We all love air conditioning, but hey, times are tough right now and not everybody lives in a building with a wall unit. When you have to cool off, and A.C. is not a viable option, then the fan is the go-to product.
From bladeless fans to geisha storage devices, check out all the innovative ways you can cool off on a budget (while passionately hoping for the air conditioning fairy to stop by at your house).
20 Air-Conditioning Alternatives
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Giant Exhaust Fan Architecture
The Anara Tower in Dubai
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Asian Fan Phones
Yong-Hwan Kwon's Foldable Lightningbug Mobile
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Fans with Retractable Blades
Fanimation Air Shadow Collection
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Bladeless Fans
Dyson Updates a Staple Household Item
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Geisha Storage Devices
Japanese Sensu Handheld Fan USB is Elegeantly Inconspicuous
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Adjustable Laptop Fan Stand
Thanko PC Cooler
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Fan-Inspired Ultra Mobile PCs
F@N UMPC
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Fast-Acting Fans
Portable Handy Coolers Provides Relief to the Over Heated
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10 Cool Fans
Moving Air With Student Designs
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Homemade Fans
Julien Carretero Creates Cool Air From Household Items
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Fruity Fans
The Apple USB Fan is Perfect for Your Desk
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Fanimation
LED Art Fan
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Flash Drive Fans
The USB Hub Pad
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Bed Fans
Cool Down Between the Sheets with This Innovative Design
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Retro Desktop Appliances
Miniature USB Fan Channels Old-School Coolers
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Galactic Ceiling Fan
Brisa 2000 Steampunk Ceiling Fan
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Sleek House Fans
Swizz Style 'Otto' Wood-Formed Fan Blends Form and Function
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USB Fans for Ravers
Desktop LED Light Shows
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Old-Fashioned Fans
The Fargo Makes Brass Looks of the 1920s Cool Again
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Air Purifying Gadgets
USB Ionizer Fan
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Cost-Effective CPU Air Coolers
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Wireless Internal PC Fans
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Wearable Temperature Control Units
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Ceiling-Mounted Laundry Racks
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Semiconductor-Powered Cooling Vests
The Koojack Vest Starts Cooling in Three-Seconds
Cooling Igloo-Shaped Dog Houses
Seungmean Lee Designs a Cooling Dog House for the Summer Months
Flatpack Virtual Fireplaces
The Graphene Radiator Has Heats Up and Displays Holographic Flames
Consummately Compact Air Conditioners
The 'ChillWell 2.0 Portable AC' Offers Powerful Cooling
Countertop Air-to-Water Dispensers
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Compact Skin-Safe Cooling Devices
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Air-To-Water Heat Pumps
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Plant-Powered Air Purifiers
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Neck-Wearable Cooling Fans
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Budget Airflow PC Cases
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AI-Enhanced Air Conditioners
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Device-Charging Air Purifier Speakers
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Athletic Body-Cooling Systems
The CoolMitt Vasocooling Device Expedites Recovery
Self-Cooling Can Packaging
The 'Cool>Can' Cools Itself in Less Than Two-Minutes
Dry Storage Hard-Sided Coolers
The Ninja FrostVault Hard Cooler Comes in 30 and 50-Quart Sizes
Compressed Air Dusters
The KiCA Jet Fan 2 is a Rechargeable Solution for Cleaning Crevices
Innovative Hair Dryers
COSHARE Superflow1 Hair Dryer is Powerful and Adjustable
Crowdfunded Portable Air Conditioners
The PencLab 3-in-1 Air Conditioner is Available for Preorder
Seasonal Straw-Made Beer Coolers
Coors Light Presents its New Beer Bale Cooler Made from Straw
Convenient Pain-Relief Solutions
The Opal Cool One Wrap Naturally Calms and Cools Tender Areas
Naturally Inspired Body Dryers
The SUMSEI Air Shower Dries the Body with a Comforting Breeze
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Smart Air Conditioners
The Costway Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner and Heater is Digitized
Heat-Sensitive Vending Machines
Sprite's Vending Machine Drops a Drink When Temperatures Rise
Cooling Beer Cubes
The Beer Cubes Tray by Miller Lite Cools Beer Without Watering It Down
Powerful Outdoor Air Fryers
ABS Sports Debuted a 1000W Weatherproof Air Fryer for Outdoors
State-of-the-Art Innovation Centers
Trane Technologies focuses on Sustainable Heating and Cooling
Unrestricted Wearable Cooling Vests
The CHILLSWIFT Ultra Light Ice Cooling Vest Holds Gel Packs
Lightweight Puffy Cooler Bags
Monti Coolers Have a 100% Leakproof Construction
Sturdy Heat Relief Umbrellas
The Alizé Umbrella Comes in Two and Four-Fan Options
Air-Circulating Laundry Racks
This Clothes Drying Rack Concept by Seungbin Lee is Stylish
Tech-Driven Home Climate Systems
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Cooling-Equipped Gamer Chairs
The 'X Comfort Air' from Thermaltake Utilizes Active Cooling Fans
Ice-Free Compression Coolers
The Igloo ICF Series Comes in the Brand's Signature Color Scheme
Recyclable Performance Coolers
Oyster Tempo Redefines Portable Cooling with Sustainable Design
Portable Ice Maker Coolers
The Euhomy Electric Cooler and Ice Maker is Feature-Rich
Multipurpose Misting Fans
The Shark FlexBreeze Fan Offers Cooling Relief
Cooling Solution Contests
