7 quiet fans that won't keep you up at night

Tried and tested by Quiet Mark, these fans will help you beat the heat.

By LISA WALDEN for HOUSE BEAUTIFUL

Looking for a quiet fan to keep cool this summer? With temperatures set to soar around the UK, now is the ideal time to snap up a low-noise cooling fan. Whether you're on the hunt for quiet fans for your bedroom or tower fans, Quiet Mark has uncovered the best ones that won't keep you up at night.

There's a lot to consider when choosing a fan, including size, style, speed, and noise levels. If you're planning on using your fan during the day, noise levels might not matter as much, however, if you sleep with your fan on then consider fans with silent settings.

Wondering why you should buy a quiet fan? 'During the day, the reduced noise level enables you to focus on many tasks, such as WFH Zoom calls, or playing with the children during the summer break,' say the team at Quiet Mark, the independent global certification programme launched by the UK Noise Abatement Society charitable foundation. 'At night, a quiet fan will not only make the room more comfortable for sleeping in, but also the motor sound won't keep you awake, desperately reaching for the pillow to place over your head!'

On that note, take a look at these Quiet Mark-approved fans to add to your shopping list...

1

WIRELESS FAN — BEST QUIET FAN

Whisper Flex Smart Wireless Fan - Black

Duux

In smart black, this quiet fan is adjustable in height, has 26 speed settings, and a horizontal and vertical swing to ensure every direction of the room is reached. Best of all, it won't make a noise when switched on, so you can sleep or work in peace.

2

SMALL FAN — BEST QUIET FAN

MeacoFan 1056 Air Circulator, White

Meaco

Looking for a quiet fan that will keep you cool at night? Well, the MeacoFan has low running costs, low noise levels and a longer lifespan. With its multi directional oscillation and large airflow, you can be sure it will keep you cool all summer long.

3

TOWER FAN — BEST QUIET FAN

HY254E QuietSet Tower Fan

Honeywell

Not only does this quiet fan have a sleek design, but it also has five cooling settings (including whisper quiet and turbo) to ensure you get the cooling power you need.

4

DYSON FAN — BEST QUIET FAN

Pure Cool Tower Advanced Technology Air Purifier Fan

Dyson

Not only is this best-selling quiet fan great for cooling you down during the night, but it also removes 99.95 per cent of allergens from the air. Cleverly, you can control your environment via the Dyson Link app to see just how clean your home really is.

5

OSCILLATING FAN — BEST QUIET FAN

Dual Power Stand Fan

NSAuk

Quiet Mark accredited due to its ultra-quiet operation, this white Dual Power Stand Fan ensures an all-round cooling effect. Perfect for a hot day, it has 32 speeds, three modes, and an oscillation range from 30 – 120 degrees.

6

DESK FAN — BEST QUIET FAN

Rechargeable White Desk Fan - 5 Inches

Dimplex

Beat the heat with this small rechargeable and quiet fan, which is just £29.99. One of the quietest cooling fans on the market according to Quiet Mark, it can run for up to 15 hours (at the lowest speed setting) on a single charge. Perfect for cooling down at your desk.

7

TOUCH CONTROL FAN — BEST QUIET FAN

12" DC Pedestal Air Circulator Fan - DV12PDQM

Devola

Designed to be efficient, strong and near-silent, this Devola quiet fan has three different modes including normal, nature and sleep, so you can tailor your fan to suit any individual needs. It also features a 69° vertical oscillation, 12 hour timer and 12 different fan speeds. Ideal for bedrooms, the living room or study.

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Read the original article on the House Beautiful website here.

Read the article on the Women's Health website here.

Lisa Walden's article was also published on the MSN Microsoft News website here.