There are downsides beyond its price point; namely the fact that this fan requires self-assembly – you'll only have to do it once, but if you're already a little hot and bothered from the heat then it's a bit of an annoyance. And, unlike the MeacoFan 1056 Air Circulator which excels at simplicity of use, this Duux fan really has little toomuch functionality – does anyone really need 30 speed settings? – and its awkward controls make it a faff to operate at times. Although it does offer Smart functionality when connected to WiFi if you're keen to connect a fan to your Google Home hub or Alexa.

Honeywell Turbo on the Go! Fan (small, portable, folding

The values shown are for reference purposes and may vary according to the workpiece materials and other operating conditions. There are also a whole host of newly developed features to look out for when selecting a bathroom extraction fan, many of which will improve the indoor air quality (IAQ) in the space further. As temperatures climb, investing in one of the best fans on the market is a great way to keep your cool whilst the mercury rises.

If cordless use is a priority for you, the NSA Rechargeable Column Fan is a great option

Dehumidifiers are a great way to reduce the humidity in a room and to keep it free of condensation, damp and mould —however, they cannot be used in bathrooms. If, on the other hand, you are renovating a bathroom that currently has only a window for ventilation, there is no requirement to install an extractor fan —but it is highly recommended that you do, particularly if you are looking at how to stop condensation, mould and damp from becoming problematic. Is my extractor fan working properly? This option offers 12 speed settings, and with its ability to move1056 cubic metres of air per hour, it's the most powerful fan in our round-up. As it's a fan's ability to move the air that results in its cooling powers, it's no surprise that the MeacoFan 1056 Air Circulator also did the best job of all the fans we've put through the Ideal Home testing process at cooling us down.Even more impressive is the fact it delivers such power whilst remaining very energy-efficient, using just 9.5-23.5W. To make the most of its features, our tester found it's best to employ 'continuous monitoring' and 'auto' mode, whereby the purifying fan heater will continuously monitor air quality, temperature, and humidity information, display results on the LCD screen and in the Dyson Link Smart app, and on-board sensors will adjust the settings of the machine accordingly.

AnywhereFan Portable Camping Cordless Personal Desk Fan

Whilst a fan won't dramatically reduce the temperature of a room in the same way that one of the best portable air conditioners can, by moving the air within a room and keeping that airflow circulating, the breeze a fan creates will cool your skin and make hot and humid conditions far more bearable. Why should you invest in one of the most expensive fans in our round-up? Because the Duux Whisper really does live up to its name. It's the quietest fan we've tested and virtually silent on its lowest settings. This makes it the perfect fan for the bedroom, and, even on its most powerful settings with its 13-50 dB noise levels it remains the quietest fan we've come across. According to Victoria Plum: "Water vapour equating to as much as 10 litres can be released inside your home on a daily basis, which, unless extracted, can reduce air quality and lead to the formation of mould and damp." For me, the incident happened, I purposely didn't want to meet anyone on the Sunday morning because I wanted what had happened to fuel me for that day. My whole focus was let's make sure Europe win the Ryder Cup and then we will sort all the other stuff out afterwards.The NSA Rechargeable Column Fan is a bit of a mixed bag as far as performance is concerned. An anemometer gave a reading of 2.0m/sec when positioned dead centre and one metre away from the fan aperture, which is decent but considerably less powerful than the brand’s Ultimate Column Fan which gave a reading of 3.5m/sec. If that all sounds rather confusing, to simplify things a little NSA only lets you choose from five wider speed settings when using any of these modes. This helps you to more broadly set the power of the fan when it’s going to be working at variable speed. All in all, whilst it may cost significantly more than a budget fan, the MeacoFan 1056 Air Circulator offers so many added extras that it's definitely our first choice when it comes to beating the heat. Feeling the heat in the workshop, caravan, garden and other outdoor spaces? Stay cool with the Ryobi 18V Cordless WHISPER™ Fan. Designed to be compact and portable, the built in carry handle means this is truly a go anywhere fan. Featuring multiple adjustable positions for direct and targeted air flow along with multiple hanging points for different mounting options makes this an extremely versatile fan. The powerful but quiet motor spins at 1900rpm for maximum air flow or can be turned down to 930rpm to increase battery runtime while still keeping you cool. This is a bare tool - battery and charger are not included.