If you are watching the budget, these smaller and simpler fans still make a noticeable difference in stuffy rooms.
Home office desks and bedside tables
A simple compact desk fan that gives you a gentle breeze while you work without taking over the whole room.
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.
Pulling cooler evening air into stuffy rooms
Useful for boosting cross ventilation in the evenings by placing it near a window to draw in cooler air.
Children bedrooms and small bedside tables
A gentle bedside fan that takes up little space and includes a soft night light for children or guests.
Targeted cooling in tight spaces
A handy little fan that clips onto shelves, bed frames or monitor arms to give you airflow exactly where you need it.
Many affordable fans move plenty of air if you place them well. The main compromises tend to be noise levels, build quality and extra features like timers or remotes.
Pick a fan size and type that suits your room and make sure it has at least a couple of speed settings. A basic oscillating pedestal or tower fan often gives the most cooling per pound.
