Standing in front of a fan with the refreshing blast evaporating the sweat from your skin— it’s easily one of life’s simplest joys. Add in the endless potential for taking glamour-girl, hair-tossing selfies and it’s really a wind-win all around.
But seriously, every home should have at least one fan (or three). The technology that powers many fans today is seriously impressive and quieter than ever. Those in milder climates may be surprised to find just how effective a quality tower fan can be in cooling your home. Live in a hotter climate? Supplementing your A/C use with fans can also cut down on your air-conditioning costs. Just place one near a vent to circulate the cold air around the room, letting it reach more areas than ever before.
Want to know something else about fans that will really blow you away? The special features that fans are equipped with these days: temperature sensing, touch screens, bladeless design, programmability, and so much more. Here, we guide you to the one that’s just right for you.
For Easy-Breezy, Everyday Use
To maintain a comfortable all-around airflow, even the most diehard ceiling-fan devotees are rediscovering the humble pedestal fan—along with its sleek newer cousin, the tower fan. Streamlined and unimposing in design, these fans steadily circulate air at just the right level. They’re also useful for minimizing humidity, making hotter days that much more comfortable.
Fans with a bladeless design (a small, high-tech blade is actually hidden inside the unit) add a whole new level of user-friendliness that’s ideal for households with small children. Or try out one you can coordinate with your smartphone. How cool is that?
Keep Cool, Solo Style
Do you work in an office that feels like an inferno sometimes? A personal-sized desktop fan can be a real game-changer. Many models now feature compact designs that fold down for easy storage when not in use. Unexpected bonus: The refreshing breeze can also help waft away fumes when your cubemate burns microwave popcorn again.
A smaller fan works nicely at your bedside, too. Hot sleepers will rejoice in features like gentle oscillation, shutdown timers, and yes, a white noise machine option that lulls you to sleep with relaxing nature sounds.
Go with the (Fashionable) Flow
Fans have finally taken a cue from home appliances that look too good to hide away—think high-end kitchen mixers and artisan coffee makers. Many designs evoke a vintage vibe, with attention to detail and color that make them true conversation pieces. Some feature a more sculptural, modern look that’s right at home even in the trendiest of spaces.
Don’t let the great exteriors fool you. These are still hardworking fans made to keep you cool.
Quench Sweltering Heat (Indoors and Out)
Deliver a powerful punch to the muggiest days with fans that incorporate the temperature-lowering properties of water. Mostly designed for outdoor use, a quality misting fan can easily make backyard time bearable again.
A personal evaporative cooler is a unique and very affordable alternative to standard room air-conditioners. We like that it’s super easy to move from room to room. It’s also a smart backup A/C to keep stashed away for emergencies. Yet another reason you’ll never have to break a sweat again!