Fan prices plummet as temperatures soar in the UK

Things are hotting up in the UK, and that usually means you can expect fans to be very much full price. Except this heatwave has coincided with Amazon Prime Day — and a bunch of rival sales events from other retailers — and that means we're unexpectedly blessed when it comes to fan discounts.

I've rounded up the best options from Amazon and beyond, focusing on trusted brands and well-reviewed products. I've split my picks into pedestal, tower and desktop fans.

Pedestal fans are probably what you think of when you think of a fan — a circular fan head on a skinny stand. They're easy to move from room to room, and some models can be adjusted in height for directed cooling where you need it. A tower fan looks a little smarter (and indeed, is more likely to have smart features), and is designed to live in a permanent spot in the corner of a room. A desktop fan sits on a tabletop for more localised cooling; for example to blast at your face while you're working from home.

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Fans don't lower the temperature in a room, but they will make you feel cooler by helping the sweat evaporate from your skin faster. You'll find more information and advice in our in-depth best fans guide. If you need something more extreme, you could consider investing in a portable air conditioner unit (although be aware these are selling out fast). Alternatively, if you're just in the mood for a bargain, head to TechRadar's early Prime Day deals guide for the best discounts on all kinds of tech.

Fan deals — best bargains

Philips Smart Pedestal fan: now £69.99 at Amazon (was £89.99)

Philips 2000 Series table fan: now £44 at Currys (was £54.99)

Dreo smart tower fan: now £110 at Amazon (was £129.99)

Pedestal fan deals

Desktop fan deals

Tower fan deals

More Prime Day deals in the UK

Amazon Prime: sign up for a 30-day free trial

Amazon Devices: Fire TV, Ring & Blink from £24.99

Amazon Haul: up to 30% off

Apple: AirPods Pro 3 for a record-low price

Appliances: up to 45% off Ninja, Tefal & Sage

Beauty: up to 60% off Philips & Oral-B

Essentials: household goods from under £10

Fashion: up to 50% off

Father's Day: up to 50% off gifts & drinks

Headphones: up to 50% off

Laptops: from £149.99

Tablets: Samsung & Lenovo from £125

Toys: up to 25% off Lego and Tonies

TVs: from £129.99

Vacuums: up to 40% off Eufy & Roborock

Wearables: Garmin & Huawei from £36.99

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Ruth is TechRadar's Collections Editor, responsible for masterminding TechRadar's approach towards the new Collections format — a themed, curated selection of product recommendations designed to provide readers with an exciting new way to shop for the very best new gadgets and gizmos.