Article 6Y1PZ The best fans to keep you cool: 15 tried and tested favourites to beat the heat

The best fans to keep you cool: 15 tried and tested favourites to beat the heat

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Caramel Quin
from Technology | The Guardian on (#6Y1PZ)

Struggling to sleep and work in the balmy months? Chill your space - and avoid energy-guzzling aircon - with our pick of the best fans, from tower to desk to bladeless

The best portable neck and handheld fans, tested: six expert picks

Our world is getting hotter. Summer heatwaves are so frequent, they're stretching the bounds of what we think of as summer. Hot-and-bothered home working and sweaty, sleepless nights are now alarmingly common.

Get a good fan and you can dodge the temptation of air conditioning. Air con is incredibly effective, but it uses a lot of electricity ... and burning fossil fuels is how we got into this mess in the first place. Save money and carbon by opting for a great fan instead.

Best misting fan:
Shark FlexBreeze Pro Mist FA300UK

Best for style:
Vortex Air Pro Plus

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