A tower fan solves the aesthetic and spatial problem a pedestal fan creates. At 45 inches tall but genuinely slim, the Sanford SF6701TRF tucks into a corner, beside a sofa or against a wall, taking a fraction of the floor area of a stand fan with a wide circular base — which in a furnished sitting room or bedroom is often the deciding factor. Its height means it delivers air along a tall column rather than at one level, so seated and standing people both feel it. At only 50W it is economical to run for long periods, and three speed settings with a remote control mean you adjust it from where you are sitting. It also looks considerably more like furniture and less like an appliance.
Specifications
| Height | 45 inch, floor standing |
| Power | 50W |
| Speed settings | 3 |
| Design | Slim tower, minimal floor space |
| Control | Remote control |
| Model | SF6701TRF |
Buying guide
Choose a tower fan for space and appearance, and accept the trade-off in airflow. A tower moves less air than a 16 or 18-inch pedestal fan of similar price — the narrow outlet cannot match a wide blade — but it takes far less floor space, looks neater in a furnished room, and distributes air over a taller column so it reaches both seated and standing people. At 50W it is cheap to run for long periods, which suits an evening in a sitting room. If maximum airflow is your priority, a pedestal or wall fan is the better buy and no tower will change that. Practical points: keep it clear of curtains that could be drawn into the intake, and vacuum or brush the intake grille regularly, since towers accumulate dust internally and lose output — that is the usual reason a tower fan seems to weaken.
How it compares
Against the 16 and 18-inch stand fans, those move considerably more air while this takes far less floor space and looks neater. Compared with the portable air cooler, that lowers air temperature by evaporation where this only circulates. Against a wall fan, a tower needs no drilling and can be moved. Against a ceiling fan, no installation at all. Choose it when floor space and appearance matter more than raw airflow.
Frequently asked questions
Does it move as much air as a pedestal fan?
No — a narrow tower outlet cannot match a wide blade. You gain floor space, height coverage and a neater look; you give up some airflow.
Is it economical to run?
At 50W, yes — cheap enough to run through a whole evening, which suits sitting-room use.
Why has it lost power over time?
Towers accumulate dust internally. Vacuum or brush the intake grille regularly and output returns.
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 Portable Air Cooler 80W Bladeless with 3.5L Water Tank and LED Display - SF8127PAC
- Sanford 18-Inch Stand Fan with Remote Control, LED Display and Adjustable Height - SF901SFN
- Sanford 16-Inch Stand Fan with Remote Control, LED Display and 5 Blades - SF903SFN
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.
Last updated: 1 May 2026
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