Fans are selling fast — I'm an appliance expert, and I've found the best air quality and kitchen appliance deals still available to keep you cool in the UK's heatwave
I've scoured Amazon's UK Prime Day sales to find the best devices to keep cool in the heatwave; here are my top picks
I'm not a fan of the heat; I write this from my local Pret-a-Manger with the eyes of a begrudging barista burning into the back of my neck. Such is the joy of covering Amazon Prime Day in a heatwave.
All this because, despite having some of the best fans in my apartment, I'm cursed to live in a flat with windows only on one side, so there's little hope of beating the heat at home. That doesn't mean you can't keep cool, though, and to help you out I've found the best Prime Day fans, air conditioning and iced treat-making kitchen appliances to keep the heat at bay.
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I've actually already shopped some of these deals myself; the first thing in my basket this year for Prime Day is Breville's Iced Coffee Maker. Cheap and cheerful at £21.99 (was £46.99), this single-serve gadget is perfect for my itsy-bitsy kitchen where countertop space is at a premium. It costs less than my weekly spend at Starbucks, too, so the long-term savings stand to be pretty significant!
Check out all the best deals I've found below.
Amazon Prime Day fan deals
Prime Day officially began today (Tuesday, 23 June), but deals on some of our favorite fans are scarce. We saw some discounts as the clock struck twelve, midnight, but unfortunately, many brands had wised up and returned products to RRP by morning.
Beyond that, we've also included our top picks that aren't currently on sale, because you may decide that it's worth paying full price to get some relief from the heat — and right now, we'd agree.

This small yet powerful desk fan is a great buy while it's dropped below £30 for Prime Day. While its smaller size means it won't be the most powerful option out there, it does mean it'll easily fit on a side table or your desk and keep you at a comfortable temperature.View Deal

With £30 off at a range of retailers, the Whisper 2 is back down to its lowest price. This pedestal fan is powerful, operates quietly, and comes with two-axis oscillation. Plus, it looks good. View Deal

Loved by Amazon customers far and wide, Levoit extends its air care products from the best air purifiers to fans, and this one in particular earned praise for its low noise level and good cooling capacity. This smart fan offers 12 fan speeds, four modes, and can be controlled with the VeSync app or voice control.View Deal

The Philips Smart Pedestal Fan Series 2000 is approachably priced at £56.05 right now, offering a cool £13 discount. This follows several other Philips fan models selling out, so act fast if you want a solid fan from a household name.View Deal

Another hand fan to watch this Prime Day is Shark's 3-in-1 ChillPill, which earned a solid score of 4.5 stars in our recent review. Now, only one colourway is on sale right now, and they did inflate the list price to make it look like a big deal, but the actual offer of £10 off on a brand-new product that mists, cools, and fans is still pretty neat.View Deal

Fans are pretty utilitarian by nature, and even some of the more stylish modern options are pretty plastic-y; that's why I love Russel Hobbs more industrial loft-style floor fan, which is currently £12 off for Prime Day. View Deal

It's quite a different prospect from the tabletop DeskMate, but if you want room-wide cooling, this Govee Smart fan is a top choice. You get 12 wind speeds and 5 special modes, plus app and voice control. We awarded this fan's shorter sibling 4.5* in our Govee Smart Tower Fan review. View Deal

This Dimplex fan is a dead ringer for the Shark TurboBlade (but much cheaper) and works in a very similar way, providing a horizontal or vertical sheet of air to keep you comfortable. It works best at night, blowing a cool blanket over your bed to help you sleep even in sweltering weather.View Deal

This pocket-sized fan will keep you cool and comfortable anywhere this week, and this bundle with a carry case and cross-body strap is now cheaper than buying the fan by itself thanks to this great Prime Day deal.View Deal

At under £30, this little desk fan is a great buy on Prime Day — and I'd know because it's currently sitting on my desk at home. It folds flat so you can take it anywhere, is rechargeable so you can take it indoors or out, and packs a surprisingly powerful punch for something so compact. View Deal

I'd barely call this one a deal with a pitiful 5% reduction, but it's my go-to fan for when the mercury rises. It's powerful and quiet, even on a low to medium setting, blasting out enough cool air without disturbing sleep. I've found that the portability is a huge plus, too. You can use it as a standard tower fan, either plugged into the mains or go cordless for up to 24 hours. View Deal

Earning a fantastic 4.5 stars when we reviewed it, Govee's fan currently holds the title of our best smart tower fan, so we're very happy to see it included in the deals this Prime Day. View Deal
Also consider...
These fans aren't on offer, but with stock being so low and deals so scarce, they're well worth checking out. Many of the models listed below rank among our top recommendations, so give them a whirl!

