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Jullia Joson

Fan vs air conditioner – air quality experts reveal which is better for cooling your home during a heatwave

Shark flexbreeze hydrogo fan on a bedside table in a bedroom .

As temperatures begin to soar, getting your hands on a cooling appliance of any description is a tried and tested solution for beating the heat this summer. And if you're pondering whether to invest in a top-quality fan vs an air conditioner, we're here to help.

Although air conditioning is the standard in other parts of the world, this is unfortunately not the case in the UK. However, as summers keep getting hotter, many of us find that even the best fans just don't cut it anymore. Instead, we're favouring the use of the best portable air conditioners to combat the heat.

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