The 10 Best Fans to Buy to Keep Your Home Cool

If you have a smaller room or office that you want to cool down for under $20, the Honeywell HT-900 TurboForce Air Circulator Fan is the fan for you. This fan features three speeds and its adjustable fan head is capable of tilting up to 90 degrees so you can direct the breeze exactly where you want it, and breezes can reach up to 25 feet away. The fan uses a unique blade design to help it stay quiet when it operates. The Honeywell HT-900 TurboForce Air Circulator Fan also features a removable grill for easy cleaning and can be mounted on the wall.

Although on the pricier side, the Dyson AM06 Air Multiplier Table Fan comes with a lot of perks to make it worth the extra cash. For starters, this compact table fan does not have any spinning blades — it's built to create a constant stream of cooling air projected through its ring. Because there are no blades, this fan is very safe around kids and pets, and a snap to clean. The fan oscillates to spread air throughout the room and it's also energy efficient, designed to use 40% less power than Dyson's previous desk fan model. It offers 10 airflow settings, which can be set through the included remote control that stores on the machine via magnet. And because the Dyson AM06 Air Multiplier Table Fan is so quiet, it's a great option for the bedroom — it even comes with a sleep timer with preset intervals between 15 minutes to nine hours.

A top pick on Amazon with over 4,300 ratings and 80% 5-star reviews, the Honeywell Carnegie LED 52-inch Ceiling Fan is an industrial-style ceiling fan with lots of great options. Available in three colors — matte black, copper, and pewter — the ceiling fan offers three speeds and a reversible motor, which means you can reverse the fan in the winter to help push warm air down. The fan is controlled by a remote and boasts a "walk away light delay" (tap the button once and the light and fan will turn off in one minute) and light dimmer for its three included bulbs. The Honeywell Carnegie LED 52-inch Ceiling Fan can be mounted in three different ways — standard, sloped, or flush-mounted — and is best used in rooms measuring 12 x 12 feet to 18 x 18 feet in size.

With almost 10,500 reviews and 4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon, the Vornado 660 AE Large Whole Room Alexa Enabled Air Circulator Fan is an excellent option if you're looking for a floor fan. Similar to the extremely popular Vornado 660 — which is out of stock pretty much everywhere right now — the four speeds of the Vornado 660 AE can be controlled either through push buttons on the fan itself or controlled hands-free through your smartphone or tablet via the Alexa app. Don’t let the floor fan’s relatively small size fool you — the fan uses Vornado's specialized air circulation technology to move breeze up to 100 feet away from the fan. And the chrome glide bar on the fan allows the fan to be adjusted up to a full 90 degrees.

The Rowenta VU5670 Turbo Silence Oscillating Pedestal Fan provides strong cooling airflow in an ultra-quiet manner. This pedestal fan has three speed settings — two of which feature turbo-enhanced air power, and the third is a silent mode so it operates with no noise. The fan's generous 16-inch diameter fan head and oscillation capability equal greater cooling coverage, and its height can be adjusted from 42 to 54 inches as needed. The Rowenta VU5670 Turbo Silence Oscillating Pedestal Fan is controlled through an included remote that can be stored within the fan, and also has an eight-hour timer and an energy-saving mode.

When it comes to box fans, the Genesis 20-Inch Max Cool Box Fan is a top-rated option for under $40. The fan features a 20-inch fan head for excellent air distribution and is made with a heavy-duty copper motor so it lasts for a long time. Three fan speeds give you full control over the air power you want, and it can easily rest on any flat surface — floor or table — making it a great option for any spot around the home. The fan also has a built-in carry handle to make maneuvering it easy, and its slip-resistant feet mean that it's stable wherever you place it. And for a box fan, the Genesis 20-Inch Max Cool Box Fan is pretty stylish with its starfish-shaped blades and a slim profile, so it will look good wherever you place it within your home.

With almost 18,000 reviews and 4 stars on Amazon, you really can't go wrong with the Holmes Dual 8-inch Blade Twin Window Fan. When installed in a room's window, this fan effectively replaces inside warm air with outside cool air thanks to its dual fans that can either work together or independently. The fan also features a controllable thermostat so you can set what temperature you want in the room, and it will monitor the air cycle to keep it at that desired temperature. The fan features two speed settings, water-resistant motors, and a three-year limited warranty. The window fan is designed to fit almost any double-hung, vertical-slider, and casement window through its included adjustable extender screen and panel.

Why purchase both an air purifier and a fan for your home when you can have both tools in one? The Blueair Blue Pure Purifying Fan both cleans the air of over 99 percent of dust and allergen particles, all while cooling you down. This box fan uses a patented process for its air circulation, so it's able to provide a stream of air across a 90-degree range to cool down the whole room without needing to oscillate. Through just one push button on the fan, users can cycle through three speed settings, including a white noise speed for bedtime. Perfect for use on either the floor or a table, the Blueair Blue Pure Purifying Fan uses a washable fabric pre-filter that comes in five different colors, so this fan will fit into any color scheme.

If you like the idea of a rechargeable battery-operated fan, then you'll definitely want to check out the Geek Aire Rechargeable Outdoor High-Velocity Floor Fan. At under $100, this highly-rated floor fan on Amazon uses a rechargeable battery that can provide cool air for up to 24 hours on one charge. The fan features a specialized blade design and motor, so the fan's oscillation noise is lowered and the air flows more smoothly from the fan throughout the room. The fan can also be tilted up to a 360-degree angle and is made from a metal frame and blade construction, making it waterproof so it can be used both indoors and out. Its variable speed settings are easily controlled through a single knob on the fan.