Summer is well underway and the whole country seems to be sweltering in a heatwave. With further chances of hot spells, we could be facing restless muggy nights and hot sticky days over the next few weeks.
If you haven’t already invested in an electric fan to beat the heat and you don’t have the budget for more premium options like the Dyson fan, you needn’t worry as there is a huge variety of reasonably priced fans to keep you cool this summer.
From tower fans and desk fans to handheld and oscillating options, we have rounded up this week’s best deals on fans under £100 – including a multi-purpose fan equipped with a humidifier and air cooler.
If you’re looking for a generic fan that’s budget friendly and does exactly what you need it for, this 12 inch desk fan from Q-Connect is sure to do the trick. It features a three speed setting, a wide angle oscillation and static mode. It has a maximum airflow volume of 954.
Need a fan on during the night? This number one Amazon bestseller generates minimal noise so is unlikely to disturb your sleep. One shopper wrote: ‘Quick and easy to assemble. I purchased this for my one-year-old’s bedroom and it’s as quiet as a fan can be and a lovely size to sit on the drawers. My son had no issue going to sleep with the fan on so I’m very happy with it. Great price too!’
Ideal for your workspace, bedroom or living room, this Generic pedestal fan oscillates to keep the air cool in your home and features three speed push buttons to suit your preference.
The freestanding fan has an adjustable height of approximately 125cm so it can blast air cool air towards you whether you’re sitting down at your desk or lying down in bed.
It is a number one Amazon bestseller in Pedastal fans and has notched up more than three thousand reviews. Many shoppers note this fan is easy to assemble and good value for money.
If you’re limited to floor space, this simple tower fan from Argos takes up minimal space thanks to its tall slim design.
The 45W Tower Fan’s oscillating feature will circulate the air more effectively in the room to ensure your home stays cool. There’s also a timer which enables you to program the fan to run for up to 120 minutes- ideal if you don’t want the fan on all night long.
One reviewer wrote: ‘Cracking fan. Does the job really well in my living room. Fairly quiet too. Much better than I thought it would be for the price. Works better than the top models which are very expensive.’
If you want to upgrade your current fan or decide to spend a little extra, this offering from Black and Decker is a three in one digital air cooler, humidifier and cooling fan.
The advanced cooling system evaporates cool water through the honeycomb filter without needing to ventilate out of the window. The dual ice packs improve cooling performance to expel ice cold air and moisture into your room. The 7 litre water tank is easy to remove for filling up with fresh water.
The Black and Decker fan has an impressive wind distance of up to 9 metres and features three airflow settings: normal, natural and sleep mode. The smart LED display is easy to use when controlling the speed settings, swivel system, and setting the 7.5 hour timer for flexible and efficient cooling.
If you want to keep your little one cool while out in the heat, this Bonbell Stroller Fan is ideal for attaching to a buggies/ pushchairs, prams and cribs.
Alternatively, you can even attach it to a treadmill or a bike to keep cool while exercising.
The flexible octopus designed tripod legs means you can bend and shape to how you want, and adjust to any position you like, whether its wrapped around a handle or used as a handheld fan. The portable fan features three speed settings and can double up as a light-source with three brightness settings, which is ideal if you’re going camping.
Whether you’re working from home and miss the air con of the office, work outside all day, or simply struggle in the summer heat, this GOAMZ Lazy neck fan might be the perfect cooling solution for a heatwave. You can hold it while commuting on public transport, stand it on your work desk or even wear it around your neck while working outdoors. Plus, it’s easy to fold away in your bag.
Handsfree, lightweight and flexible, the personal fan is designed to keep you cool in all types of situations and offers up to 2-10 hours of of fan blowing time depending on your selected speed. It even features LED Light which can act as a night light for children.
It also works as an aromatherapy machine, simply add the essential oil you like to the foam in the fan middles and unwind whilst cooling down.
For a quick cool down wherever you are, this convenient handheld fan from VersionTech has got you covered.
Equipped with six fan blades and strong power, the portable fan ensures maximum air flow and can has a wind distance of up to 3 metres. Its lightweight and compact design allows you to easily store it plus it can also fold up to 180°, so you can hang it from a beach umbrella, or clip onto other objects.
One Amazon customer wrote this glowing five star review: ‘I cannot recommend this fan enough! All three speeds are fantastic and not like a normal hand fan, which are usually useless. This one actually blows your hair back, it’s that powerful on the top speed.
‘Charged by USB which is fantastic, no more batteries dying when you need them. You can charge it in a laptop during the day at work to keep topped up, but the battery life lasts for a long time anyway.’
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