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).
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Asian Fan Phones
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Fans with Retractable Blades
Fanimation Air Shadow Collection
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Bladeless Fans
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Geisha Storage Devices
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Adjustable Laptop Fan Stand
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Fast-Acting Fans
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Flash Drive Fans
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Bed Fans
Cool Down Between the Sheets with This Innovative Design
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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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USB Ionizer Fan
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