Sanford 18 Inch Rechargeable Stand Fan with Remote, 9 Speeds, Solar Compatible and Power-Bank Output - SF974RSFN

This is the fan to own if the power in your area is not to be trusted. The Sanford SF974RSFN is a full-size 18-inch stand fan that runs on battery for 6 to 12 hours per charge, with nine speed settings and a remote so you are not getting up to change them. Where most rechargeable fans compromise on build, this uses five PP blades, an ABS body and a 100% copper motor — the component that decides whether a fan is still running in three years. It is also solar panel compatible, which means it can be charged entirely off-grid, and its USB power-bank output will charge a phone. Twelve SMD LEDs give up to 45 hours of light, and a 30-minute timer covers falling asleep. Full-size airflow, no mains required.

Specifications

Buying guide

If you are buying a rechargeable fan as your main fan rather than a backup, this is the specification level to look for. The copper motor is the detail worth paying for — aluminium-wound motors run hotter and fail sooner, and a fan's motor is the part that decides its lifespan. Nine speeds sounds like marketing but is genuinely useful on battery, because running two notches lower is what stretches you from six hours towards twelve. Solar compatibility is the feature to weigh honestly: it is transformative if you have or plan a panel, and irrelevant if you do not. Check the runtime expectation against how you will use it — 6 to 12 hours is a real range that depends almost entirely on speed. Charge it fully before a rainy-season outage rather than after one starts, keep the blades clean since dust on blades measurably reduces airflow, and use the remote rather than reaching past a spinning fan.

How it compares

Against the mains-only 16-inch stand fan in the range, this adds battery operation, a remote, LED lighting and solar compatibility at a considerably higher price — worth it if outages are frequent, unnecessary if they are not. Compared with the 16-inch 5-in-1 rechargeable fan, that model is more versatile in mounting (table, ceiling, floor or wall) while this is larger, has more speed settings and a stronger motor specification. Against the 12-inch rechargeable box fan, this moves far more air and stands at the right height for a room rather than a desk.

Frequently asked questions

How long will it run without mains power?
Between 6 and 12 hours per full charge, depending almost entirely on the speed you use. Running two notches lower is what takes you towards the upper end.

Can it really run off solar?
It is solar panel compatible, so it can be charged from a panel rather than the mains. That makes it genuinely off-grid capable if you have a panel; if you do not, treat this as a normal rechargeable fan.

Why does the copper motor matter?
A 100% copper motor runs cooler and lasts longer than aluminium-wound alternatives, and the motor is the component that determines how many years a fan keeps working.

Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.

Pairs well with

• Sanford 16 Inch 5-in-1 Rechargeable Fan with Remote - Table, Ceiling, Floor and Wall Mounting - SF965RTF
• Sanford 16 Inch Stand Fan with 5 Blades, LED Light and 90 Degree Oscillation - SF907SFN
• Sanford 12 Inch Rechargeable Box Fan with 24 LED Lights, Timer and USB Output - SF919BFN BS

Available at WIMU Kitchen, Nairobi. Same-day Nairobi delivery · countrywide shipping (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret) · pay by M-Pesa or on delivery. Questions? WhatsApp +254 758 157 035.