Keep Cool With Less Energy
The Vornado Energy Smart 683DC pedestal fan is an energy-saving floor-standing fan.
- Uses up to 80% less energy than other pedestal fans.
- Whole room air circulation.
- Adjustable height from 81 - 97cm on a stable pedestal base.
- Adjustable dial to control airflow, noise & power usage.
- 5 year warranty.
Not All Pedestal Fans Are Created Equal
Fans are an ideal way to increase thermal comfort. They create a breeze which cools occupants through the wind chill effect. Paired with air conditioning, fans allow you to increase the set point on hot days. Or switch the aircon off altogether in mild weather.
While pedestal fans are generally quite useful, most are poorly made. They use inexpensive, noisy, and inefficient AC motors. It's not hard to see why broken fans often pile up at curbside hard rubbish collections.
We sell the Vornado 683DC (pictured on the left), not to be confused with the sometimes cheaper but poorer performing Vornado 683 (pictured on the right).
Vornado 683DC Pedestal Fan
Vornado Energy Smart Series fans use efficient DC motors. They are well designed and carry a 5 year warranty. Their variable speed control dial smoothly adjusts from:
- lowest speed drawing 2 watts at 400 revolutions per minute, to
- highest speed using 40 watts at 1,800 revolutions per minute.
Unlike regular pedestal fans, Vornado fans are designed to provide whole-room circulation. They call the resulting tornado-like airflow "Vortex Action."
Quiet Operation - the DC Pedestal Fan Advantage
Many people find fans can help them sleep. This includes both hot sleepers and those who enjoy some level of white noise. With the Vornado’s precise speed adjustability, just the right level of airflow or white noise can be set.
For overnight use, the energy savings really add up. The Vornado 683DC provides useful airflow with as little as 5 watts of power. Contrast that with the 40 watts (or more) used by most pedestal fans, even on their lowest setting.
The Vornado 683DC is quieter, more effective, and looks better than other pedestal fans.
Specifications - Vornado Medium Air Circulator 683DC Pedestal Fan
| Power Usage | 2 - 40 watts |
| Power Supply | The fan has a standard AU/NZ power plug (240 V AC). The Internal motor runs off 24 V DC from an inline transformer. |
| Fan Speed Control | Rotary dial (infinitely adjustable) |
| Noise | 30 - 58 decibels |
| Dimensions | 81 to 97cm adjustable height 47 x 47cm - footprint of pedestal base 30cm wide head with 23cm blade diameter Packaged Dimensions: 44 x 40 x 24cm |
| Weight | 3.6 kg |
| Colour | White |
| Connection | 2.8 metre power cord with 2 pin plug |
| Installation | Self Setup |
| Product Identifiers | Vornado 683 DC Energy Smart Medium Pedestal Air Circulator |
| Further Details | Brochure (PDF) & Manual (PDF) |
| Warranty | 5 Years |
Pedestal Fan Frequently Asked Questions
What about other Vornado fans?
Vornado has a wide range of fans but only a few models use efficient DC motors - called the Energy Smart Series. If you're looking for a compact fan, see the Vornado 533 DC or Vornado 633 DC - perfect for bedrooms, home offices, or similar.
How easy are they to clean?
Vornado fans have a detachable grill making it easy to clean the blades.
Do they oscillate?
The fan angle and height are both adjustable, but they do not oscillate. Instead, they're designed to circulate air throughout the room from a fixed position.
Does it come with a remote control?
No - please see the 6803DC model if you'd like the added functionality of a remote control.
Customer Reviews
I have had a desk top Vornado in my Office space for years but was never happy with the non-specific cooling from my eco-unfriendly air conditioner in the living/lounge room area. My newly-purchased larger standing Pedestal Vornado fan has been perfect in providing me with with a well-directed gentle breeze, near sound-proof, from the instant it is turned on, and even at room temperatures around 30 deg Celsius… all without feeling the need to turn on the noisy, slow to function, non-specific and far-more-expensive to run Air-con.
Amazed at the airflow. I'm standing 5 metres away from fan that is set to half speed and can feel the flow of air. My old fan can't do this and consumes double the watts. This fan performs so much better and uses less electricity.
5 stars as above
I love it. Honestly would not know there is a fan running. Using it in the bedroom on hot steamy Brisbane nights. So pleased I made the purchase.
I love Vornados for keeping me cool and keeping the air in the house circulating without blowing on me directly like a conventional fan. I like the feeling of fresh air circulating around me - ventilation rather than wind. I have been happy with an older model I have had for several years. The new models are extremely quiet on low settings, which are perfect for keeping you cool and comfortable throughout hot, humid southeast Queensland nights. Vornado fans significantly boost the effectiveness of a dehumidifier to rapidly reduce humidity and keep the house mould- and mildew-free with no musty smells. They are also great for helping to dry laundry (especially in conjunction with the dehumidifier). I love having one in the kitchen when using heat-producing appliances. They help keep bathrooms dry too.
quiet and good for big areas.
Have used these marvellous air circulators for over 40 years and love them. They are unobtrusive and keep my apartment at a good ambient temperature.
It’s not as powerful as it’s made out to be in other reviews. It’s quite silent unless you are using it to it’s capacity but I also don’t like it that it doesn’t oscillate
It’s a good fan but I don’t think it’s worth the price.
Vornado Energy Smart Pedestal Fan (683DC)
Not bad