The best fans to keep you cool: 14 tried and tested favourites to beat the heat
Summary
The article reviews 15 different fans that help keep people cool during hot weather while using much less electricity than air conditioners. It explains how the fans were tested for power use, noise, and cooling ability, and recommends the best options for different needs and budgets.Key Facts
- Fans use far less electricity than portable air conditioners; typical fans use between 8W and 60W, while air conditioners use about 1,000W.
- The AirCraft Lume was rated the best overall fan, using only 18W on its highest setting.
- Other recommended fans include a budget desk fan by Devola and the Shark FlexBreeze Pro Mist, a misting fan.
- Testing included measuring air speed, noise levels, electricity use, and cooling effect with tools like anemometers, sound meters, and thermometers.
- Some fans tested were evaporative coolers, which cool air by blowing it over water, using less energy than traditional air conditioners.
- Fans were also evaluated on size, looks, how easy they are to control, and price.
- After testing, most fans were donated to a charity that furnishes homes for women and children escaping domestic abuse.
- The article encourages using fans as an energy-efficient alternative to air conditioning to save money and reduce carbon emissions.
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