We've had a lot of hot weather lately, so I think we'd all appreciate having a quality fan on hand. This pedestal model from the top brand Dreo is a good option. Handy features include nine speed options, 120-degree oscillation, and ultra-quiet operation, so you can run it at night in the bedroom to keep cool.View Deal

You may be thinking about upgrading your fan after the recent heatwave, so here's a great low price for the excellent Shark FlexBreeze HydroGo. This portable fan works both indoors and outdoors, weighs under 2.1kg, is easy to carry, and has cooling technology that produces ultra-fine droplets for a refreshing mist. With up to 12 hours of cordless run time, you can use it just as easily by your bed as you can in the garden.View Deal

Dyson's first handheld fan sold out almost instantly last month, so if you're tired of feeling sticky and uncomfortable, this is your opportunity to grab one and enjoy a cooling breeze anywhere. Only the Stone/Blush colorway is available.View Deal

Suitable for use indoors and out, this cordless fan is a great choice for everyday use and on holidays. I love a Shark fan, and the good reviews of its quiet operation and efficient cooling have the TableMate looking like another great example. View Deal

The Pro Mist is the most hardcore option in the FlexBreeze lineup because it comes with the mister attachment and an integrated water tank included. That means it's all set up to envelope you in a cooling cloud whenever and wherever you want.View Deal

It can blow hot or cold, making it an excellent air quality device year-round. Its lowest-ever price was £269, so keep an eye out for a Prime Day discount. Still, for the ultimate cooling experience, it's well worth it. Read more in our Dyson Hot + Cool AM09 review. View Deal

Price increase: Overnigh,t as the heatwave approached, Meaco actually raised the price of its MeacoFan 1056 from £99.99 to £127.99. Then it raised it again during the day today to a shocking £159.94. Boo. However, this is an award-winning fan; specifically, the Quiet Mark, which makes it perfect for use in the bedroom or office. Its multi-directional oscillation is great for cooling the whole room, and it's a lot better looking than your usual desktop fan. View Deal
Prime Day deals — air conditioners
If a fan just isn't cutting it, an air conditioning unit is a reliable way to actually lower temperatures in your home. Unfortunately, AC units are all but sold out now. Below, you'll find the ones still in stock (for now), plus a couple of permanent options, if you fancy getting serious and splashing a bit more cash. We'll update this section with more options if we find any.
A quick PSA on how to choose: for portable units, the spec to focus on is BTU — this stands for British thermal units, and the higher the BTU, the larger the room the unit can cool. Ideally, we'd recommend looking at models with 10,000BTU or above, unless you're only cooling a very tiny room.

Dreo is a trusted name in the aircare world, and this AC unit boasts 12,000 BTU of cooling clout. It's a bit more expensive, but it looks like a stellar option — we're surprised it's still in stock. The only downside we can see is that delivery isn't until early to mid-July. View Deal

This smaller AC unit is only rated 7,500 BTU, which means it's better suited to small rooms. It could still make a big difference in an overly cosy bedroom, though. It's well-reviewed and comes from the respected brand Dreo. Unfortunately, you'll have to wait until after the current heatwave for delivery — but let's face it, there's going to be another one before too long. View Deal

Okay, this one's not portable. But if you happen to be in search of a more permanent solution, installation by British Gas Trusted Partners is included in the price. Yesterday it was discounted by £150; no such luck today.View Deal

Another pricey-but-permanent option, with a small discount to ease the pain. It comes with silent and quiet modes, an A++ energy rating, and installation is included in the price. View Deal
Prime Day deals — Kitchen appliances
Fans aren't the only way to cool down, of course — you can also whip up something frosty in the kitchen. Whether that's a cool iced coffee or an ice cream is a matter of taste, but be sure to keep hydrated alongside your sweet treats!
Below, you'll find a selection of TechRadar-recommended appliances to make cooling drinks or snacks, and some of them are on sale for Amazon Prime Day.

