Best cooling fans to help you deal with the heat at home

Set at floor level, rooms of all sizes will benefit from a decent floor fan. However it would be prudent to bear in mind your storage options for when you don’t need it, as well as the power it offers when selecting the best-fitting option for the intended space.

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Some days are so screamingly warm, they make you want to stand inside a wind tunnel. Boneco’s Swiss-made design answers that breezy daydream, with 270-degree manual rotation, multiple speed levels and a max of 33W power usage.

Thanks to the deep blades, the flow will flood your indoor spaces and circulate air effectively around the entire room, bringing the temperature back down to reasonable levels.

If you’ve got high ceilings or multiple floors that you want to cool, the Boneco F220 is ideal: it will pour cool air in, just like a shower, to help you regulate temperatures quickly and quietly.

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This triple-speed fan will cut through stuffy rooms like bedrooms and home offices quickly and quietly, taking up as little room as possible. With adjustable height and wide blades to project air more efficiently, it’s the perfect investment buy to have in place as summer begins.

It’s a design that is made to last but should the worst happen, breakdown support is available, and you can also get a three-year replacement for an extra £9.60.

Vornado fans have a well-earned reputation across the pond as being powerful yet noticeably quiet and we’re pleased to report that the Vornado 460 is no exception. This impressive model can push air to a range of 75ft but still uses less energy than other fans (60W) with similar specs.

Using the power of patented Vortex technology, the lower blade rotation speed means it uses less energy while generating the same airflow — but with much less noise at just 65dB. The wide grill can be taken off for cleaning when required. It focuses the air circulation to cool the whole room without warm spots. For a powerful fixed airflow, this is one of the best fans around and a foolproof way to get air moving FAST.

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This three-speed fan comes with a remote control as well as a telescopic stand, making it simple to set up and control from wherever you are in the room - particularly helpful for anyone with mobility issues.

Operated by mains power, the 16” head oscillates so air projection will reach most corners of the room and there’s a built-in timer function too, which means you can keep it on to cut through muggy nights as you sleep without worrying about having to turn it off.

Best of all, it does all this while using as little power as possible (50W), making it one of the most economical and eco-friendly fans available.

Comes with a two-year guarantee.

Working alongside all of the other smart gadgets in our house is this smart floor fan from Duux. Available in both black and white, this fan can be controlled via the app or the remote control provided.

With 26 speeds this fan is perfect for large spaces or just keeping your room ultra-cool regardless of the heat outside. You would expect the noise from such a powerful fan to be incredibly loud, however, we were impressed with how quiet it was - you can even turn night mode on which further reduces the noise level and dims the display so there are no harsh lights.

The fan is extendable so it can be used as a desk fan (51cm) or placed on the floor (when extended to the full 88cm).

Got nosy toddlers and curious pets to worry about? A bladeless fan is the safest option as well as being the quietest. While Dyson is the undisputed king in this department, there are a few other worthy models that have made it into our edit.

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Keeping air flowing around the room is all good and well, but if you live by a busy street, you run the risk of bringing unwelcome pollutants to your space too.

Enter Dyson, long the leader when it comes to smart home electricals, and its Dyson Purifier HEPA Cool Formaldehyde purifying fan which not only cools warm air, but ‘washes’ it of nasty particles like formaldehyde (emitted from household paint, varnishes and printers), nitrogen dioxide (caused by road traffic, tobacco and fuel-burning heaters), PM10 particles from pollen and allergens (a godsend for hayfever sufferers and asthmatics) and general household odours (think cooking, pets and kids).

It comes with a magnetic remote control, which can sit happily atop the unit, but can also be controlled through your phone’s Dyson Link app via Bluetooth. There are 10-speed settings, and it propels cool air into the room using its patented air multiplier technology.

The smartest thing of all is that it continually detects dust, allergens, mould and formaldehyde particles in the room, before trapping them into high-performance filters that never need replacing. So, while it’s expensive, buying new filters is one cost you won’t have to factor in past the initial purchase of the machine.

It oscillates and also can remain stationary, giving you the choice of focused or circulating cooling. And you can set it to a timer or keep it on Night Mode to keep sticky nights at bay.

As flexi-working means we spend so much more time at home and with busy roads and general pollution tainting our space, Dyson’s latest device is a real investment in home air quality improvement. The twin action function - purifying and cooling - means it will become a household must-have this summer. Simple to set up and even easier to use, after just one night we felt the difference.

Comes with a two-year guarantee.

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If the above is a little too expensive Dyson’s older fans still offer excellent tech for money. The AM07 harnesses its famous ‘air multiplier’ technology to project a steady stream of airflow - all while running as quietly as a mouse.

