The Best Fans for Any Budget
If you know where to place them throughout your home , fans can be an invaluable tool in combating the summer heat, saving you money on cooling bills and keeping your home livable. I use fans year round to combat the heat caused by my ancient radiator that my landlord manages and that I suffer from, so I know a thing or two about the best ones. Here are some great fans to help you keep your cool.
The Best Large Fans for Your Home
If you’re looking for a large, powerful fan that can cool a large room, here are some reliable options.
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Maybe this summer you’ll finally pull the trigger on the expensive but effective Dyson? Dyson’s work is all about air, whether he’s using it to suck up dirt from a carpet or curl wet hair, so they’re trustworthy when it comes to fans. The Cool Gen1 TP10 Purifier costs $329 and the Cool AM07 Air Multiplier costs $359.08, or you can get the Hot+Cool AM09 Jet Focus for $424, using it for cooling in the summer and heating in the winter. Not only do these things look sleek, but they work and are convenient: Reviewers praise the magnetic remote controls that attach directly to the car, as well as the ease of cleaning.
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The New York Times praises the Vornado Silver Swan Alchemy ($179.99) as an “upgrade” from other fans because it has high performance and is fairly quiet and vibrates (plus it has an “attractive retro design” that makes it look Cool). in your house, pun intended).
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Until last week, I had a Lasko tower fan ($64.99) and it had lasted me a commendable seven years. It would have lasted longer if I hadn’t tipped it over as often and neglected cleaning it as much as I should have, but even when the vents were full of dust, this bad boy was blowing cool air everywhere. At 42 inches tall, it’s a little bulky, so only get it if you have room for it and are willing to clean a bunch of tiny slats in the back. It’s no-frills (except for a handy remote control that lets you change the speed and engage the oscillations from across the room), but it does mean business.
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I replaced this Lasko with the Antarctic Star Tower Fan ($49.49) and am personally very happy with it. Like other models, it has remote control, vibration and three speeds of varying intensity. It was easy to customize and what I really like about it is the light pink color. If aesthetics are important to you, but you still want something powerful, give it a try.
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If you need something with a longer radius, consider the Levoit Tower Fan ($59.97), which advertises that it can cool up to 25 feet. Reviewers have tested this claim , demonstrating that it does indeed reach 25 feet, which is great news for those with a large room that needs some air circulation.
The Best Small Fans for Your Home
Sometimes you just need a small fan for direct cooling or to help in tight spaces. Try these.
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I bought the Conbola Table Fan ($22.94) a few months ago and I can’t believe how much I love it. I use a small fan on my bedside table to generate white noise at night, and while it’s much smaller and sleeker than the monster I had before, it’s just as powerful and noisy enough for bedtime use. What attracted me to it, of course, was its pink color, but what I liked about it were its features: it only needs a small USB cord to work, and when plugged in, it also charges, so you can move it around without having to charge. You don’t need to be constantly tied to an outlet.
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For a simple desk fan, try the Black + Decker Table Fan ($14.07), which has rave reviews on Amazon from people praising its tiny size and ability to fit on a windowsill. If you have little space but a lot of warmth, this might be for you.
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Conbola, which I’ve become strangely loyal to after the great success of my little pink fan, also offers a bladeless table option ($37.79) for those who want the Dyson look without the Dyson price. You get three speed options, touch controls, and the ability to charge and move it. The advantage of bladeless fans is that they are easy to clean: wipe down the inside and dust the vents with a rag without even taking them apart.