Description
Midea 16 Inch Pedestal Stand Fan
A pedestal fan is the most cost-effective cooling you can buy in Uganda by a wide margin. It costs a fraction of an air conditioner, needs no installation, uses almost nothing on a prepaid meter, and you can carry it from the sitting room to the bedroom when you go to sleep.
Kampala’s heat is manageable. What makes rooms uncomfortable here is still, humid air, and moving air solves that directly — moving air over skin evaporates sweat and that is what actually makes you feel cooler. A 16 inch blade at head height does that across a whole room.
Key features
- 16 inch blade diameter, five-blade design
- Three speed settings
- Wide-angle oscillation, switchable on and off
- Height adjustable stand, roughly waist to shoulder
- Head tilts up and down to direct airflow
- Weighted circular base that does not tip
- Removable front grille for cleaning the blades
- Quiet motor on the low setting, fine for sleeping
Specifications
- Brand: Midea
- Blade size: 16 inches
- Speeds: 3
- Oscillation: Yes, switchable
- Height: Adjustable
- Warranty: Manufacturer warranty included
Getting More Cooling From A Pedestal Fan
Position it to bring air in, not just to stir it around. If there is a cooler side of the house — usually the shaded side — put the fan near that window facing into the room, and open a window on the opposite side. You get a cross-flow of cooler air rather than recirculating the same warm air.
At night, a fan pointed across the bed rather than directly at your face works better and is less likely to leave you with a stiff neck and a dry throat.
Oscillation is right for a room with several people. For one person at a desk, lock it in position — a steady stream on one spot cools far more effectively than a sweep that reaches you every four seconds.
Cleaning
Dust builds on the blades and the grille, and a dusty fan moves noticeably less air while the motor works just as hard. Take the front grille off every couple of months, wipe the blades with a damp cloth, let them dry fully before running it again.
Fan, cooler, or air conditioner?
A pedestal fan moves air but does not lower the room temperature. An air cooler adds evaporative cooling and works well in dry heat, less well in humidity. An air conditioner genuinely cools and dehumidifies, and costs far more to buy, install and run.
For most Ugandan homes, honestly, a good fan does about eighty percent of what you need for five percent of the cost. See the whole cooling range, or read about how fans work. Countrywide delivery from Katwe — +256 702 058341.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a pedestal fan in Uganda?
This Midea 16 inch three-speed model is UGX 134,000, down from UGX 182,714. A pedestal fan is the most cost-effective cooling you can buy — a fraction of an air conditioner to buy and almost nothing to run.
Does a pedestal fan actually cool a room?
It does not lower the temperature, but it moves air over your skin which evaporates sweat and makes you feel cooler. In Kampala’s humidity that is most of what you need, and a pedestal fan does it for a few hundred shillings a month.
Where should I position it?
Near the shaded side of the house facing into the room, with a window open opposite. You get a cross-flow of cooler air rather than recirculating the same warm air.
Delivery, Payment And Warranty
We ship this pedestal fan anywhere in the country. Kampala orders placed before midday usually arrive the same day. Mbarara, Gulu, Mbale, Jinja, Arua and everywhere between go on the next available run, properly packed for the journey. Pay by mobile money, bank transfer, or cash on delivery inside Kampala.
Every pedestal fan is checked before it leaves our shop in Katwe and comes with the full manufacturer warranty, which we handle ourselves rather than sending you to a call centre. If you want to see it working before you commit, come to the shop. Questions before you order — call or WhatsApp +256 702 058341 and we will give you a straight answer.
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