March is National Sleep Awareness Month and one thing that most of us are very aware of when we sleep is temperature. Getting the ideal temperature in your bedroom when it’s time to snooze can be a challenge, especially if you’re sharing your bed with someone who has a very different tolerance to heat. We’re starting to think the TV shows from the 1950s showing couples sleeping in separate single beds may not have been such a bad idea. Instead of fighting over blankets/the thermostat all night, a bedroom fan is an affordable and easy way to cool your room while your partner catches some zzz’s under their three duvets. It’s much easier to put on another layer than to sleep in a puddle of sweat.
There are several steps people can take for a cool night’s sleep. Invest in cooling pajamas, keep the curtains closed throughout the day, avoiding exercise near bedtime, and using sheets and pillowcases made of natural fibers that are breathable are all helpful changes. Plus, invest in a fan.
Using a fan in your bedroom while you sleep has several benefits. Fans can quickly and efficiently cool a room without having to adjust the thermostat and rack up higher energy bills. If your roomie isn’t as inclined to feel a cool breeze, fans can be directed at one person instead of being set on oscillating mode. Fans can help freshen stale air and create a white noise effective that is conducive to a night of uninterrupted sleep. In nurseries, fans have been shown to have positive effects in the reduction of SIDs.
If you plan on using a fan in your bedroom, make sure it’s one that is easy to clean since fans can produce dust. Fans may also cause skin and eyes to dry out faster, so pairing them with a humidifier is a good idea for dry months and climates.
If you’re tired of being tired after spending countless nights sweating, it’s time to add a fan to your nighttime routine. Check out our list of the best fans to use while sleeping.
1. Honeywell QuietSet Whole Room Tower Fan
BEST OVERALL
For a fan that is affordable, powerful and quiet, we like the Honeywell QuietSet Whole Room Tower Fan. The fan has eight settings that let users feel like a cool breeze is moving through their bedroom without the noise pollution that would typically come from a powerful fan. The oscillating fan helps to move air around the room and the slim design of the tower makes it easy to tuck into small spaces. Customers can control the fan using the built-in control center or use the remote control that comes with the Honeywell. A timer lets customers set the airflow between one to eight hours and there are five dimming switches that make this an ideal unit to use while sleeping.
For a fan that was designed with a good night’s sleep in mind, there’s the iHome AIR Fan Compact Air Circulator. The iHome is not only a dual-speed fan, it also features 12 sounds programs to help users fall asleep faster and stay asleep by blocking out noise. Users can choose from a variety of soothing sounds, including White Noise, River, Ocean, and Storm. The compact fan can be adjusted up to 90 degrees thanks to its pivoting head, making it easy for users to direct airflow where it’s needed most. Both the fan and the sounds can be put on an 8-hour timer that helps ensure the fan won’t shut off in the middle of the night.
For light sleepers who want a fan that is powerful but also quiet, we recommend the Rowenta Turbo Silence Fan. The ultra-quiet fan emits only 35dB of sound even at the highest of its five-speed settings. For nights that are especially warm, the Rowenta features a Turbo Boost that provides extra cooling power, which can be combined with the fan’s Silent Night Mode. The oscillating fan can help cool up to 1695 cubic feet per minute using its five blades and 1500 watts of power. Customers can choose their settings using the control panel on the fan or through the remote control included with the Rowenta. A discrete ergonomic handle on the back of the fan makes it easy to move the unit to wherever cool air is needed.
Dyson is known for its multi-functional bladeless fans that can heat, cool and purify the air. The splurge-worthy fan pulls triple duty by heating, cooling, and making a space easier to breathe in. The Dyson Pure can effectively remove 99.97% of pollutants and allergens as small as 0.3 microns, making it a great option for anyone who suffers from asthma, allergies or has other breathing issues. On the cooling side, the Dyson Pure is an oscillating fan that helps move cool air around a room. Its bladeless makes it a great option for homes with pets and small children and for light sleepers, they’ll like the fan’s low level of noise pollution.
Pull in cool air and push out hot air with the Bionaire Window Fan. The window unit comes with adjustable extender screens that make the unit conducive to most standard window openings. The electronic display panel makes it easy for customers to set their desired temperature and choose from the fan’s three speeds (the unit also comes with a remote control for added convenience). The Bionaire thermostat can be programmed so that the fan automatically turns off when the desired room temperature is achieved, which helps to save on energy costs.
If you’re short on space and want a powerful fan that won’t get in the way, there’s the Comfort Zone Quiet 3-Speed Wall Mount Fan. The wall-mounted fan has three-speed settings and includes a safety grill that protects users from the blades when the fan is in motion. The rotating fan oscillates up to 90 degrees and customers can set their preferences using the included remote control. The Comfort Zone fan is easy to install, has a sleep mode, and features a timer function that will help to keep users comfortable all night.
If you want a fan that heats and cools but you’re not ready to invest in a Dyson, we like the Lasko Fan and Heater. The tower unit’s tall design helps move air around a room and has four strength levels for both heating and cooling options. The top of the fan pushes out cool air, while the bottom half can be used on days when customers want to warm a room without moving the thermostat. The energy-saving Auto Eco thermostat helps to reduce energy output and the fan has a tip-over switch for added safety, making this an option that customers will be comfortable using in their bedroom. The Lasko has several helpful features, including an easy-to-clean filter and on-board remote control.
For an affordable and powerful fan that can cool a bedroom quickly, there’s the Lasko Save-Smart Energy Efficient Fan. The fan has three power settings, is ETL safety listed, and includes a safe Blue Plug that gives customers peace of mind when leaving the fan on indoors. With an 1820 CFM rating, the Lasko helps move air through the room and is an energy-efficient model that uses minimal wattage. We also like that the fan has a stable base with slip-resistant feet and an ergonomic handle that makes it easy to move between rooms.
