Living in Boston,The Intern - A Summer of Lust I've adjusted to the sweltering summers. The best way to survive is a good AC unit and some well-timed trips out of town. So imagine my horror when, three years ago, I moved into an apartment that would make installing an AC unit impossible. With horizontally sliding windows, there was no way to make either a window or a portable AC unit work.
As someone who would probably get the most restful sleep of my life in a walk-in refrigerator, I was worried about being comfortable at night in the Northeast humidity without an AC. However, after some research, a former coworker recommended the Vornado 660 to get me through. And oh man, is it the best $100 I've ever spent.
Vornado 660 Fan $90 at Amazon This table fan doesn't look like much. It doesn't oscillate and comes with just four speed settings, but don't judge a fan by its features. The Vornado 660 fan is the most powerful fan I've ever used. At max or even just medium-high speed, it circulates air vigorously, allowing me to sleep comfortably even when temperatures hit the 90s. That summer without AC, I slept easily and restfully thanks to the Vornado 660.
An air conditioner pulls warm air from a room and recycles it through a refrigerant system to push out cool air, while a fan works by circulating air that evaporates heat on your body. So, while an AC unit tackles the whole room, a fan works best when positioned directly at you. That's the case with the Vornado 660, too, which, when pointed directly at you, keeps your temperature crisp even when it's sweaty outside. But the Vornado also focuses on air circulation, creating a vortex in a room that bounces air flow off walls. While I can't see those air paths to testify to its efficacy, I can attest that using this fan always leaves my room feeling refreshed rather than dense with stale air.
The Vornado 660 only has four settings but oh man are they powerful. Credit: Samantha Mangino / Mashable If I had any beef with the Vornado 660, it's that it is a dust magnet, frequently collecting dust in its grates. Luckily, it can be taken apart for a thorough clean; otherwise, I recommend just developing a regular dusting schedule. But otherwise, it's a fantastic AC alternative, especially since it uses a fraction of the electricity. Even if you could install an AC, if you want to save money on your electric bill, go for a fan instead.
Since procuring the Vornado 660 three years ago, I've bought a second one for our home office. I use the Vornado 660 year-round while sleeping, both as gentle white noise and extra cooling. Even though we now have an AC unit in our bedroom, the fan helps the air stay fresh. Our household is so passionate about the Vornado 660 that my partner and I bring it on vacation when we don't trust our accommodation's cooling options.
If you can't install an AC in your home this summer or want to save on your electric bill, the Vornado 660 fan is my favorite option for staying cool.
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