Deal verdict: are these under-£60 cooling appliances worth it?
This deal roundup covers two budget cooling appliances under £60, comparing a tower fan and a portable air cooler so you can decide quickly whether these summer sale discounts suit your space, comfort needs, and willingness to trade premium air conditioning performance for cheaper, more flexible cooling options. In short: both prices look fair for what you get, but they serve slightly different needs. The Dimplex DXACF tower fan at £59.49 focuses on quiet, controllable airflow with multiple modes and smart touches. The Hirix portable air cooler at £59 targets people who want water-assisted cooling and humidification without paying portable air conditioner prices. If you want better airflow and comfort in small rooms during warm weather and are not chasing ice-cold, AC-level performance, these deals are solid value picks rather than luxury upgrades.
Dimplex DXACF tower fan deal: quiet cooling with smart controls
The headline tower fan deal is the Dimplex DXACF, reduced in a limited-time offer to £59.49 from its usual £69.99, a saving of £10.50 that represents a 15% discount on this slimline fan. You buy it through Amazon, where more than 2,000 units have been ordered in the past month, underlining demand for tower fan deals ahead of hotter evenings. The DXACF uses a tall, space-saving design that fits beside beds, sofas and desks, and offers 65-degree oscillation to spread airflow rather than blasting a single spot. It has three speed settings and four operating modes, including a quieter sleep mode that should suit overnight use. A remote control, integrated room temperature monitor, LED display and 12-hour timer round out its features, making it a capable choice among budget cooling appliances if you want controllable, fan-only cooling without AC complexity.
Hirix portable air cooler: water tank, ice pack and oscillation for £59
If you prefer a portable air cooler to a straightforward fan, the Wowcher offer on the Hirix unit prices it at £59, reduced from £98.99, with postage starting at £8.99 and a stated 40% reduction. This portable oscillating air cooler has a 4L water tank, three speed settings, oscillation, removable wheels and an included ice pack for extra cooling on hotter days. The honeycomb cooling pad and tank allow it to cool and humidify the air, putting it between basic fans and full portable air conditioners on both performance and price. Its 120-degree oscillation is designed to spread air more evenly in bedrooms, home offices and living rooms, while the 58cm-high, narrow footprint makes placement easier in tight spaces. According to the deal listing, it holds a 3.5-star rating from 1,294 reviews and more than 6,700 units have already been bought. The offer is marked as selling fast and, like most limited-time promotions, price and availability may change, so it is worth checking delivery costs and terms before ordering.
Which budget cooling appliance fits your home this summer?
Both deals aim squarely at shoppers hunting budget cooling appliances for warm weather without paying premium air conditioning prices. The Dimplex tower fan excels as a quiet, remote-controlled airflow solution with multiple cooling modes and a dedicated sleep mode, plus timed shut-off and temperature monitoring for more controlled overnight use. It circulates air to help you feel cooler but does not actively lower room temperature in the way compressor-based portable air conditioning systems do. The Hirix portable air cooler adds water-based cooling and humidification via its 4L tank and honeycomb pad, plus an ice pack option when temperatures climb, delivering more noticeable chill than a standard desk fan in smaller spaces. Removable wheels mean you can move it from room to room as the day heats up, adding flexibility during summer sale discounts season. Thinking in practical terms: choose fan-led comfort if you value quiet control, and water-assisted cooling if you want a stronger breeze and do not mind refilling the tank.
Buy if / Skip if
- Buy the Dimplex DXACF tower fan if you want quiet, remote-controlled airflow with multiple cooling modes and a sleep mode for warm nights.
- Skip the Dimplex DXACF tower fan if you expect true air conditioning performance that actively lowers room temperature rather than circulating air.
- Buy the Hirix portable air cooler if you want a 4L tank, oscillation, an ice pack and three speed settings for water-assisted cooling in smaller rooms.
- Skip the Hirix portable air cooler if you do not want to deal with refilling a tank, handling an ice pack or paying separate delivery costs.
- Buy the Dimplex DXACF tower fan if you prioritise a slim footprint, quiet operation and timer controls as an everyday summer fan deal.
- Skip the Hirix portable air cooler if you prefer a simple plug-in tower fan and do not need humidification or removable wheels for room-to-room movement.
