Best low energy fans and air coolers

Low energy cooling is all about mixing efficient fans with simple habits like keeping blinds down at the right times.

Our picks in more detail

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
Honeywell Evaporative Air Cooler

Honeywell Evaporative Air Cooler

Making living rooms feel cooler in dry warm spells

An evaporative cooler that can feel more effective than a standard fan if you are happy to keep the water tank topped up.

  • Capacity: 10L
  • Room size: Medium rooms and open plan spaces nearby
  • Energy: Uses water tank and fan rather than compressor
Box Fan For Window And Floor Use

Box Fan For Window And Floor Use

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.

  • Capacity: 0L
  • Room size: Small to medium rooms
  • Energy: Low to medium power motor

Category questions

Do fans use much electricity

Most standard fans use far less electricity than heaters or portable air conditioners. Running a fan for an evening typically costs pennies, especially on lower speeds.

How can I stay cool without huge energy bills

Combine fans with shading windows, opening windows at cooler times of day and closing doors to keep cooler air where you want it. Avoid running portable AC units with windows open.