Dyson has made this to be 60 per cent quieter and more energy efficient than its older models – and it’s been given a Quiet Mark award by the Noise Abatement Society to prove it. One for bigger spaces, the fan comes with a remote control and timer that will set it on and off at pre-set intervals ranging from 15 minutes to 9 hours.

It won’t purify the air, but if that’s something you’re happy to do without, this is a great device to add to basket.

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Best for: small homes and hot sleepers

If you’re looking for a personal fan for your home office or bedroom, Dyson’s Pure Cool Me will clean the air of pollutants while keeping your space’s temperature regulated.

The little gadget scrubs the air clean through an activated carbon and glass HEPA filter before using patented Dyson Core Flow technology to blow cooling, freshly filtered air just where you need it. It works via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi and is compatible with Alexa, Amazon and Siri.

Use it with the Dyson Link app to monitor dwindling levels of dust, allergens and bacteria. So satisfying.

Also available in white.

If you’re looking for localised cooling without affecting temperatures elsewhere in the room, a small table top fan could be the option for you.

This is one of the top-rated desk fans in its category with more than 4,000 ratings on Amazon. Compact but powerful, it’s 25 per cent quieter than comparable fans and offers three settings for intense cooling or just to keep the air moving around the room. Powered with a plug socket.

With a retro design, this table fan not only brings cooling breezes into your space but offers a style injection too. It comes propped up on little non-slip feet to help air projection and there are two speed settings to help you adjust the air to your needs.

Measures 31cm x 27cm x 11cm, and is available in two other shades.

Cute and compact, this USB-operated fan weighs in at a dinky 6oz. There are three speed levels - low, medium and high - and boasts 360^o tilt rotation. It’s got superb reviews on Amazon, with one reviewer writing: “I decided to try this little gadget to move around with me to keep me cool without freezing everyone else at the same time. It’s brilliant. Not too noisy and very portable.”

This Scandi-inspired grey and wood desk fan is a fashionable and, of course, practical addition to a bedroom or study. With three speed settings (we found that level one did the job pretty well), 180-degree oscillation and an adjustable tilt, you’re sure to keep cool no matter the temperature of the room.

Keep calm and carry on: Duux’s Globe fan will provide a much-needed escape from the heat up to seven metres away - making it ideal for a kitchen counter, bedroom table, or a corner of your home office desk.

It might not be the most fashionable fan but when you feel the cool breeze on your face, you’ll love it more than some family members. It’s Quiet Mark-certified too, so won’t make a din when you’re trying to concentrate.

With a two-metre long cord, the fan doesn’t have to be plugged in right next to the socket, giving you greater flexibility on where you put it.

Typically a compact design and boasting stealthy operating noise, these fans are ideal for placing in the bedroom, lounge or office.

With the height of summer still a few months off, now’s the time to buy a fan before they all sell out again. Slim and compact, this oscillating tower fan is the quickest way to bring temperatures down thanks to the three speed settings and three types of wind (natural /normal/sleeping).

Enable the time when you’re sleeping and easily move it around the house or office with you thanks to the handle-top.

A remote is included but you’ll need one CR2025 battery to get it working (not included). Effective to a five-metre range.

One of the highest-rated fans on Argos, this tall bladeless cooler is freestanding and compact enough to sit in tight corners and small bedrooms. It measures H121cm x W31cm x D31cm and comes with a remote control and timer function so you can operate it remotely.

The most promising review?: “Stylish, beautifully crafted, slim and elegant. It performs effortlessly. I love it.” One-year guarantee included with purchase.

Need cooling to go? These handheld designs have you covered.

Small fan, small price - big airflow. Stash this fan in your bag or pocket on warm days for instant relief when you need it. The fan is lightweight and portable but the best bit is that it’s rechargeable - so no need to constantly buy batteries. Just plug in the USB charger when you need to top it up.

If you want a fan that will really turn heads, look to Khu Khu at Wolf & Badger, where there’s a range of beautifully printed hand fans on offer. Granted, it requires a little effort to keep you cool but just think what you’ll save in battery costs and space! While it’s probably not one for the home or office, the designs make great travel companions, whether it’s on the sweltering Central Line or picnicking in the park.

Support global craftsmanship with a helping hand from Toast. The brand’s Khmer fan in earthy bottle green and brick colourways has been crafted by artisans in Cambodia using the leaf and trunk of the palm plant. It folds into a compact shape when no longer needed, making it the perfect choice for travelling.

Small yet mighty, John Lewis’ handheld fan is an affordable pick with plenty of colour options to choose from. Shoppers love this petite fan, which can be thrown in a handbag for sweltering London commutes and picnics in the park.

The cooling comrade you didn’t know you needed, this mini fan has reaped five-star reviews across the board. The battery-powered device doubles up for setting your makeup and keeping you feeling fresh in general. Note the variety of power settings, which allows you to adjust the intensity with a rapid finish whether on the tube or sun-bathing beachside.