We tested seven different cooling fans so you can choose which one to buy when the heatwave strikes
With temperatures set to rocket soon, find out which model you should spend your hard-earned money on
IN flaming June everyone’s talking about fans. Not the footie variety . . . the ones that keep us cool when we’re hot ’n’ bothered.
The Sun’s NICK PRITCHARD conducted a “balloon test” – to see how far any model’s top speed could propel a balloon – and awards marks out of five for their cooling powers.
Dyson Pure Cool Desk
Balloon test: 253cm
There’s a wind of change blowing through fan world – this one’s got an app.
Acts as an air purifier as well as giving a cooling waft and all monitored on your phone. But hefty price would blow a big hole in most household budgets.
Rating: 4/5
£399.99 at
Ansio Tower Fan
Balloon test: 268cm
On full power it blasts a jet of cooling air.
The bladeless design makes it safe for kids and it is a breeze to set up.
Rating: 5/5
£38.99 at
Oscillating Pedestal Fan
Balloon test: 210cm
A cheap fix in a heatwave.
It has four speeds, but noise of top setting is likely to wind you up.
Rating: 2/5
£19.99 at
Honeywell HT900E Turbo
Balloon test: 240cm
Fan-cy that! This little ’un packed a hurricane-force puff – sending the balloon racing across the room.
Perfect for recreating those wind-swept Celine Dion music videos.
Rating: 4/5
£23.90 at
Status Fan 3 Speed Settings
Balloon test: 182cm
A wheezing old geezer would have offered more cooling relief.
Did air move? Not a bit.
Rating: 1/5
£25 at
Challenge Black Pedestal
Balloon test: 164cm
Failed to propel balloon very far, but soft breeze was pleasant enough.
Sleep timer’s a nice touch.
Rating: 3/5
£34.99 at
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Status 12m Portable Oscillating Desk Fan
Balloon test: 208cm
Cool in more ways than one.
Not only stirred the breeze – emitting just a gentle hum – it looks, er, cool too, thanks to retro silver finish. I’m a big fan.
Rating: 4/5
£35 at