This quiet and powerful Meaco fan currently has 25% off
The heatwave essential is lightweight, energy-efficient and has a clever Sleep Mode.
In the UK, where air con is rare and homes are built to retain warmth, the rare hot days we get can be stifling.
So, a good fan you can use and rely on year after year is the kind of buy you'll never regret.
Take this award-winning Meaco MeacoFan 1056 Air Circulator. Usually retailing for £110, it might seem expensive, but a product doesn't get this many consistant five-star reviews without being a seriously good piece of kit.
At John Lewis it has racked up a huge 708 five-star reviews, while at Argos a whopping 97% of shoppers would recommend the effective fan.
Plus, it currently has 25% off at Argos, taking the price down to £82.50, so now's a great time to add it to your basket.
Why we rate it
Not only can this modern, stylish fan cool a whole room at its highest speed (there are a whopping 12 fan speeds) but its advanced DC motor delivers a stronger breeze than a standard fan that reaches over several metres.
At 3.2kgs it's also lightweight enough and portable enough to sit on a desk or a bedside table for individual cooling at a lower speed, and has a chic looking handle so you can move it around easily.
It's whisper quiet, too. The noise level starts from just 20dB (similar to a whisper) and has been recognised in numerous independent tests conducted by QuietMark and Which? for being a low noise product.
It's also a lot more economical and energy-efficient than other cooling fans because it uses low power consumption from under 10 watts, which means lower running costs.
This clever gadget is also intuitive - it has a special ECO mode that automatically adjusts the fan speed up or down for you as the room temperature changes meaning you never get the chance to feel hot and uncomfortable. Genius.
As if that wasn't thoughtful enough, if you need a cooling breeze to help you nod off it has a special Sleep Mode that adjusts the cooling rate, so you don't wake up feeling chilly in the middle of the night. There's also an Off Timer so that it will automatically turn off at a certain time if you don't want it running throughout the night.
You control it using a magnetic remote control that sits in the centre of the fan. And if you hate any lights glaring at you while you sleep, you have the choice to turn them off which is definitely a bonus.
The fan also comes in 100% recyclable packaging with a two or three year warranty depending where you purchase it from.
What the reviews say
Shoppers have been blown away by the quietness and high-quality spec of this well-designed Meaco fan, finding it easy to use, portable, and really effective at cooling a room. Its clever Sleep Mode has also won a lot of admirers, too.
"Love the way it oscillates up and down and from side to side, very pleased with it."
"I’ve got this fan and the floor standing one. They are great fans lovely and quiet with an impressive cooling wind with up to 12 settings."
"Have only had it a couple of weeks and have used it every night...so peaceful and powerful, definitely recommend....member of family also got one now at our recommendation."
"Absolutely amazing fan, does not produce warm air at the back like normal cheap fans. It is almost like an air conditioner. This was recommended by a friend and I would 100% recommend it."
"Powerful airflow while also practically silent. I can easily sleep with this on and normally fan noises would keep me wake."
Shop it now: Meaco MeacoFan 1056 Air Circulator, White | £82.50 (Was £110) from Argos
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Argos has also slashed the prices of many of its other fans, so there's no better time than now to stock up.
Whether you want a compact desk fan or larger tower design to cool a whole room, there's something for everyone. To save you scrolling through pages of deals, we've handpicked our top picks to shop now.
