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The latest fan news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Ideal Home
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Do you really need a separate fan, heater, air conditioner, purifier and dehumidifier?Or can one appliance really do it all?
By Sarah Handley
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Is it really worth spending more on a handheld fan, or should you stick with a budget option?I’m a fan expert, and this is what I think you should do
By Sarah Handley
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I got my hands on the brand new Meaco Sefte Tower Fan ahead of its launchI used to think tower fans were nowhere near as good as pedestal versions, until I tried Meaco’s newest release
By Sarah Handley
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Dyson HushJet Mini Cool Fan vs Shark ChillPill — which should you buy?I’ve tried both this summer, and this is the one I'd buy again to keep cool on the go
By Sarah Handley
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I’ve tried and tested the best fans – these are my top picksAs someone who runs hot, my internal thermometer makes me well placed to put the best fans through their paces in my own home
By Sarah Handley
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Blueair’s brand new handheld fan is a super quiet solution for on-the-go coolingIt's got a quirky design for table top use too
By Sarah Handley
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Dyson’s first sub-£100 fan is by far the most powerful handheld model I’ve ever triedBut that power comes at a noisy price
By Sarah Handley
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Fan, misting fan or portable air conditioner? I’m a hot sleeper who has tried all threeThis is how I'd rank them
By Sarah Handley
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Forget handheld fans, this is the cooling device every editor I know is wearingI'm entering my neck fan era
By Rebecca Knight
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No air con? Try these 5 tricks to supercharge your fan's cooling power in the heatwaveTry these tips of your fan feels like it's just blowing hot air
By Sarah Handley
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This powerful misting fan cools a room in under a minute – I’m choosing it over a portable air conditioner for the July heatwaveIdeal Home's resident cooling expert has convinced me that this powerful misting fan is a great choice for cooling a room fast
By Kezia Reynolds
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Where to find portable ACs and fans still in stock – the only places you can buy cooling devices ASAP to see you through the heatwaveWe've tracked down all the places you can still buy a portable AC, plus tips to keep you cool while you wait for delivery
By Sarah Handley
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It's the cooling appliance nobody talks about, but it's perfect for UK heatwavesI'm recommending one to everyone I know this week
By Jenny McFarlane
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Where to position your fan to create a wind chill effect to cool your home fastAre you putting your fan in the right place?
By Kezia Reynolds
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If you want a stylish and whisper-quiet fan, this Duux smart fan gets my voteIt really could not be simpler to use, too
By Sarah Handley
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I’ve tried both a £180 and £50 fan — this is how they really compareIs the expensive one really better?
By Sarah Handley
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These are the best desk fans I swear by while working from homeThey’re ideal for small spaces too
By Sarah Handley
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The new AirCraft LUME fan is the most powerful of any I’ve testedIts clever design means you you get two fans in one, plus it's whisper-quiet
By Sarah Handley
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Lidl's £60 Dyson bladeless fan lookalike is back in stores this week – and even cheaper than last yearWith a heatwave on the horizon, this fan couldn't have arrived at a better time
By Kezia Reynolds
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Meaco's new table-top air circulator is powerful and quietBut it has a clever feature that means it'll last much longer than other portable fans
By Sarah Handley
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M&S has launched a rival for John Lewis' bestselling £12 handheld fan – it's just as sleek and even more affordableGet yours now or regret it later
By Annie Collyer
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I did not expect this sub-£100 Silentnight fan to be as quiet or as powerful as it isIt can hold its own against fans that are twice the price
By Sarah Handley
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Pro Breeze’s new hybrid fan has been freshening up my home with it’s nifty scent podI have high hopes that it’ll see me through a summer heatwave too
By Sarah Handley
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I upgraded my basic fan to this quiet Meaco pedestal air circulator, and I’m kicking myself for not doing it soonerFor me, this is everything a fan should be
By Sarah Handley
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Russell Hobbs Bladeless Fan with Cool & Heat Function ReviewThis dual purpose fan and heater combo has helped me maintain the ideal temperature at home, despite the changeable weather outside
By Sarah Handley
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I tested an affordable alternative to Dyson's all-in-one fan, heater and air purifier and was seriously impressedIs this affordable Dyson hot+cool fan alternative as good as the real deal?
By Zoë Phillimore
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Experts reveal the best place to put a fan to save money on your energy bills and cool a room fastGet the most out of your fan
By Kezia Reynolds


