Dunelm shoppers hail 'surprisingly powerful' £25 fan that is 'extremely quiet'
Summer is well and truly underway. With temperatures across parts of Scotland reaching as high as 33C over the weekend, it's safe to say we're all looking for ways to cool down.
Since many homes don't have air conditioning, investing in a fan to provide that sought-after cool breeze at this time of year is an essential, and we may have found one that is both affordable and powerful.
Dunelm's White Rechargeable USB Desk Fan, priced at £25, has become a huge hit with shoppers, as it averages an almost perfect five star rating for its small, yet mighty, design that means it works "even on the lowest setting."
Easy to connect via a USB cable that can be connected to laptops and computers, this desk fan is perfect for those who find themselves working from home on these sweaty, humid summer days.
However, it doesn't need to remain plugged-in, as the rechargeable element and compact six-inch design means it can be taken anywhere, even placed on a bedside table overnight on summer nights thanks to its "quiet" operation.
Dunelm White USB Rechargeable Desk Fan
£25
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Buy here
Product Description
It's finished with four speed settings to choose from and an adjustable angle that can help direct the cool breeze where it is needed, unlike other models that can sometimes be stuck in one place.
Anyone looking to shop around for another rechargeable option can check out this gaiatop Foldable Small Desk Fan as an alternative for £24.99 on Amazon.
Looking for something a touch bigger to provide more power? Then we have spotted this Bush Black Desk Fan, that measures 12-inches, for a humble £22 at Argos.
As for Dunelm's own mini desk fan, it has received an impressive 4.8 rating from impressed shoppers who say that, despite its size, it is "surprisingly powerful" and "a literal life-saver" during this kind of weather.
One five-star review read: "Fantastic fan, surprisingly powerful, quiet, lasts for quite a long time when charged, very hard to find a decent small rechargeable fan but this is it, will be buying more!"
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A second review read: "I've had this fan for a number of years and I just came back to order another. Being rechargeable has proved to be a great bonus as you can just move it around as you please without the cable constraining you.
"The battery lasts for hours (even after years of use) and is surprisingly powerful. A literal life-saver on humid days."
Someone else remarked: "This is a fantastic little fan and has been great over the warm weather. Extremely quiet and great that you can move it around. So happy with it I bought two more."
Homewares deal of the week
It's time to give the home a spring refresh and Dunelm has launched its massive sale.
Sometimes it's all about buying necessities for the home, and these Fifi Dining Chairs that have shoppers bagging multiple are now on offer for £31.50, down from £45, saving 30 percent off the RRP.
Crafted with a solid wooden frame, these chairs can easily be paired with many different dining tables and decorated with comfy cushion. Designed with a modern curved backrest with a scallop feature, this chair would be a cute edition to any home.
Currently available in apricot, blue and natural, there are chairs available for people who want to add a pop of colour to their home, as well as those who want to continue a minimalistic design.
This durable seat is said to offer both style and comfort to its users, and is the ideal choice for family meals or entertaining guests. With dimensions of H 80cm x W 44cm x D 52cm, this chair will comfortably fit under a table without taking up too much space.
Back to the Fifi Dining Chair, Dunelm shoppers have awarded the product a 4.5 star rating, with the vast majority of shoppers praising the chairs for their colour and how easy they are to assemble.
One delighted shopper wrote: "I really love this chair! They are super comfy and they look great! They were very easy to assemble."
With another shopper agreeing: "Lovely comfortable chairs! Waiting for them to come back into stock to order two more!"
Buy the Fifi Dining Chairs in the Dunelm sale here.
One shopper provided a three-star review over the battery life when charged, writing: "It is super quiet and easy to move around the home without the worry of finding a plug socket. However the fan charge does not last the eight hrs on low speed as stated in the product description hence the lower star rating."
Although, another five-star review read: "Such a brilliant fan. The charge seems to last ages, it's quiet and looks nice too. Really happy with this. It is very effective even on the lowest setting. Definitely recommend."
Beat the heat with Dunelm's White Rechargeable USB Desk Fan that costs just £25.
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