Did you know that a single window style AC unit uses a lot of electricity?
1.2 kilowatts an hour and that costs about 14 cents an hour to run? A good fan, on the other hand, uses about 30 watts. That costs a cent every three hours that you use it.
That’s why you ought to get one of the fans on our best cooling fans list. Be good to the environment and to your wallet.
Best Cooling Fans
Dyson AM06 Air Multiplier Table Fan
EDITOR’S CHOICE
Safe, gorgeous and yes, a bit on the expensive side – it’s still our favorite fan by a mile.
Vornado 783 Full-Size Whole Room Air Circulator Fan
TOP RATED CHOICE
A powerful floor standing fan unit that really can keep a whole room cool by itself.
Rowenta VU5670 Turbo Silence Oscillating Fan
BEST VALUE CHOICE
A nice stand fan of a more traditional design than most but still very quiet.
Dyson AM06 Air Multiplier Table Fan
The first thing that you ought to notice about this Dyson fan is how little it looks like a fan.
That’s because there are no spinning blades and that means it’s perfect for use when you have small children or pets running about the place.
You get great control over the direction of air flow all the same and a very good level of control over the amount of air flow too.
It really is one of the best cooling fans on the market.
Quick Fact: The first Dyson product was a bagless vacuum cleaner and today, it’s one of the largest and most innovative consumer products companies in the world.
1. This is the quietest fan we’ve encountered
2. It is gorgeous to look at and that makes a change for a fan
3. The lack of blades means that it’s super safe
1. It’s an expensive fan – though all Dyson equipment is
2. Horizontal rotation but no vertical movement
3. If you lose the remote, you will reduce the functionality
Vornado 783 Full-Size Whole Room Air Circulator Fan
When you absolutely have to cool down a big room but don’t want to set up an array of fans then there’s only one fan for the job – this Vornado model.
It’s ridiculously powerful, which is why it made our best cooling fans list, and at full blast, you can feel the air move 100 feet away from it!
The adjustable stand is very useful for helping you to fill a room with air.
Quick Fact: Vornado products are particularly energy efficient and the company won the Energy Star Partner of the Year Award for sustained excellence back in 2019.
1. The removable grill makes it super easy to clean the blades
2. You can cool nearly any large room with just one of these
3. You can pivot the head to get better airflow without a problem.
1. Manual controls and no remote control
2. Costs $40 more than Vornado 723 which is identical except the ability to change height
3. Requires custom tools to open the casing to perform maintenance
Rowenta VU5670 Turbo Silence Oscillating Fan
This is a surprisingly powerful standing fan with a very traditional design from Rowenta.
We liked that you can easily adjust the height and the angle of the fan head which gives you a lot of control over the direction of airflow.
We were also impressed by just how quiet this fan is.
We appreciated the remote control too because it meant we could adjust the fan easily without losing flow.
Quick Fact: Rowenta was founded in Germany in 1884 and their reputation as a premium supplier of household appliances is absolutely excellent.
1. The remote control is a really useful addition to the package
2. It runs really quietly and that can be very important
3. Lots of control over the airflow
1. It’s a bit on the bulky side and the design may not be for everyone
2. It’s a bit heavier than some of the other fans on our list
3. The remote control is well-hidden in the packaging and it might be easy to throw it out by accident
Geek Aire Rechargeable Floor Fan
Not every fan is designed for indoor use and the Geek AIre is the perfect cooling fan when you need a little breeze at a BBQ or lawn party.
It has a rechargeable battery that provides an incredible 20 hours of running time (so, it ought to last for the entire party) and it’s completely water-resistant so there’s no need to panic if it rains.
There’s no doubt this is a very versatile addition to our best cooling fans list.
Quick Fact: Geek Aire is a trademark and sublime of the Home Easy corporation and though it only arrived in the market in 2016, it’s backed by a big name brand.
1. Use it anywhere
2. Rechargeable battery life is awesome
3. Won’t explode if it rains
1. Could be more powerful
2. Not ideal indoors as it’s noisier
3. Not the prettiest of designs
Vornado 630 Mid-Size Whole Room Air Circulator Fan
The little brother of the other Vornado on this list is also a powerful fan.
It’s ideal for a medium sized room and you get three speed settings for control over the airflow.
It’s powerful enough that you can feel it up to 70 feet away and it’s quiet too.
We liked how easy it was to clean.
Quick Fact: Vornado products are designed with safety in mind and they say that they are the most “safety first” company in the industry.
1. Long reach
2. Quiet running
3. Use on the floor or on the desk
1. No remote control
2. The plastic finish feels a bit “cheap” for this price range
3. Some users report technical problems and then having problems claiming on the warranty
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