I tried a £20 Home Bargains fan - it's a lifesaver during a heatwave
As the weather stays warm this week, many are on the hunt for ways to keep cool. I've always had a bit of a struggle finding the right temperature regardless of the weather; I'm always too hot or too cold. However, I may have finally stumbled upon an effective solution.
Last year, I purchased a £19.99 fan from Home Bargains and brought it out of storage this week to combat the heatwave. It's been an absolute godsend.
The fan is cool, compact, and quiet, proving itself to be an essential item I couldn't do without. The Pifco 32" Oscillating Tower Fan is also remarkably affordable given what it offers, particularly when compared to the hefty price tags often associated with similar devices.
Standing at approximately 84cm tall, the fan is discreet enough to fit into any room and compact enough to stow away when not in use. It packs more punch than a desk fan or some of the smaller devices you'll find on the high street, though it might not quite match up to a Dyson or Shark product.
Nonetheless, the tower fan still boasts a respectable strength, emitting an impressive amount of airflow, making it suitable for almost any situation. It features three speed settings and an oscillating function.
Incredibly user-friendly, the fan is controlled by a dial on the top and can be set to levels one, two, or three, either in a fixed position or oscillating. It's powered by the mains, making it easy to relocate to different rooms in your home.
The fan's three impressive speeds allow me to adjust it based on my comfort level and the room temperature. I can set it to one for a gentle breeze while working at my desk, increase the speed when I'm moving around the house, or crank it up to three during those exceptionally warm nights that make sleep almost impossible.
I can vouch for its quiet operation; it emits only a soft hum, low enough not to disturb my sleep, reports the Mirror.
However, the product is let down by its rather short power cable. At just about a metre long, it poses a challenge if your plug sockets are spaced out.
This £19.99 fan is a fantastic purchase and is available in Home Bargains stores now. If it's out of stock at your local store or you don't mind waiting a few days, the retailer also sells the fan online.
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Home Bargains offers a variety of other fans as well, including the £16.99 Pifco 16" Stand Fan or the smaller Pifco 14" Oscillating Tower Fan for £14.99. For those who prefer a more compact, personal cooling device, there's the £2.99 Pifco 4" USB Mini Desk Fan or the Pifco Clip-On Fan, priced at £7.99.
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