Tower fan dubbed a 'lifesaver during the heatwave' drops to under £100 in Prime Day deal
With the Met Office predicting parts of Scotland to reach a whopping 30C this weekend, many of us are rushing to look for ways to keep cool over the next couple of days. For those who are suffering with the warmth while indoors, buying a fan could be a handy solution.
As it is the last day of Amazon's Prime Day sale, the retail giant has slashed the prices off a variety of fans to help households through the warm weather. With Prime Members receiving next day delivery, shoppers will be able to enjoy a nice refreshing breeze in no time.
One popular fan included in the sale is the Dimplex Ion Fresh Cooling Tower Fan. Normally retailing for £109.99, shoppers can now snap it up for only £69.99 - saving shoppers £40.
With a built-in ioniser, this tower fan will also improve the air quality in your home as it can capture dust particles. This is particularly important for people with hayfever, as this fan will allow sufferers to breathe a bit easier while it is being used.
Designed with a sleek copper finish, this fan stands at a height of 107.7cm and comes with 70 degree oscillation to provide a wide cooling coverage to the whole room. Shoppers have the option of three fans speeds to best fit their needs, which can be controlled with the handy remote.
Additionally, the fan comes with a sleep mode to help users get a better night of rest, as well as an LED screen and built-in thermostat to show the current temperature of the room. On top of this, for those who don't want to be constantly turning the fan on and off, it comes with an adjustable 12-hour timer to help save energy.
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Alternatively, Amazon has also slightly dropped the price of the Philips Oscillating Tower Fan 5000 Series down from £89.99 to £70. This fan will let users enjoy powerful airflow with minimal noise as the rotating fan has a minimum sound level of 39dB and a maximum of 46dB.
Over on Argos, the retailer is selling the Bush Digital Grey Tower Fan for £65. With a height of 76.5cm, this fan comes with three wind speeds as well as three modes - normal, nature and sleep. On top of this, shoppers can choose between four different timers.
Back to the Dimplex Tower fan, it currently has a 4.4 star rating from Amazon shoppers and over 1,000 people have purchased the device in the last 30 days. Many shoppers have raved over this fan's cooling ability, with a few saying it has been a lifesaver during the heatwaves.
One delighted shopper said: "Excellent fan. Works very well. Reasonably quiet. The colour is very attractive & blends in well with most furnishings. Because the angle is adjustable ie you can lean it backwards so it doesn't blow straight into your face it is brilliant. Love it. Would highly recommend."
With another five-star reviewer adding: "This fan has been a total lifesaver during the heatwave. Even on the lowest setting, it puts out a surprisingly strong breeze. It runs quietly, which has been great when watching TV without being too distracting. Setup was quick and straightforward— ready to go in just a few minutes."
However, a few shoppers did grumble. One person wrote: "Not as quiet as I would have liked, but you soon get used to it."
While another added: "Could be a bit lighter for easier moving about, but overall, it keeps things cool without fuss and looks pretty sharp doing it."
Despite this, a top reviewer praised: "Excellent product, welcome addition to the office just in time for the warm weather. Quiet operation so cools without being a distraction."
With a sixth shopper adding: "Arrived in perfect timing to save us from the UK heatwave. I've become the favourite member of the family, even with the cat, because I bought this to keep us cool and they all love it! Our teenager even joined us in the lounge!
"Super easy to set up and use, noise doesn't disrupt at all and airflow reaches the whole room. I really like the big LED panel on the front. Overall, a great fan that's made a huge difference during the hot weather!"
To buy the Dimplex Ion Fresh Cooling Tower Fan, click HERE.
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