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Despite the fact that fall is just around the corner (crisper mornings ahead!), we still have a few weeks of hot weather left. A good fan can be the ideal thing to keep you comfortable through the final heat waves of the season. Plus, when cooler temps do eventually roll around, you may put your AC into hibernation—only to be hit with a surprisingly warm afternoon. A fan is a good just-in-case sidekick to break out whenever you need some refreshing air.

To find the best fans, we spent a decade testing them. And we found four favorites that are energy-efficient, wonderfully quiet, and easy to use.

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To help you enjoy these last few weeks of hot weather, we’re giving away a few of our rigorously tested picks designed to cool you down—including a powerful fan with a vintage vibe. We hope these picks keep you comfortable through the persistent heat of the season, and also extend some of the joys of summer (homemade ice cream, anyone?), well into fall.

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A sleek, refined water bottle It has an unbreakable glass interior and a pretty design→

An ice cream maker easy enough for kids to use A post-school day treat, perhaps?→

A fantastic ice cream scoop It makes perfect spheres with ease→

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