Things are hotting up in the UK, and that usually means you can expect fans to be very much full price. Except this heatwave has coincided with Amazon Prime Day — and a bunch of rival sales events from other retailers — and that means we're unexpectedly blessed when it comes to fan discounts.
I've rounded up the best options from Amazon and beyond, focusing on trusted brands and well-reviewed products. I've split my picks into pedestal, tower and desktop fans.
Pedestal fans are probably what you think of when you think of a fan — a circular fan head on a skinny stand. They're easy to move from room to room, and some models can be adjusted in height for directed cooling where you need it. A tower fan looks a little smarter (and indeed, is more likely to have smart features), and is designed to live in a permanent spot in the corner of a room. A desktop fan sits on a tabletop for more localised cooling; for example to blast at your face while you're working from home.
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Fans don't lower the temperature in a room, but they will make you feel cooler by helping the sweat evaporate from your skin faster. You'll find more information and advice in our in-depth best fans guide. If you need something more extreme, you could consider investing in a portable air conditioner unit (although be aware these are selling out fast). Alternatively, if you're just in the mood for a bargain, head to TechRadar's early Prime Day deals guide for the best discounts on all kinds of tech.
Fan deals — best bargains
- Philips Smart Pedestal fan: now £69.99 at Amazon (was
£89.99) - Philips 2000 Series table fan: now £44 at Currys (was
£54.99) - Dreo smart tower fan: now £110 at Amazon (was
£129.99)
Pedestal fan deals
Desktop fan deals
Tower fan deals
More Prime Day deals in the UK
- Amazon Prime: sign up for a 30-day free trial
- Amazon Devices: Fire TV, Ring & Blink from £24.99
- Amazon Haul: up to 30% off
- Apple: AirPods Pro 3 for a record-low price
- Appliances: up to 45% off Ninja, Tefal & Sage
- Beauty: up to 60% off Philips & Oral-B
- Essentials: household goods from under £10
- Fashion: up to 50% off
- Father's Day: up to 50% off gifts & drinks
- Headphones: up to 50% off
- Laptops: from £149.99
- Tablets: Samsung & Lenovo from £125
- Toys: up to 25% off Lego and Tonies
- TVs: from £129.99
- Vacuums: up to 40% off Eufy & Roborock
- Wearables: Garmin & Huawei from £36.99