Floor fan comparison
Air King 9230 30-Inch Pivoting Floor Fan vs DEWALT DXF-2490 24-Inch Drum Fan
Compare the product details currently available for two fans in the same category. Start with installation fit, then check power, size, controls, and airflow.
Buying checks
What separates these two fans
Start with the details that affect installation and use. Each point below uses a documented value or says when a detail is not documented.
Check the circuit and nameplate
Air King 9230 30-Inch Pivoting Floor Fan: Voltage: 120 V; Current: 2.4 A; Power draw: 255 W; Motor: 1/4 HP. DEWALT DXF-2490 24-Inch Drum Fan: Voltage: 120 V; Power draw: 120 W. Match the documented requirements to the intended circuit, then confirm the installed unit’s nameplate.
Measure the space and support
Air King 9230 30-Inch Pivoting Floor Fan: Blade diameter: 30 in; Dimensions (W × H × D): 33.75 × 35.5 × 12.25 in; Weight: 48.3 lb. DEWALT DXF-2490 24-Inch Drum Fan: Blade diameter: 24 in; Weight: 32.54 lb. Use the dimensions and weight that are documented to check clearance, support, and service access.
Compare airflow at the same operating point
Air King 9230 30-Inch Pivoting Floor Fan: Airflow (high): 7,400 CFM; Airflow (medium): 6,360 CFM; Airflow (low): 4,980 CFM. DEWALT DXF-2490 24-Inch Drum Fan: not documented. Check that the ratings describe the same operating point, then account for placement and installation losses.
Match the controls to the location
Air King 9230 30-Inch Pivoting Floor Fan: Noise: 75 dB(A); Tilting head: Yes. DEWALT DXF-2490 24-Inch Drum Fan: Outdoor rated: No. Check the location’s noise, direction, weather, and guard requirements against the details that are documented.
Consider this option if
Air King 9230 30-Inch Pivoting Floor Fan
Its documented electrical details (Voltage: 120 V; Current: 2.4 A; Power draw: 255 W; Motor: 1/4 HP) suit the intended circuit. Confirm the installed unit’s nameplate.
Consider this option if
DEWALT DXF-2490 24-Inch Drum Fan
Its documented electrical details (Voltage: 120 V; Power draw: 120 W) suit the intended circuit. Confirm the installed unit’s nameplate.
Specifications
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“Not listed” means this catalog has no value. Inferred values are marked so they are not mistaken for confirmed specifications.
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| Specification | | |
|---|---|---|
| Airflow & speedListed output and speed settings. Compare ratings only under the same test conditions. | ||
| Airflow (high) | 7,400 CFMListedManufacturer page | 6,500 CFMListedOther source |
| Airflow (medium) | 6,360 CFMListedManufacturer page | Not listed |
| Airflow (low) | 4,980 CFMListedManufacturer page | Not listed |
| Max speed | 1,040 RPMListedManufacturer page | 1,050 RPMInferred — not verifiedSource not recorded |
| Speeds | 3ListedManufacturer page | Not listed |
| Mounting & sizePhysical fit, support method, clearance, and handling details. | ||
| Blade diameter | 30 inListedManufacturer page | 24 inManual entryProduct manual |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 33.75 × 35.5 × 12.25 inListedManufacturer page | Not listed |
| Mounting | floorListedManufacturer page | floorManual entryProduct manual |
| Weight | 48.3 lbListedManufacturer page | 32.54 lbManual entryProduct manual |
| Cord length | 10 ftListedManufacturer page | 12 ftManual entryProduct manual |
| Electrical & motorMatch these figures to the intended circuit and installation requirements. | ||
| Motor | 1/4 HPListedManufacturer page | Not listed |
| Power draw | 255 WListedManufacturer page | 120 WManual entryProduct manual |
| Current | 2.4 AListedManufacturer page | Not listed |
| Voltage | 120 VListedManufacturer page | 120 VManual entryProduct manual |
| Comfort, controls & dutyListed operation, environmental, and service details. | ||
| Noise | 75 dB(A)ListedManufacturer page | Not listed |
| Tilting head | YesListedManufacturer page | YesInferred — not verifiedSource not recorded |
| Outdoor rated | Not listed | NoManual entryProduct manual |
| Warranty | Not listed | 5 yearsManual entryManufacturer page |
| Finish | Not listed | YellowInferred — not verifiedSource not recorded |