Amp Up Your Chill With These Personal Cooling Fans

Summer is coming! But, as much fun as the season brings—outdoor activities, summer weddings, beach vacations, and family barbecues—it also means hot weather 24/7. If you can’t sleep when the temp is just the teeniest bit too high, it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to feel mid-July (or next week, depending on where you live).

FYI, It's not just you—or me, if I'm being honest. As temperatures rise outside, so do nights of insufficient sleep, according to a 2017 study published in Science Advances. What's more: The best type of room to sleep in is one's that quiet, dark, and cool, per the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.

Besides catching Zzzs, working in an uncomfortably warm room decreases cognitive performance, Harvard researchers found in a 2018 study. And while you might say, "I have air conditioning! I’ll just turn it on when I get hot." But didn't you also promise yourself you wouldn't run up the electricity bill this month? Or, maybe you simply don't have A/C (I grew up without it and turned out just fine, TYVM). Either way, you should get a cooling fan.

If you’re looking for a strong breeze that circulates air through the whole room, Vornado has got you covered. One reviewer even said, "Zeus himself could not muster a storm to match the air moved by a Vornado." And, if you can’t sleep through any noise, Honeywell's QuietSet Whole Room Tower Fan is committed to sticking to a whisper. From personal desk fans to bladeless options, these 17 best cooling fans will keep you sane this summer.