I'm looking for a portable fan primarily to be used in a garage. Mostly used for working out, or just general spending time in the garage in the Houston heat. Not looking for a portable air conditioner or anything installed. Thinking a pedestal fan but open to other suggestions.

Thoughts?

This one has been my go to for the last 5 years or so when i'm out working in the garage and i've been quite happy with it. Moves a ton of air keeping me as cool as possible in a houston summer. plus it keeps the mosquitos at bay. my only complaint is it clearly doesnt oscillate so if i'm moving around a lot i'm constantly in and out of the airflow.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Commercial-Electric-24-in-Heavy-Duty-2-Speed-Direct-Drive-Tilt-Drum-Fan-BF24TFCE/303061463#overlay

i've also got a pair of these in the attic i am thinking about mounting in the garage or building mobile pedestals for. also move a great amount of air, plus they oscillate. looks like they sell it as a floor stand model as well.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FFT0BDG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I know you want portable, but wall mounted fans take up no floor space. I typically use these but they are out of stock.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Schaefer-24-in-Black-Oscillating-Wall-Mounted-Fan-TW24B-HD/301986039

If you can, go the belt driven route. Direct drive motor fans are extremely loud. I have a direct drive by MaxxAir. It has lasted for 15 years, but is loud. I plan on upgrading to the larger belt driven model. May not bother you, but for long workouts the noise can be exhausting.

I am currently using a Portacool. That motor is pretty quiet and moves a ton of air.

Vornado is another that moves a ton of air and quieter than larger fans. I have one in front of my bike trainer and treadmill.

Good fan suggestions and more to come I'm sure.

I added a portable dehumidifier so sweating in my garage (with the door closed) actually works.

JeremiahJohnson said:

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If you can, go the belt driven route. Direct drive motor fans are extremely loud. I have a direct drive by MaxxAir. It has lasted for 15 years, but is loud. I plan on upgrading to the larger belt driven model. May not bother you, but for long workouts the noise can be exhausting.

I am currently using a Portacool. That motor is pretty quiet and moves a ton of air.

Vornado is another that moves a ton of air and quieter than larger fans. I have one in front of my bike trainer and treadmill.

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Belt drive allows slower blade speed, with a greater blade pitch. The way to go....

https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/H-8657/Warehouse-Fans/Portacool-Compact-Evaporative-Cooler?FromOrderHistory=Y

This is what I use. I haven't had the chance to measure the temp difference, but would guess it lowers the temp by about 10 degrees this time.of year in Katy. I use it in the evenings to host dart games in my garage. I'm pleased with it. You might be able to find it cheaper but I bought from Uline for their customer service.

Much smaller & less air flow than the ones mentioned so far, but I have a Dewalt fan thats very portable. Probably wouldn't be enough for working out since you'll be moving around.

tlh3842 said:

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I'm looking for a portable fan primarily to be used in a garage. Mostly used for working out, or just general spending time in the garage in the Houston heat. Not looking for a portable air conditioner or anything installed. Thinking a pedestal fan but open to other suggestions.

Thoughts?

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Hey I am open to it even though I don't know you. What are your redeeming qualities? How much does it pay? Hot garage and summer coming I won't work cheap. Also I am not very portable.

I like these a lot for portability

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Lasko-High-Velocity-20-in-3-Speed-Metallic-Floor-Fan-with-QuickMount-Wall-Mounting-System-2265QM/203067769

Comes with a bracket/hook to hang on the wall and then quickly becomes a floor fan too.

What about with AC?