Back at its lowest-ever price at Amazon, the Cuisinart Frost Fusion is a solid competitor to Ninja's various ice cream makers, offering fast frozen drinks and soft-serve ice cream with 6 modes and a slim profile to keep your kitchen counters clear. With £100 off, it's a steal for Prime Day.View Deal

Ninja's Creami ice cream maker is a household favorite ice cream maker, having pretty much revolutionised the scene when it hit the market a few years ago. This isn't the best price we've seen, but it's a sizeable £50 saving nonetheless. View Deal

In June, the Creami Scoop and Swirl dropped to its lowest-ever price of £265 at Amazon, so this £80-off deal is a pretty close call for the best deal we've seen on one of our top summer picks. We scored it 4 stars in our review, praising its delicious results, ease of use, and 13 different settings. View Deal

For the price of four Starbucks iced lattes, you can have cool caffeination at home in less than four minutes. It's not something we've personally tested, but with 2000+ customer reviews on Amazon and a 4.3-star rating, it seems a pretty popular gadget. At almost its lowest-ever price (£17.97 in 2024), this is a steal. View Deal

This weather makes an ice-cold drink extremely appealing right now, and the unique Ninja Slushi just fell back to its Black Friday price at Amazon. This kitchen appliance makes all sorts of chilled and frozen drinks, including juices, cocktails, milkshakes, and more. We loved it in our Ninja Slushi review, praising its ability to make quick and delicious drinks easily in a fun and entertaining package.View Deal

At less than £100, Sodastream's latest streamlined beverage carbonation station is a great way to keep things cool during the impending heatwave if, like me, you get bored of water easily. It's the first time we've seen an Amazon deal on this particular model, so a £60 discount is nothing to sniff at. View Deal

I'm a little tempted by this over £20 price reduction on this well-scoring blender. While it can't chop ice, it creates velvety smoothies out of fresh and frozen fruits hassle-free. On top of this, the build quality and performance impressed us, and the fact that it's even cheaper than it was on Black Friday makes this an even sweeter deal.View Deal

This is one of the first deals we've seen for the new Ninja BlendBoss, so a £35 price cut is a pretty solid start. We scored this small but mighty blender 4.5 stars in our review, praising its convenient integrated 26-ounce travel tumbler and powerful blades, making it perfect for a quick cool smoothie ahead of a busy day in the heat. View Deal

I gave this clever coffee maker a full five stars in my review because it does absolutely everything — including making delicious cold-brew. No more messing around with mason jars in the fridge; just add cold water and coffee grounds, set the program, and wait. It makes hot filter coffee and espresso too.View Deal
More Prime Day deals in the US
- Amazon Devices: Fire Sticks & Echo from $18
- Amazon Haul: viral gadgets, tech & appliances from $1.99
- Apple: MacBooks, AirPods & AirTags from $29
- Beauty: 50% off toothbrushes & hair tools
- Cheap TVs: smart TVs from $69.99
- Garden: tools, mowers, planters from $24.99
- Headphones: 50% off Beats, Bose & Samsung
- Laptops: Apple, HP & Dell from $199
- Mattresses: Sealy, Serta & more from $186
- Patio: outdoor furniture, rugs & decor from $19.99
- Sports: 50% off fitness gear, treadmills & clothing
- Vacuums: Dyson, Shark & Bissell from $34
More Prime Day deals in the UK
- Amazon Prime: sign up for a 30-day free trial
- Amazon Devices: Fire TV, Ring & Blink from £24.99
- Amazon Haul: up to 30% off
- Apple: AirPods Pro 3 for a record-low price
- Appliances: up to 45% off Ninja, Tefal & Sage
- Beauty: up to 60% off Philips & Oral-B
- Essentials: household goods from under £10
- Fashion: up to 50% off
- Headphones: up to 50% off
- Laptops: from £149.99
- Tablets: Samsung & Lenovo from £125
- Toys: up to 25% off Lego and Tonies
- TVs: from £129.99
- Vacuums: up to 40% off Eufy & Roborock
- Wearables: Garmin & Huawei from £36.99
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