This compact countertop fan cools down my hot, windowless bathroom in seconds

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2 days ago

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If you live in a major (and likely densely populated) city like New York, you already know, first hand, the struggle of keeping windowless rooms cool in the sweltering summer months.
Particularly in the Big Apple, a summer heat wave is more of a "definitely" than a "maybe," so it's a must that any windowless rooms feel less like a hot box and more like a breezy oasis.
In my case, my bathroom's the space in question, and my secret to keeping it easy-breezy is this powerful countertop fan that circulates air so seamlessly that I sometimes forget that there's no window in sight.
Windmill Smart Air Circulator Fan
Don't let its compact size fool you — this small-but-mighty fan packs a serious punch in the power department and will come in handy on those unbearably hot days.
$69
I've owned the Windmill Smart Air Circulator Fan for over two years now and, throughout that time, it's been one of my tried-and-true summer staples, and hasn't steered me wrong yet. In fact, during the most recent New York City heat wave where temps rose to 103° F, it was my saving grace.
What I love most about this fan is its ease of use and form factor. It's small enough to fit on a vanity or bathroom counter, but not so tiny that it won't produce enough breeze to cool you down while you brush your teeth on a hot summer morning.
It's also one of the quietest fans I've used, especially given its power capacity — and I've tested tons. According to the brand, it's 20% quieter than its competitors — a stat that I can fully stand behind. A few times, I've even accidentally left it running at medium blast after leaving the bathroom since I didn't hear it as I exited. It's that quiet.
Boasting two fan modes: personal (first three speeds) and air circulator (final two speeds), this fan covers user preferences — from those who need just a slight cooling off to those who run hot and need full blast. That's all thanks to the five cumulative speeds: whisper, low, medium, high and boost. And as someone who's a medium-to-high speed user across the board, I appreciate that I don't have to crank it up to the max to get just a little bit of cooling relief.
The varying speed settings aren't the only thoughtful design standouts: you're also able to change the angle of the fan itself with ease (and without hearing those annoying clicking noises). So, if you're standing above it, you can tilt it upwards in your face's direction with very little force.
A few more features that make this a worthwhile purchase are its single soft-touch button that functions as both the power switch and speed adjuster, its auto-dimming LED display, and its smart functionality.
I have mine connected to my Google Home account, so if I forget to turn it off after I leave the room, and I'm already cozy on my couch, I can remotely operate the fan from the app or via a simple voice command. If you're not a Google Home user, it's also compatible with Amazon Alexa, the native Windmill app, and if all else fails, you can always use the included remote control.
With heat waves spreading across the country, now is the best time to snag this air circulator fan. It comes in three colors (butter yellow, marine blue and white).