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product_id: 3567299
title: "293"
brand: "vornado"
price: "£187.41"
currency: GBP
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reviews_count: 10
category: "Vornado"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/3567299-293
store_origin: GB
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# Vortex airflow tech 3-speed mechanical control IP54 dust & splash resistant 293

**Brand:** vornado
**Price:** £187.41
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌀 Power your space with unstoppable airflow — don’t get left in the heat!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 293 by vornado
- **How much does it cost?** £187.41 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/3567299-293)

## Best For

- vornado enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted vornado brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built to Endure:** Heavy-duty polypropylene body with steel base and IP54-rated motor stands up to dust, debris, and impact.
- • **Unmatched Air Power:** Vortex Action propels air farther and stronger than typical fans, perfect for any workspace or home.
- • **Customizable Comfort:** Three-speed settings and pivoting head let you direct airflow exactly where you need it, anytime.
- • **Effortless Portability:** Rugged grab-and-go handle and 10-foot grounded cord make it easy to move and position anywhere.
- • **Clean & Quiet Efficiency:** Whisper-quiet on low with easy-to-remove grill for hassle-free cleaning and maintenance.

## Overview

The Vornado 293 is a 16-inch heavy-duty shop fan designed and assembled in the USA, featuring Vortex Action technology for superior air circulation. It offers three mechanical speed settings, a pivoting head for targeted airflow, and a durable IP54-rated motor housed in a nearly indestructible polypropylene body with a steel base. With a 10-foot grounded power cord and a rugged carry handle, it’s built for both professional workspaces and home use, delivering quiet yet powerful cooling and lasting reliability backed by a 3-year limited warranty.

## Description

Product Description Stay cool on the job with the Vornado 293 Heavy-Duty Air Circulator. This multi-purpose fan delivers a unique, high velocity air beam ideal for cooling, exhausting, drying and circulating with extreme power. The Vornado 293 features a 3-speed enclosed dust-resistant motor, a nearly indestructible polypropylene body and a durable all steel base that makes it tough enough for any garage or work site challenge. With a padded carry handle and an extra-long 10-foot grounded powercord with integrated cord storage, the Vornado 293 is a great addition to any serious workspace. Control Style - Mechanical Switch From the Manufacturer IMPORTANT INTERNATIONAL DISCLAIMER: This item is built to meet U.S. voltage requirements and may not function properly when used in conjunction with external devices that alter or convert voltage or frequency of electricity. Improper use or shipping the product outside the U.S. will void all warranties.

Review: This thing moves air! - I use this fan in the bedroom to help circulate the air from the AC, and it works wonders. I bought one of their smaller models about 15 years ago, and it’s still going strong, so I decided to pick up this one. The quality is just as impressive. The fan is designed for easy cleaning—everything comes apart so you can remove any hair or grit that builds up around the blades. On the lowest setting, it's whisper quiet, yet it still moves a good amount of air, comparable to a cheap box fan on medium or high. On medium, you'll hear a slight whoosh, and it creates significant air pressure—enough to push air through a comforter or light blanket from five to ten feet away. On the highest setting, it does get pretty loud, with noticeable blade noise and a strong whooshing sound, but the amount of air it moves is impressive. The build quality is excellent. None of the parts feel delicate. The switch has a solid, quality feel to it, the blades are thick, and the fan's body is made of durable plastic that seems like it could withstand a strong impact. The stand is a sturdy metal tube. Overall, this fan feels like a "buy it for life" product, not something you'll be replacing anytime soon.
Review: VORNADO 293 Heavy-Duty Shop Fan Air Circulator TEN STARS!!! - The Vornado 293 Heavy Duty Shop Fan is AMAZING! I live on the third floor of an old house which was turned into apartments many years ago. Due to heat rising and the lack of a good heating system, inside temps run as high as 80 degrees in the WINTER! I have been threatened with eviction if I open a window, but cannot leave an air conditioner in the window either. I was getting sick and chronic migraines hate the heat and I suffer from them. I had to think of something so I bought this fan. It is a powerhouse of a fan, but not loud at all. I have one room that is not heated at all so I pull the heat from that room into the rest of the apartment. I also set it up in other "strategic areas" of the house where, (due to lack of weather stripping,) air comes in through the cracks. This fan pulls in so much air within 10 minutes my place is totally cooled off. I can't wait to see how much I save this summer using it to circulate the air conditioning. I was put off by the price at first, but it is by far the best fan I have ever owned. It is amazingly quiet for such a powerful fan and when set on the lowest of 3 speeds it is barely audible. I am guessing I will be able to do without one of my 3 air conditioners this summer. My electric bill has not gone up and I could not be happier with this purchase. It is also very easy to clean and barely anything to do as far as assembly. Very long cord so you can put it just about anywhere in your home. I will never buy anything other than a Vornado from here on out. I even like how it looks! If I could give it ten stars I would!

