Stay cool this summer with early Prime Day deals on fans and ACs at Amazon
Summer is officially here and the weather let us all know it. A majority of the eastern U.S. is under an extreme heat wave this week. And, well, I live in a desert so it's been over 100 degrees for the last month. You can feel sorry for me, or you can appreciate that I am an expert on fans, ACs and generally staying cool.
Whether your AC is just not cutting it, you want to be more energy-efficient with a couple good fans or you need something handheld and portable for that on-the-go heat, I've got you covered. And so does Amazon with great deals ahead of the retailer's biggest shopping event of the year, Prime Day.
Here's what to shop to stay cool this summer:
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When is Amazon Prime Day?
Amazon officially revealed the the 2025 Prime Day sale will take place from Tuesday, July 8 through Friday, July 11.
USA TODAY Shopping will be covering all the savings throughout Prime Day 2025, so be sure to sign up for our newsletter and follow us on Instagram to stay updated!
Do I have to be an Amazon Prime member to shop Prime Day deals?
Yes, you must be an Amazon Prime member to access most deals. The July Prime Day sale has tons of special Prime-exclusive discounts on select products that can help members save more than anyone else. Plus, joining Prime helps guarantee you get other perks like fast shipping all year long, access to Prime Video, Prime Reading and Prime Gaming and more.
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