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Kmart Anko 40cm Chrome metal Pedestal Fan YS-16GA CH review

Priced at $45.

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Fan style View more details.

Pedestal fan or tower style.

Pedestal
Recommended View more details.

We recommend currently available pedestal fans which score at least 80% and above for airflow and tower fans which score at least 75% and above for airflow.

CHOICE Expert Rating View more details.

This overall score determines which products we recommend and reflects the airflow score, which is a calculation of airflow at maximum speed. You can compare other features that are important to you using the filters.

Airflow score View more details.

The airflow score is determined by measuring airflow speed at various points (depending on fan type) at maximum speed and calculating airflow volume. The CHOICE Expert Rating is the airflow score.

Minimum noise (dB) View more details.

On the lowest speed, this is the noise in decibels (dB) you can expect. For context, 40dB is a whispered conversation, whereas 60dB is a normal conversation.

Maximum noise (dB) View more details.

On the maximum speed, this is the noise in decibels (dB) you can expect. For context, 40dB is a whispered conversation, whereas 60dB is a normal conversation.

Adjustable degrees below horizontal View more details.

Many fans allow you to adjust the angle of breeze up and down.

Adjustable degrees above horizontal View more details.

Many fans allow you to adjust the angle of breeze up and down.

Shop Ethical rating View more details.

Shop Ethical rates the environmental and social impact of the company (not the product) using independent sources. This rating is not included in our total score. N/A means there is no rating for that company.

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Warranty (years) View more details.

Manufacturer's stated warranty. ACL refers to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.

1
Country of origin View more details.

Country where the fan was assembled, as stated by the manufacturer.

China
Price View more details.

This is the recommended retail price at the time of testing.

$45
Running costs View more details.

We work out the fan's annual running cost by assuming two hours of use at max level each day, then continuous use for eight hours on low level each night, for three months (92 days). Energy is charged at 40c/kWh.

Number of fan speeds View more details.

Number of fixed settings (usually low, medium and high). This is different from fan "modes" that switch between different speeds throughout a cycle.

3
Horizontal sweep (degrees) View more details.

How many degrees the fan oscillates from side to side. Zero means it is fixed.

75
Weight (kg) View more details.

Light ones are easier to move, heavy ones may have a stable base.

6.7
Height at highest position (cm) View more details.

The maximum height the fan can reach after the stand is adjusted to its highest position.

128
Width (cm) View more details.

Measured at the widest point, rounded to the closest centimetre.

45
Depth (cm) View more details.

Measured at the widest point, rounded to the closest centimetre.

40
Website
kmart.com.au
Remote control View more details.

Remote controls are handy so you don't have to physically get up to change settings. Make sure any button battery compartments are secured with a screw or require two deliberate actions to open to prevent children from accessing them.

No
Timer settings View more details.

Many fans have a timer mode so they can turn off after a few hours while you sleep, for example.

None
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