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Missed out on a fan this summer? Chill your space with our pick of the best still in stock, including tower and misting models
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Global — Caramel Quin
Missed out on a fan this summer? Chill your space with our pick of the best still in stock, including tower and misting models
• The best portable neck and handheld fans
Our world is getting hotter . Summer heatwaves are so frequent, they’re stretching the bounds of what we think of as summer. Hot-and-bothered home working and sweaty, sleepless nights are now alarmingly common.
Get a good fan and you can dodge the temptation of air conditioning. Aircon is incredibly effective, but it uses a lot of electricity … and burning fossil fuels is how we got into this mess in the first place. Save money and carbon by opting for a great fan instead.
• The best portable neck and handheld fans
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Source: The Guardian · Caramel Quin. Published 3 Sept 2026, 02:00 pm.
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