Elegant”. The fan has a 12-month warranty, and a return system applies to purchases in a specialized store.
The model is characterized by low power consumption and noise level. A double fan is also chosen if the car is equipped with air conditioning or climate control, the double model allows you to open the windows and not feel the heat.
EL 101 547 has two fans in the unit, each of which can be controlled separately. Cold air can be directed towards both the driver and front passenger.
Each propeller has five blades, the total propeller diameter is 12.8 cm. The device consumes 15 W of power and operates from a 24 W network.
The fan is made of black plastic, installed on the dashboard with double-sided tape.
4. AIRG Mitchell Fan HF-V998
The Mitchell Fan dual fan mounts both to the dashboard and to the ceiling of the vehicle. The weight of the device is 500 g, dimensions: 205x140x95 mm. For installation, double-sided tape is used.
More often than others, the Mitchell Fan HF-V998 model is chosen by drivers of cargo transport, minibuses... The device has a high speed of blowing with a radius of up to 3 meters. Each screw rotates 360 degrees horizontally and vertically.
The fan is completed with two separate screws, each of which is powered by an 8 V motor. The set includes a 3-meter cable, power supply from a 12V cigarette lighter, connection through a special connector.
Depending on the air temperature, you can set one of two modes of blowing speed separately for each unit.
5. Elegant 24 V., 150 W.
The universal model of the budget class from Elegant works as a fan heater in winter and as a powerful air conditioner in hot weather. The compact model is equipped with a ceramic heating coil and a retractable handle.
The fan is designed for the voltage of the on-board network of a car of 24 W, therefore it is more often used by truck drivers. Installation of the unit - on self-tapping screws or self-adhesive tape.
Minimum weight 450 gr. allows you to install the fan on the dashboard, racks, thanks to the 1.6-meter cable, the fan can be installed anywhere in the cab. Heats windows quickly in winter and cools the interior in summer.
The manufacturer warns that the model cannot be used in place of a car stove. For safe operation and prevention of overheating, the device is equipped with a fuse that turns off the fan when the current exceeds 15 A.
6.EL 101 541 Elegant
The compact budget fan EL 101 541 Elegant remains one of the best in terms of performance. The propeller has three wide blades, with a total diameter of 15 cm. The rotation area is protected by a coarse-mesh metal mesh.
Cools the interior well within a radius of 1 meter. Due to its low weight, it is mounted with self-tapping screws on any flat surface.
The model is characterized by low power consumption, power is supplied from the cigarette lighter socket, the fan plug fits a standard connector - you do not need to purchase an adapter.
The fan is equipped with a rotary mechanism, the rotation angle is 180 degrees, it is mounted with self-tapping screws on a flat surface, more often on a dashboard, the speed is started through a button on the block.
7. CarToy 12V
The universal car fan of the CarToy company (China) has established itself as a reliable equipment for daily use.
The device is equipped with two modes of air supply: warm air blowing and ventilation. The heating option activates the ceramic coil, which heats up in 10 seconds and delivers warm air into the passenger compartment.
The fan quickly defrosts the windshields, provides hand comfort. The fan heater cannot replace a standard car radiator and is not used in place of a stove.
The device is connected to the cigarette lighter, it is designed for the voltage of the on-board network of 12 W. The minimum block dimensions are 140x120x140 mm with a weight of 300 g. allow you to install the fan both vertically and horizontally on any flat surface. Installation - on two self-tapping screws, included.
8. DK-12701
The manufacturer "Road Map" produces fans for the summer and fan heaters for heating the windshield in winter.
The DK-12701 model is considered the best in the middle price segment. The device provides a blowing and heating mode at the most comfortable temperatures. Defrosting of the windshield, mirrors occurs in 1.5 minutes, the temperature drop in summer - in 2 minutes.
The fan is made of heat-resistant plastic, has a weight of 300 gr., Is installed on any plane on an adhesive tape. Power supply of the device from the on-board network of the car - 12 W. The set includes a 1.5-meter cord.
9. Airline ACF-12-04
Among suction fans, the popular Airline ACF-12-04 will remain the best model in 2020. The design has one propeller for three blades.
The total diameter of the working area is 12.5 cm, the screw is protected by a metal mesh, it is connected through the cigarette lighter socket without an adapter.
Thanks to the weight of 250 grams. and its compact size, the fan is easy to install on any flat surface. The maximum blowing speed is 15 m per minute, the radius of the air supply is 1 meter.
The accessory will provide a comfortable temperature in the cabin in hot weather, the manufacturer's warranty is 12 months.
10. Mitchell HX H 101 12V
The most expensive model from the German manufacturer Mitchell completes the rating of the best fans. The fan provides two modes of blowing: heating and ventilation.
The ceramic device will create a comfortable temperature in the cabin when the stove is turned off in winter and there is no air conditioning in summer.
The fan is powered from the vehicle's 12-volt network through the cigarette lighter socket. The device can be mounted both on self-tapping screws and on a suction cup - this will allow you to install the fan in different parts of the cabin. The propeller with three blades rotates 360 degrees, the blowing speed is up to 25 meters per second.
The manufacturer focuses on the fact that the device cannot replace a hot air gun and does not heat the entire car interior at an air temperature below 7 degrees. The total fan power is 120 W, there is a fuse that stops the motor when the on-board network is overvoltage.
