These ACs and Fans Will Arrive Before the Heat Wave
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A heat wave is forecasted to hit New York — and much of the rest of the country — ahead of the July Fourth weekend, with feels-like temperatures soaring well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. That means staying cool these next few days is paramount, whether that’s with awindow-mountedorportableair conditioner or with an army ofroom fans. Below, we’ve rounded up all the cooling technology we’ve written about before that will arrive before the heat wave, from our Best in Class AC units to the handheld fans we’ve brought on vacations.
My top picks
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This fan is cheap and surprisingly powerful for how compact it is.
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This fan is cordless, making it very convenient to move from room to room.
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If you don’t need a lot of bells and whistles, you can’t do better than this handheld fan.
Air conditioners
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Our pick for the best less-expensive window AC.
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An AC that becomes a heater in wintertime.
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A low-profile version that preserves your window’s view.
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Our pick for the best (less-expensive) portable AC.
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A version so quiet you’ll forget it’s running.
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Room fans
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Our pick for the best floor fan overall.
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Our pick for the best less-expensive floor fan.
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Because this desktop “wind tower” isn’t wide, it doesn’t take up much office space.
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There’s not a square foot this fan misses inside a room.
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Toddler fingers can’t get into this tower fan, says senior writer Liza Corsillo.
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Writer Kat Gillespie says this fan makes a sound like a quiet ocean breeze.
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A version of our favorite pedestal fan.
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It can oscillate on a pedestal or on a tabletop and has a rechargeable battery.
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When writer Tembe Denton-Hurst’s AC isn’t cutting it, Honeywell’s HT-900 model fills the gaps.
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A fan that has “the power of a twin-engine plane with the strength of a tropical storm’s wind gust.”
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For something more aesthetically appealing, this one has a nice vintage-y look.
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Our favorite cordless fan is the cheapest it’s been all year.
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If you’re willing to splash out.
Personal fans
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Writer Dominique Pariso says this fan is the closest you can get to sticking your head in a freezer.
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This pocket-size fan is also a charger and flashlight.
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This one can be handheld, worn around the neck, or placed on a surface.
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The ChillPill is equipped with a ten-speed fan, a mister, and a cooling plate.
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It’s small, but in boost mode, it can hit a very impressive 55 miles per hour.
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Writer Arielle Avila says this is the most powerful handheld fan she’s ever had.
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Jake Shane brings this fan with him everywhere.
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Contributor Alison Freer swears by this wearable neck fan she discovered on a visit to Palm Springs.
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Senior editor Simone Kitchens uses four of these stroller fans while walking with her kid.
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