# Heat-Powered Fans This Garett Wade Electric-Free Fan is Cheap and Eco By Zoriana Zwarycz | Published 2011-05-23 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-free-fan-cooling-eco-friendly-non-electric References: [goodcleantech](http://www.goodcleantech.com/2008/01/heatactivated_fans_work_withou.php) & [garrettwade](http://www.garrettwade.com/product.asp?pn=25T05.01) This handy electric-free cooling fan uses heat from the stove to activate its electric-free motor. The blades from the large Fan can move up to 150 CFM, with speed varying depending on the stove's temperature. This electric-free cooling fan circulates the warm air through the air, and helps users rely on [less fuel to generate heat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jet-focus) while cooking. Easy to use, this non-electric fan from Garret Wade can be placed on the stove top and runs at zero cost for as long as the stove stays hot. An environmentally friendly product that goes easy on your wallet and keeps you cool on hot days? Yes, please! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Heat-powered Fans:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more efficient heat-powered fans to improve energy efficiency and reduce reliance on electricity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Appliances:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate heat-powered fan technology into various home appliances for cooling and energy-saving purposes. - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of heat-powered fans in renewable energy systems to enhance energy conversion and improve overall efficiency. - **Cooking Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design heat-powered fans specifically for cooking equipment to enhance airflow and reduce energy consumption during cooking processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lamp-Equipped Fan Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abode-gale-fan.md) - [Multipurpose Living Space Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-circulation-fan.md) - [Whole Room-Cooling Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drew-air-circulator-pedestal-fan.md) - [Jet Engine-Inspired Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tello-zet.md) - [Home Cooling Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-cooling.md) - [Rectangular Bladeless Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rectangular-bladeless-fans.md) - [Ion-Wind PC Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-cooler.md) - [Opulent Air-Amplifying Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyson-cool-cf1.md) - [Magnetic Device Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/devaso-fan.md)