As working environments, garages can be pretty uncomfortable. Poor ventilation, insulation and a lack of windows leave them especially susceptible to weather changes – stifling or freezing depending on the time of year.
Now, as the summer heatwaves roll in, we reach that time of year again when garages turn into incommodious sweat boxes, and everything seems a little more claustrophobic than it did a month or two earlier.
Nothing should mar the comfort of your automotive refuge, least of all something as trivial and capricious as the weather, so prepare for the garage heat this summer with a cooling garage fan.
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Which garage fan should I buy?
The right size and type of fan for your garage will largely depend on the size of your working space and the contents within it. If you have a large space that requires constant air movement to remain cool, you may want to opt for a big ground fan.
If you just need something to sit on a worktop and blow cold air into your face while you address a cracked carburettor, a small USB fan would suffice.
Of course, the bigger the fan, the more energy will be consumed powering it and more noise created by the larger spinning turbines. Something to consider if you wish to maintain a peaceful and tranquil environment even in the summer heat.
Ryobi Garage Fan
Price: £236.95 | VIEW OFFER
Japanese tech firm Ryobi makes all sorts of stuff, from wrenches and campervan gear to power washers, but it also produces fans.
This large, 45cm ground fan would make a great choice for getting the air moving around your garage this summer, with a 220-degree rotation arc and a four-stage electric fuel gauge for soft distribution. This product is part of Ryobi’s ONE+ range: a family of over 40 electrical appliances powered by the same interchangeable battery for convenience.
The compact fast charger included charges at a rate of 2.0Amps per hour – getting a 2.0Ah battery up to full in just 60 minutes. Don’t need the battery? This fan can be ordered on its own or with the rest of the kit.
Pros:
• 45cm metal drum is great for increasing airflow in a large space
• Interchangeable battery
Cons:
• Expensive product with battery included
Honeywell Garage Fan
Price: £23.20 | VIEW OFFER
If you’re after a small, compact item to inconspicuously sit on your workshop bench and keep you cool this summer, why not go for this desk fan from Honeywell? The sleek design of this fan has a 90° variable tilt and three-speed settings, offering cooling air movement with a range of up to seven metres.
This fan produces very little noise and will not impede any of your garage tinkerings, whether it be sitting on a desk or even screwed to the wall via the included wall mount. All or just under £23.20, this is a lot of fan for a great price.
Pros:
• Small and compact
• Great price
Cons:
• Low power won’t be as effective as bigger fans
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Dyson Cooling Tower Garage Fan
Price: £339 | VIEW OFFER
We’ve all heard of Dyson. It is the Apple Inc. of shifting air – cutting edge tech housed in contemporary designs for the best results in the business.
Dyson’s AM07 Cooling tower doesn’t deviate from this mould. This bladeless tower fan features a nine-hour timer with 10 airflow settings – 60% quieter than the previous AM02. It’s safe, and easy to clean and its tall, slender design doesn’t take up too much room. This would perfectly suit a garage, only be prepared to dig deep as like most Dyson products, the quality comes at a premium.
Pros:
• Industry-best performance from a great design
• Remote control is perfect for a garage setting
Cons:
• Very expensive
LOGIK Ground Garage Fan
Price: £25.99 | VIEW OFFER
This 14” ground floor fan from LOGIK is another large and powerful fan for your garage but for an affordable price. The fan has three power settings and a tilt feature to distribute air across a working garage space.
The strong and sturdy build is finished in a smart gunmetal colourway to inconspicuously sit in your garage without catching the eye. At just under £26, this fan is another bargain for you to pick up today.
Pros:
• Cheap item that packs a punch
Cons:
• Not as capable or as powerful as some other fans
Duronic Wall Mounted Garage Fan
Price: £49.99 | VIEW OFFER
If you’re looking for a permanent solution to your garage cooling woes, this fan from Duronic is wall mountable. This 60W fan distributes air from a 16” fan head, the elevated height gained from a wall mount circulating the air even further and more efficiently around the room. Mounting your garage fan to a wall will also save precious floor space.
This fan has a built-in timer function – 30 minutes/1 hour/2 hours/4 hours/7.5 hours – so it can be used and then left to switch itself off after the desired period. It has three variable speed settings and a remote, granting you full control over the fan at all times.
Pros:
• Great air distribution
• Doesn’t take up floor space
Cons:
• Longer set-up time
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