Best fans and air coolers for UK homes

These are strong all round picks for typical UK homes. They help bedrooms, home offices and lounges feel cooler on warm days and sticky nights.

Quick comparison

Model Best for Capacity Room size Rating
MeacoFan 1056 Air Circulator Cooling bedrooms and living rooms quietly 0L Small to medium UK rooms ★ 4.7 View on Amazon
Dyson Cool AM07 Tower Fan Stylish low noise cooling in lounges and bedrooms 0L Medium to large rooms ★ 4.5 View on Amazon

Our picks in more detail

MeacoFan 1056 Air Circulator

MeacoFan 1056 Air Circulator

Cooling bedrooms and living rooms quietly

A powerful but quiet air circulator that can move air around a room without needing to sit right next to you.

  • Capacity: 0L
  • Room size: Small to medium UK rooms
  • Energy: Low power DC motor with multiple speed settings
Dyson Cool AM07 Tower Fan

Dyson Cool AM07 Tower Fan

Stylish low noise cooling in lounges and bedrooms

A premium tower fan that looks neat in the corner of a room and offers smooth airflow with a sleep timer and remote control.

  • Capacity: 0L
  • Room size: Medium to large rooms
  • Energy: Efficient brushless motor with variable speeds
Duux Whisper Flex Smart Fan

Duux Whisper Flex Smart Fan

Flexible bedroom and home office cooling

A smart pedestal fan that can run off mains or battery, with quiet modes that suit sleeping and working from home.

  • Capacity: 0L
  • Room size: Small to medium rooms
  • Energy: Low power DC motor with app control
Pedestal Fan With Remote and Timer

Pedestal Fan With Remote and Timer

Living rooms and bedrooms on a budget

A good value pedestal fan that can sit in a corner of the room and oscillate to keep several people comfortable.

  • Capacity: 0L
  • Room size: Small to medium rooms
  • Energy: Standard AC motor with three speed settings

Category questions

What is the best all round way to cool a typical UK bedroom

A quiet oscillating fan placed a few metres from the bed, used alongside good ventilation, usually works well. Portable air coolers and AC units can help further but cost more and may be noisier.

Do I need a portable air conditioner or is a fan enough

In many UK homes a decent fan is enough for most of the year. Portable air conditioners cool more deeply but are heavier, louder and use more electricity, so they are best in rooms that get very hot or for people who really struggle to sleep in the heat.