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Rachel Williams

'Life-saving' £45 Argos fan shoppers are rushing to buy during summer heatwave

As the temperatures continue to soar across parts of Scotland, many of us who are looking for ways to keep that bit cooler in the home.

And it looks like Argos shoppers have found the answer, as they rush to buy the Challenge White Tower Fan -29 inch that has been hailed as a "life-saving" purchase for anyone struggling with the heatwave.

Available to buy online now for just £45, this summer essential features a lightweight tower design that makes it ideal for popping in your bedroom or home office. It is also portable, meaning it can be used in any room that needs a bit cooling down during different times of the day.

The three speed settings for oscillation and wide-angle feature means that the fan will deliver breezy air quite quickly. It also comes with a two-hour timer, so you can set it to your own individual needs.

A description for the Challenge White Tower Fan on the Argos website reads: "Designed to be quiet for indoor operation and with energy saving features, this tower fan is designed to give you long lasting comfort and capability."

The Challenge White Tower Fan features three speed settings and a two-hour timer (Argos)

With over 800 five-star reviews and a 94 percent recommendation rate on the retailer's website, the 29-inch fan has been hailed by shoppers who say that it has made a "huge difference" in this warmer weather.

One rave reviewer said of the fan: "Was bought in the heatwave of summer 2022, and was a life saver, very light weight too, with a carry handle on the top, so you can take it with you to bed as i did."

A second praised: "This fan really does the job. Blows lovely cool breeze even on low setting. Bought for recent heatwaves and it was perfect. So silent we forgot it was on."

A third five-star review read: "Bought during the heatwave when I just couldn’t get cool. Used mainly at night and even on the lowest setting it did such a good job. So glad I bought this, much better then previous fans I’ve had."

And a fourth added: "Grabbed this during the heatwave and the difference it made was huge. Kept me cool and also the room it was on in felt so much cooler unlike like my previous fan which made no difference in such extreme heat."

A fifth happy shopper said: "Best fan I have ever bought and got us through the heat waves this year! Well worth the money."

The Challenge White Tower Fan -29 inch can be purchased for £45 from the Argos website.

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