The cool breeze of a fan is often all you need to feel comfortable on a warm summer's night. While less expensive to power than air conditioning, there are some downsides. If you have children or pets, the blades of the fan can be a hazard to inquisitive hands and paws. For those with allergies, the blades also collect dust quickly and can be a pain to clean. For the most part, the design and function of the standard electric fan has been the same since it was invented over a century ago. The electric powered blades cut through the air producing a choppy air flow. Dyson, known for their high-end vacuum cleaners that promise not to lose suction over time, has revolutionized the conventional fan. The Dyson Air Multiplier offers a bladeless fan that produces a smooth, pleasant breeze.
The Dyson Air Multiplier looks like a large cylindrical ramp balanced on a smaller, enclosed cylindrical base. The base draws air in and forces it into the loop through an amplification process that creates a jet of air that travels along the ramp. The air that is emitted is amplified 15 times creating a continuous flow of cool air. Unlike a conventional fan – which usually only lets you choose low, medium or high air speeds – the energy efficient motor located in the base can be adjusted to the exact speed much like the volume control on a stereo. Since the heaviest part of the fan is located in the base, the Dyson Air Multiplier is easy to adjust and is less likely to fall over.
James Dyson is the driving force behind the ingeniously designed Dyson Air Multiplier as well as vacuum cleaners, hand driers and a variety of other innovative inventions that Dyson's army of engineers design, research and test every day. As with Dyson's other products, Dyson's inspiration for the Dyson Air Multiplier was based on logic and creative use of technology. "We realised that this inducement, or amplification, effect could be further enhanced by passing airflow over a ramp," says Dyson. "And of course this was the point where the idea of a bladeless fan became a real possibility. Here was a way to create turbulent-free air and finally do away with blades."
The Dyson Air Multiplier comes with a two–year warranty and is available in a Silver/Iron 12" model for approximately $329.99 or in an Iron/Blue or White/Silver 10" model for approximately $299.99 plus shipping and handling. You can purchase the Dyson Air Multiplier from the online Dyson Store or at a retailer near you.
