Preparation

When the sun reaches its peak and temperatures start climbing, we often crank up the air conditioning to cool off. While this is an understandable—and often needed—move, using a ceiling fan is another great way to circulate air and save some money on energy costs in the process. To help you find the best ceiling fan that suits your needs, we rounded up several that run the gamut, from energy efficient models to iterations with stand-out fixtures.

Best Budget-Friendly Fan: Andover Mills Blade Standard Ceiling FanBest Smart Fan: Explorer 56-inch Indoor/Outdoor Smart Ceiling Fan, Dimmable LED Light Kit & Remote ControlBest LED Fan: Prominence Home 52-Inch Espy Ceiling FanBest Quiet Fan: Hampton Bay Costa Mesa 56-Inch LED Zinc Ceiling Fan with Light KitBest Energy-Efficient Fan: Craftmade TG52W3 Targas 52-Inch Convertible Ceiling Fan with LED Light and Wall ControlBest Low-Profile Fan: Hunter Dempsey Indoor Low Profile Ceiling Fan with LED Light and Remote ControlBest Fan with Dimmable Light: Contemporary 42-Inch Ceiling Fan with Dimmable LED LightBest Classic Fan: Hunter Builder Deluxe Indoor Ceiling Fan with LED Light and Pull Chain Control