## Features

- OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE — The Vornado 293 shop fan is the ultimate work site side-kick. Assembled in the USA, this heavy-duty, large fan features a nearly indestructible body built to last. Designed for on-the-go use, the rugged grab-and-go handle ensures this electric fan won’t slow you down.
- VERSATILE — Whether you're using it as a garage fan, floor fan, or room fan, the 293 offers unmatched flexibility. Position this 16 inch fan almost anywhere and take advantage of its pivoting head to direct airflow exactly where you need it. With 3 powerful speed settings, it's the ideal air circulator and cooling fan for tough conditions.
- POWERFUL — Vornado’s signature Vortex Action gives this fan the strength to move air farthan than before. Whether you need a house fan, fan for bedroom use, or a reliable shop fan, this cooling fan keeps you comfortable in your home, garage, or workshop.
- DURABLE — Built for demanding environments, this heavy-duty fan features a high-impact case and an IP54 rated motor resistant to dust and debris. As a top-tier floor fan and air circulator, it includes a stable steel base with non-slip feet, a 10-foot grounded power cord, and a removable grill for easy cleaning.
- SUPERIOR SUPPORT — Our standards are high, and so are your expectations. If our product doesn’t meet them, we’ll replace it, for up to 5 years. Products designed and supported in Andover, KS.
- Built to meet U.S. voltage requirements. Certified, safety-tested, and warrantied for use only in the U.S.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0013LNKIY |
| Best Sellers Rank | #204,865 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) #78 in Floor Fans |
| Blade Length | 16 Inches |
| Blade Material | Plastic |
| Brand Name | Vornado |
| Cable Length | 10 Feet |
| Collection Name | Shop |
| Color | Yellow |
| Connector Type | Standard electrical plug (US) |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Controller Type | Button Control |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,442) |
| Electric Fan Design | Floor Fan |
| Finish Type | Gray |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00043765003527, 00043765004555 |
| Included Components | Cord |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Is Product Cordless | No |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 15.3"D x 16.2"W x 17.5"H |
| Item Type Name | Large Heavy Duty Air Circulator Shop Fan |
| Item Weight | 11.8 Pounds |
| Main Power Connector Type | 3-Pin Grounded |
| Manufacturer | Vornado |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Model Name | 293 |
| Model Number | CR1-0089-16 |
| Mounting Type | Floor Mount |
| Noise Level | 68 Decibels |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
| Number of Power Levels | 3 |
| Number of Speeds | 3 |
| Power Source | ac |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Air Circulation |
| Room Type | Bedroom, living room, dining room, hallway, basement, nursery, hallway, shop |
| Special Features | Vortex Action, deep-pitched blades, shielded dust-resistant ball-bearing motor, nearly indestructible body, meets OSHA safety requirements, made in America |
| Speed | 1550 RPM |
| Standby Power Shutoff | High Efficiency |
| Style | Fan |
| Switch Type | Toggle |
| UPC | 043765004555 756564252781 784331600251 785934125721 043765003527 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Voltage | 120.0 |
| Warranty Description | 3 Year Limited |
| Wattage | 85 watts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Vornado
- **Color:** Yellow
- **Electric fan design:** Floor Fan
- **Mounting Type:** Floor Mount
- **Power Source:** ac
- **Product Dimensions:** 15.3"D x 16.2"W x 17.5"H
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Air Circulation
- **Room Type:** Bedroom, living room, dining room, hallway, basement, nursery, hallway, shop
- **Style:** Fan

## Images

![293 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81posoCGXqL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Not all grounded cords are three prong. Is this three prong?**
A: yes it is a 3 prong cord.

