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Ever tried to survive a sticky summer with a toddler on your hip, or with hot flashes that send your core temperature to ‘lava’, with a fan that feels more like someone gently exhaling on you? If that’s familiar, you’ll know how crucial it is to have one that actually works, cools and doesn’t fall over at every opportunity. When Lucy recently posted in our community to ask for recommendations for fans to get through the hot, heatwave nights, the MOLOs delivered with their favourite, must-have, can’t-live-without recommendations.
Whether you’re looking for something quiet, powerful, or portable, here’s the ultimate list – tried, tested and loved by women like you.
1. Meaco Fan
MOLOs said:
“We love our Meaco. Sturdy, stylish and very cool (in every sense!)”
“Meaco. Hands down the best!”
“We have the Sefte tabletop and it’s so portable around the house.”
A firm favourite in the comments, Meaco fans came up again and again for their clever movement and power. They oscillate side-to-side and up and down, making them ideal for directing airflow exactly where you want it. Multiple MOLOs called them game-changers, and the brand has a great reputation for energy efficiency too.
Shop the Meaco Sefte 8″ Fan, £79.99
2. Shark FlexBreeze Fan
MOLOs said:
“I’m loving the Shark Breeze… almost silent up to number three and still pretty quiet if you go stronger.”
“Shark ALL the way! Love how quiet it is and easy to move around, too”
Silent, powerful and portable – the Shark FlexBreeze fan is a dream for sweaty nights and stuffy days. You can use it corded or cordless, on a table or as a pedestal, indoors or out. It’s got five speeds, a remote, tilts and rotates, and even has a misting attachment for proper cool-down moments. Lasts up to 24 hours on battery and it’s water and UV resistant too. comes with brilliant features like customisable oscillation (45, 90, or 180 degrees), a battery, and mini feet so you can move it around with ease.
Shop the Shark FlexBreeze Fan, £169.99 (reduced from £199.99!)
3. Aircraft Lume Fan
MOLOs said:
“The aircraft lume fan is amazing. Really powerful and quiet.”
“Aircraft Lume! Spenny, but you won’t regret it”
This one’s a bit of a revelation – Super sleek and seriously powerful, the Aircraft Lume is ideal if you want quiet but effective cooling. It’s almost silent on low settings (perfect for night sweats or naptimes) but still pushes out a strong breeze. It’s compact enough for any room and looks great too – one of those fans you won’t want to hide away. It’s a step up in price but several MOLOs said it was worth every penny.
Shop the Aircraft Lume Fan, £149.00
4. ChillMax Air Pure Chill
MOLOs said:
“I love it – I’ve just bought another one and I’m super excited to go to bed.”
“I don’t know why anyone would buy anything else, it’s perfect and cheap!”
“We have the ChillMax next to every bed it’s so good”
Tiny but mighty, the Chillmax Air is budget-friendly and perfect for hot flushes or sticky bedrooms. It’s a personal air cooler that uses water and a replaceable filter to blow out a cool, refreshing breeze right where you need it. Compact, quiet and ideal for your bedside table – one MOLO loved hers so much she re-bought it after losing it in a house move!
Shop the ChillMax Air Pure Chill, £39.99
5. Pro Breeze 30″ Tower Fan
MOLOs said:
“Our Pro Breeze tower fan rotates well, got it 6 years ago and still going strong.”
“Pro Breeze is the one we’ve had for years. Cheap and cheerful for our short summers!”
Tower fans hold a firm place in MOLO hearts! Although there are brands for all budgets, the wallet-friendly Pro Breeze was the most highly recommended by our community. A great all-rounder if you want reliable cooling without the faff. This slimline tower fan is powerful, quiet, and comes with a remote, digital display and built-in timer – ideal for keeping bedrooms cool overnight. It doesn’t take up much space and looks neat, making it a solid pick for busy family homes. It might not have all the fancy features, but this fan gets the job done.
Shop the Pro Breeze Tower Fan, £39.99 (reduced from £49.99!)
6. Dreo Silent Tower Fan
MOLOs said:
“We have a Dreo one that gives a good breeze even in the heatwave”
Dreo – we have it and it’s good for kids – no risk of chopped fingers!”
Yes, we have the Dreo too. It does everything you need a fan to do”
Stylish, quiet and surprisingly powerful, the Dreo Silent Tower Fan is a brilliant bladeless option for cooling down fast without blasting noise. It’s got multiple speed settings, wide-angle oscillation and a remote, so you can tweak it from the sofa or bed. Slim, safe around kids, and perfect for tackling warm nights or menopause flushes in style. Our MOLOs loved the remote control function and how safe it was around the whole family, including children and pets.
Shop the Dreo 25dB Silent Tower Fan, £89.99
Not cool enough? Try a portable air conditioning unit, like the Pro Breeze Portable Air Cooler
MOLOs said:
“Not a fan of a fan (!), so we bought a cheap air con unit last year – the ProBreeze one”
“Air conditioning all the way. We have the probreeze air cooler and it’s great, air is properly chilled with it.”
“Nevermind the heatwave, I use the pro breeze air con nearly all year round since hitting peri. Worth it’s weight in gold atm!”
When a fan just isn’t cutting it, the Pro Breeze 4 in 1 Air Cooler steps in. It uses water and ice packs to chill the air, giving you a proper cool-down without needing full air con setup. It’s got a big 5-litre tank, oscillates to cool the whole room, and works well in stuffy bedrooms or during hormonal heatwaves. A great mid-price option for serious relief and came highly recommended by the MOLOs, especially for it’s reasonable price.
Shop Pro Breeze 4-in-1 Air Cooler, £139.99
Have you got a hack or tip for the hot heatwave (and peri) nights?
Join the chat over in The Motherload® Facebook community or tag us on Instagram – we’ll keep this list updated as the weather (and menopause!) heats up.
