( Better Homes & Gardens is owned by The Spruce's parent company, Dotdash Meredith.) This tower fan not only oscillates but also has three wind modes-you can select natural wind, sleep wind, and regular wind, each available at three speeds. Backed by our testing in the lab and at home, here are our best fans to keep you cool.Īfter we tested over 30 fans in various styles and sizes, the Better Homes & Gardens 3-Speed Tower wins our title as Best Overall, based on its affordable price, unique features (almost too many to test!), and sleek design. We also sent top-performing fans home with our testers to gauge their performance over six months and share their feedback on what it was like to use each fan in real-world conditions. We've tested over 31 fans in our Lab in Des Moines, Iowa, where we spent hours evaluating each fan's power and assessing their design and extra features. Which direction you go will be determined by your budget and how you expect to use your fan. We've also tested and loved plenty of simpler options that do their job incredibly at a very budget-friendly price. In the past few years, we've tested bladeless fans that are incredibly quiet (and great for homes with kids and pets), models with remote controls or apps to make it easier to operate your fan from across the room, and combination fans that also serve as space heaters or air purifiers. While fans are not a new invention by any means, there are lots of newer styles and features to consider, especially if you're planning to use one as a primary way to circulate air in your home. The Spruce Home Improvement Review Boardįans are a quick and easy way to circulate the air in a space, which can make a hot, stuffy room feel cooler without raising your electrical bill as much as a window or portable air conditioner.