I'm a home tech editor, and these are my top 4 super-quiet fans to help you sleep during a summer heatwave

Split image of three cooling fans — (Image credit: Future)

Trying to sleep during a heatwave can be difficult, and even if you leave all your windows open (and risk letting insects inside), it's likely that you'll have a restless, sweaty night that leaves you feeling irritable and sluggish in the morning. To solve the problem, you need a fan — and not just any old model. Here I've picked out a selection of three of the best fans that are not only effective at keeping you cool overnight, but are whisper-quiet as well, so they won't disturb your slumber with humming or whirring.

All of these fans have received our seal of approval, and are particularly well suited to night-time use. Not only do they have dedicated bedtime modes that are near-silent, all come with a remote control so you can adjust their settings without having to get out of bed, and are very effective even on low power settings.

This is a particularly good time to shop for a fan, too, with great discounts available for Amazon Prime Day. You'll find the best prices for each of these fans below, along with links to our full reviews, so read on to find out which one is best for your bedroom.

Meacofan Sefte 8in Air Circulator

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The MeacoFan Sefte 8in is facing slightly to the right on a tabletop in front of a pink background. — (Image credit: Future)

The eight-inch version of this super quiet fan has a rechargeable battery so you can place it anywhere in your bedroom at night, and its barely-audible hum won't disturb your slumber. Our reviewer Cesci Angell was particularly impressed by its Eco mode, which helps prolong battery life, while Sleep mode dims the display and silences the fan's beeps.

Another great feature is the remote control, which lets you operate the fan from the comfort of your bed rather than getting up to switch to Sleep mode when you're ready to settle down. The remote clips onto the fan's body magnetically when not in use, so you don't lose it in the sheets.

Despite its compact size, we found that the MeacoFan Sefte has a real impact on the temperature of a room It's reasonably priced too, considering how much you're getting for your money. A great option if you're struggling and sweating at night.

Read our full Meacofan Sefte 8in Portable Air Circulator review

Levoit CirculAir Oscillating Fan

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The Levoit CirculAir is at its full height in the middle of a pink living room. — (Image credit: Future)

We called this fan "ridiculously good" when we tested it last summer, and we stand by that — especially considering its bargain price. It has two heights, so you can place it on your nightstand or in the corner of your bedroom, and offers automatic horizontal and vertical oscillation to keep the whole space feeling cool and breezy.

Our tester reported that it was super quiet despite its strong airflow and found it easy to fine-tune the angle using its remote control, or the touch controls on the fan's stem.

"I measured a volume of just 29dB from around 2ft away on fan speed one, 37dB at speed five, and 51dB at speed 12," she said. "This means it can operate with whisper-quiet volume at its lowest speed, and only gets as loud as moderate rainfall."

If you're looking for a fan to keep you cool at night that's both versatile and affordable, this is the one for you.

Read our full Levoit CirculAir Oscillating Fan review

Dyson Find+Follow Purifier Cool

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What price would you put on a good night's sleep? The Dyson Find+Follow is the money-no-object option, but it's a top quality fan that will keep you cool and comfortable for many summers to come. As the name suggests, it will also help ease seasonal allergies thanks to HEPA H13-grade and K-Carbon filters, which capture pollen, dust, and pet dander so you don't wake in the morning with a stuffy nose and red eyes.

During the day, its key selling point is its ability to track motion and follow you around the room, rotating up to 350 degrees. If you leave the room briefly, the Find+Follow Purifier Cool will wait patiently in a ‘dormant’ state for your return. The fan will continue, but movement will only resume when you re-enter the room and it picks you up again.

Night mode keeps the fan quiet, and lets you switch it off after a certain duration so you can save electricity once the temperature has dropped sufficiently. "Once on, Dyson’s clever bladeless design delivers smooth air flow that feels like a natural breeze moving through your home, rather than the harsh buffeting you get from some other propeller and tower fans," said our reviewer John McCann, who noted it was super quiet even on its highest setting. Intense heatwaves are only likely to get more frequent in future, so investing in a premium fan now could be a very wise decision.

Read our full Dyson Find+Follow Purifier Cool review

Shark TurboBlade Cool + Heat

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This unusual-looking fan will prove its worth all year round thanks to its ability to both heat and cool your home, and doing so quietly. We found its cooling particularly effective, and its horizontal arms mean it can blow a refreshing blanket of air over your bed at night. With the provided remote control, you don't even need to get up to do that.

In 'BreezeBoost' mode, the Shark TurboBlade Cool + Heat's airflow can be felt as far as 30 feet / nine meters away, but is much more noticeable at 20 feet / six meters. I didn't really need to adjust the fan speed higher than a five most of the time. Even alevel three was sufficient to keep us cool, though we appreciated having the option to increase the airflow right up to 10, or use the BreezeBoost mode on really hot days.

"Sleep Mode provided some in-room circulation that I enjoyed at nigh," said our reviewer Alex Temblador. "Best yet, it wasn't any louder than my ceiling fan."

Read our full Shark TurboBlade Cool + Heat review