5 great fans to help you beat the heat

1. Stadler Form Q Fan ($170)

This chic, Swiss-made stainless-steel fan has surprising power, moving as much as 1,400 cubic feet of air per minute. It's also available in black or bronze, and its Q shape "makes it a sturdy addition" to a tabletop or floor. Buy it at Amazon.

2. Bedjet V2 Climate Comfort System ($400)

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If you struggle to stay cool at night, "meet your saving grace." This device blows air under your bedsheets, and a specialized split comforter allows you to customize the temperature for each half of the bed. Buy it at Amazon.

3. Seville Classics UltraSlimline Tower ($60)

The favorite fan of Sweethome testers is this 40-inch tower, because it's a "straight-B student," offering quiet performance, good air circulation, and a powerful remote, all at a reasonable price. Buy it at Amazon.

4. O2Cool DLX Necklace Fan ($8)

This "extremely lightweight," wallet-size fan keeps you cool by blowing air upward at your neck and face. Perfect for a hot day at a theme park or exploring a city, it'll run for 10 hours on two AA batteries. Buy it at Amazon.

5. Rowenta Turbo Silence Extreme ($90)

Even at a high setting, this table fan "lets you use your inside voice." Its blades have tapered edges that push a high volume of air while producing minimal noise and turbulence. Buy it at Amazon.

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