Ryobi’s First 40V Misting Fan Tames Oppressive Summer Temps

Ryobi’s Largest Misting Fan Offers a High-Volume Avenue to Cooler Temps This Summer

Ryobi has several fan models across its 18V, 40V, and USB Lithium battery systems. In the 40V world, the brand is expanding its offerings with a new 18-inch hybrid model. What’s better, it’s the first misting fan on this platform! I’m diving deeper into the Ryobi 40V 18-inch Misting Air Cannon before its release so you can decide if it’s the right model to keep you cool this summer.

Ryobi 40V Hybrid 18-inch Misting Air Cannon: Overview

• Model: Ryobi RY40MF01
• Airflow: 5000 CFM
• Airspeed: 800 FPM
• 3 Speed Modes
• 3 Misting Modes
• Blade Diameter: 18 in
• Power Source: Ryobi 40V Battery / Power Cord
• 140° Pivoting Head
• Metal Housing
• 6-inch All-Terrain Wheels

The Ryobi RY40MF01 fan is the third iteration 40V Air Cannon. It features an 18-inch blade that provides an airflow of up to 5000 CFM and reaches top airspeeds of 800 FPM.

While this is a bit less airflow than Ryobi’s largest 40V fan (RY40HF01), which reaches top levels of 6300 CFM, that model has a 20-inch drum, which enables a higher air volume.

As with that model (and the rest of Ryobi’s Air Cannon fans), the RY40MF01 has a hybrid power design. This means that you can power it using either a Ryobi 40V battery or an extension cord for all-day runtime.

With a 6.0Ah battery, Ryobi estimates runtimes of up to 24 hours on the lowest setting and 3.25 hours on high. If you’d like higher runtime metrics, you can equip a 40V 12.0Ah battery for up to 6 hours on high or 41 hours on low.

This model is also the first misting-capable fan on the 40V system. With the misting mode activated, Ryobi claims you can experience temperatures up to 15° cooler within a 20-foot range. In the summer heat, I can see this being really useful, especially here in central Florida. However, the effect is even greater for those of you in dry climates.

To enable the misting function, this fan can either pull water from a bucket or other fresh water source, or connect directly to your garden hose.

On the design side, this fan features a 140° pivoting head to direct air and mist in almost any direction. In addition, there are two 6-inch all-terrain wheels and a fold-down handle to make transport easy.

How Does it Compare?

As the third entry into Ryobi’s 40V Air Cannon lineup, here’s a side-by-side look at how it compares to the other two models in this series, the 20-inch RY40HF01 and the 14-inch RY40HF02.

Ryobi 40V Hybrid 18-inch Misting Air Cannon Price

This fan is set to release in April, and it will retail for $289 as a bare tool. While it is a hybrid model and doesn’t require a battery for power, be sure to pick up a Ryobi 40V battery and charger if you plan to use it away from a power outlet and aren’t already on that battery system.

Ryobi backs your purchase with a 3-year warranty.

Should You Buy It?

As Ryobi’s second-largest Air Cannon on the 40V platform, and also the system’s first misting fan, there’s a lot to like about this model on paper ahead of its release. It’s around $40 more expensive than the 20-inch hybrid Air Cannon; however, with the RY40MF01’s added misting function, that price increase makes sense, especially considering the heat relief it can offer.

If you’re after a solution for cooling a larger area, this model is worth considering for your collection. However, if you just need something for personal cooling, the 40V battery topper fan is always present on my desk, and it only costs around $40 (bare). Otherwise, there are several budget-friendly models on the 18V One+ platform to choose from if you’re not looking strictly for 40V fans.