**Q: Does the fan remember it's speed setting after power is cut, when using a timer?**
A: Yes:  the fan has a mechanical speed knob, which goes from  OFF -- HI -- MED -- LOW.  If you unplug (or power is cut,) then the fan will resume at the current knob position's setting once power is restored to it.

**Q: Does this fan have variable speed control or preset speeds. If preset speeds, how many?**
A: The fan only has 3 pre-set speeds. I believe Vornado only makes a few models which have 4 speeds. I live in Washington state where it doesn't get that hot, so the first speed is quiet and useful. Most people I think enjoy the 2nd speed (decent amount of air, and noise isn't that bad). Third speed would be considered loud by most users. Although, the fans motor is not loud (the noise is from the curved blades that Vornado uses push air and make extra noise). This is not the most quiet fan on the third setting. Vornado's are a different type of fan (in case you don't know) and really I would label them "air circulators" because they won't push dust around in a shop like other fans of this size would. I wanted to let you know just in case you didn't know, and good luck with your future purchases.

**Q: what are the cfm's for this fan?**
A: H: 685, M: 500, L: 360

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This thing moves air!
*by A***E on September 4, 2024*

I use this fan in the bedroom to help circulate the air from the AC, and it works wonders. I bought one of their smaller models about 15 years ago, and it’s still going strong, so I decided to pick up this one. The quality is just as impressive. The fan is designed for easy cleaning—everything comes apart so you can remove any hair or grit that builds up around the blades. On the lowest setting, it's whisper quiet, yet it still moves a good amount of air, comparable to a cheap box fan on medium or high. On medium, you'll hear a slight whoosh, and it creates significant air pressure—enough to push air through a comforter or light blanket from five to ten feet away. On the highest setting, it does get pretty loud, with noticeable blade noise and a strong whooshing sound, but the amount of air it moves is impressive. The build quality is excellent. None of the parts feel delicate. The switch has a solid, quality feel to it, the blades are thick, and the fan's body is made of durable plastic that seems like it could withstand a strong impact. The stand is a sturdy metal tube. Overall, this fan feels like a "buy it for life" product, not something you'll be replacing anytime soon.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ VORNADO 293 Heavy-Duty Shop Fan Air Circulator TEN STARS!!!
*by A***N on February 18, 2016*

The Vornado 293 Heavy Duty Shop Fan is AMAZING! I live on the third floor of an old house which was turned into apartments many years ago. Due to heat rising and the lack of a good heating system, inside temps run as high as 80 degrees in the WINTER! I have been threatened with eviction if I open a window, but cannot leave an air conditioner in the window either. I was getting sick and chronic migraines hate the heat and I suffer from them. I had to think of something so I bought this fan. It is a powerhouse of a fan, but not loud at all. I have one room that is not heated at all so I pull the heat from that room into the rest of the apartment. I also set it up in other "strategic areas" of the house where, (due to lack of weather stripping,) air comes in through the cracks. This fan pulls in so much air within 10 minutes my place is totally cooled off. I can't wait to see how much I save this summer using it to circulate the air conditioning. I was put off by the price at first, but it is by far the best fan I have ever owned. It is amazingly quiet for such a powerful fan and when set on the lowest of 3 speeds it is barely audible. I am guessing I will be able to do without one of my 3 air conditioners this summer. My electric bill has not gone up and I could not be happier with this purchase. It is also very easy to clean and barely anything to do as far as assembly. Very long cord so you can put it just about anywhere in your home. I will never buy anything other than a Vornado from here on out. I even like how it looks! If I could give it ten stars I would!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ POWERFUL AND QUIET
*by S***T on July 21, 2023*

For a relatively small fan, this guy is a powerhouse. I purchased it intending to use it in the garage, but it is so effective and quiet that I'm now using it indoors and will have to buy another for the garage, which is just fine because I like it so well. It has three power settings: low, medium and high. I have not used the high setting because there has been no need to. I have three other Vornado fans, and this one has to be my favorite because it does such a fine job of circulating the air and it's so quiet. The only thing I felt it needed was two lock washers to help hold the body in place during operation. After adding one lock washer to each of the two knobs, it stays in place beautifully. This is indeed a high quality product, as are all Vornado circulators, and you can't beat the 5 year warranty and US-based service. Vornado is the only brand of fan I use and can recommend it highly.

## Frequently Bought Together

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*Last updated: 2026-05-05*