Bliss Skincare Offers Consumers a Chance to Have Ac Bills Paid
Smart Ceiling Fan Concepts
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Portable Plug-In Heaters
Venty's CozyPod Quickly Heats Spaces Up to 200 Square Feet
Multipurpose Home Heater Devices
The AlicHome Y6 Works as a Space Heater, Clothes Dryer and More
Energy Efficient Home Appliances
LG Electronics Canada Debuts Its New Home Appliance Lineup
Air Purifying Multifunctional Tables
SwitchBot Introduces a Unique Air Purifier Table
Battery-Powered Outdoor Appliances
The BLUETTI SwapSolar Ecosystem Features Three Products
High-Performance Air Coolers
Phanteks Released the Polar ST5 as a High-Performance Option
Cooling Bus Shelter Designs
EMT Madrid Spearheads the Quest for Comfortable Public Transportation
Advanced Air Conditioning Systems
TCL Focuses on Comfort and Efficiency in the Home
3D-Printed Terracotta Coolers
Simon Pavy and Entreautre Designs a New Low-Tech Cooler
Chilled Soda Makers
Glacier Fresh's Sparkin Cold Soda Maker Has an Advanced Cooling System
Water-Powered Pet Cooling Mats
The Lucky Tom Pet Cooling Water Mat Offers 24-Hours of Cooling
Nostalgic Summer Air Fresheners
Vacation's Air Fresheners Share Scents of Fan-Favorite Products
Style-Conscious Air Purifiers
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Electricity-Free Portable Refrigerators
The 'Tony' Food Storage Container is Made with Clay
Convenient Portable Air Conditioners
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High-Quality Ventilation Solutions
These Noctua HOME Ventilation Solutions are Ready to Use
Cost-Conscious Portable Air Purifiers
IKEA's Dajlien Air Purifier Enhances Home Wellness Routines
Fan-Equipped Leather Chairs
Fantasylab Debuted a Size-Accommodating Gaming Chair with Cooling Fans
Versatile Pocket-Sized Fans
The ZERA MAX Portable Air Fan Duster Has a Multifunctional Design
Ultra-Slim PC Fans
Noctua Released a New 60mm Slim Fan for Compact Custom Computers
Multifunctional Sleek Air Purifiers
Blueair Presents the ComfortPure™ Air Purifier
Thermoelectric Smartphone Coolers
The Cooler Master Cryo Phone Cooler is Gaming-Ready
Omni-Directional AC Units
The AUX 4D Air Conditioner Supports All-Around Functionality
Energy-Restoring Sleep Aids
The ZenU Mt. Fuji Replicates Mountain Climates in the Home
Smart Assistant-Controlled Fans
Dreo Launched the 'CF714S' Alexa-Compatible Smart Fan
Stylish Sustainable Heat Pumps
Electric Air and Blond Teamed Up to Elevate Equipment Aesthetics
High-Performance Air Coolers
The 'Vind' CPU Coolers from Valkyrie offer Competitive Temperatures
Kid-Friendly Cooling Comforters
The Rest Kids Evercool Cooling Comforter is Temperature Regulating
Customizable Finish Air Purifiers
The Alen BreatheSmart 45i Uses Cutting-Edge Technologies
Open-Air Summer Workstations
The Flipz On Summer Chair Supplies Shade and Supports Snacking
Space-Saving Countertop Air Fryers
The Ninja Flip 8-in-1 Toaster Oven & Air Fryer Stores Upright
Supportive Cooling Pillows
The Casper Hybrid Pillow Provides 12-Hours of Nighttime Comfort
Screen-Equipped Cooling Fans
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Versatile Styling Tools
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Eco Insulated Boxes
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Multi-Functional Heating Fans
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Origami-Inspired Cubic Lamps
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Heat Relief Earbuds
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Titanium EDC Folding Fans
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Energy-Optimized Cooling Freezers
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High-Clearance Air Coolers
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Next-Generation Hair Drying Tools
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Air-to-Water Heat Pumps
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Evaporated Cooling System Concepts
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Compact Fanless Computers
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Jet Engine-Inspired Fans
The TELLO ZET Purifies the Air as it Provides Cooling or Air Circulation
Quick-Cooling Bedding
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Sleep-Aiding Smart Bedroom Fans
The Snooz Breez Fan Has Independent Control Features
Chemical-Free Fly Repellent Fans
Andrew Smith Designs the Sleek ShooAway Repellent Fan
Diminutive Commercial Air Conditioners
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Nine-Phase Air Purifiers
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Branded Smart Heat Pumps
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King-Size Cooling Pillows
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Efficient At-Home Ice Makers
The IcyForge Ice Maker is Convenient and Efficient
Solid-State Heat Dissipation Units
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Fanless Miniature Computers
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Open-Air Kenyan Holiday Homes
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Comfort-Enhancing Cooling Bedding Sets
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Dual-Temperature Retail Displays
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Portable Freezer Integrated Backpacks
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Cold Therapy Water Systems
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Fan-Swappable RGB Fans
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Automotive AC Solutions
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Speaker-Integrated Bathroom Fans
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Feng Shui-Inspired Home Devices
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Compact Circulator Fans
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Nocturnal Temperature Control Systems
The Homiffi Delivers Heating or Cooling According to Needs
Solid-State Cooling Devices
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Multi-Purpose Cooling Wallets
Fanning Wallet is an Carbon Fiber RFID Blocking Wallet
Heat-Managing Insulated Rooms
Tim Adams' Climate Safe Rooms Combats Australia's Heat
Cooling Relief Fundraisers
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