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We have a large sectional couch in our open-plan living room, and finding a fan that can actually push a breeze across the entire seating area without making it nearly impossible to carry on a conversation has been surprisingly tough. Before testing, I couldn’t tell whether the Dyson Cool AM07 would be up to the challenge, as the brand doesn’t list an official cubic feet per minute (CFM) rating, and its 70-degree oscillation angle is narrower than many less expensive models. But after using this bladeless tower fan for more than a month, it’s become a definite favorite for its noticeable cooling power and incredibly quiet operation.
Key Takeaways
- Surprisingly powerful airflow. Dyson’s AM07 fan delivers a long-range breeze comparable to high-CFM models despite lacking an official rating.
- Impressively quiet operation. Even at its highest speed, the fan remains a soothing white-noise presence without disruptive sounds.
- Simple and efficient design. Easy-to-use remote and lightweight build enhance convenience, though losing the remote limits functionality.
- Easy maintenance. Bladeless design allows for quick cleaning with just a wipe.
Bottom line: Dyson's Cool AM07 fan combines powerful, quiet performance with user-friendly features, making it a top choice for large spaces.
Best Premium Tower Fan
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What We Like
- Effective cooling across 10 speeds
- Sound is almost imperceptible on low
- Covers rooms up to 800 square feet
- Bladeless design is very easy to clean
What We Don’t Like
- Can’t access oscillation or timer without remote
Product Specs
- Coverage area: Up to 800 square feet
- Oscillation angle: 70 degrees
- Fan speeds: 10
Airflow, Noise, and Efficiency
As part of my tests of the best tower fans, I placed a piece of paper in front of each model to see how far they would blow it on high. Surprisingly, the Dyson moved its paper within just a few inches of the most powerful option, a Dreo that puts out 1475 CFM. While I’m sure Dyson has the technology to provide a CFM rating for the AM07 (even though it doesn’t), that simple test shows the brand’s Air Multiplier engineering projects a definite long-range breeze. The output feels delightfully smooth, and it’s certainly substantial enough to cover even a relatively large room.
But the Energy Star-certified AM07 isn’t just powerful—it’s also quiet. On the lowest of its 10 speeds, my decibel meter showed it at 26 decibels, and on the highest, 51. Usually, when sound starts to get into the 50s, I start to worry it’ll bother me. But in this case, the sound feels like a soothing, white-noise whoosh without any trace of whirring or whining.
Daily Use and Limitations
Just like its aesthetics, this Dyson tower fan’s operation is super simple. The included remote makes it easy to switch between speeds, set the fan to oscillate or stay straight, or schedule the timer at intervals ranging from 15 minutes up to 9 hours. And because the remote is curved and magnetic, it snaps securely to the top of the fan and stays put even if you move the fan between rooms—something I’ve done without hesitation many times since it only weighs 6.3 pounds.
One word of warning, however: Keep track of your remote. The fan itself only has one actual button, so while you’d still be able to turn it off and on and cycle through speeds (you just press and hold the button), you won’t be able to trigger the oscillation or set the sleep timer. That said, the overall design is still excellent. Since there are no awkward blades or grilles to disassemble, cleaning requires nothing more than a quick wipe, which makes this fan as easy to maintain as it is effective.
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Photo: Michelle Larson for BobVila.com
