"I couldn't sleep without it": Beat the heatwave with this 5-star super-quiet fan

MeacoFan Sefte 10” pedestal fan — (Image credit: Meaco)

If there's one thing I've learned about UK heatwaves, it's that we're always unprepared. Always. So don't hesitate, make sure you go grab one of the best fans or best air conditioners for your home right now.

I have a personal recommendation, though, which has got me through heatwaves for the past 6 years now – a pedestal fan from Meaco that's super-quiet, has stood the test of time, and got me through sometimes unbearably hot nights!

Sure, some experts suggest you shouldn't sleep with a fan on at night, but I'm going to agree to disagree about that one – as this Meaco fan has been an absolute life-saver. As the mercury rises into the 30s this week, I know I won't be able to sleep without it.

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Is the Meaco 1056P worth the money?

Now you might be looking at that and thinking "isn't that a lot of money for a fan"? Well, I swear by it – so much that after owning one, a second was purchased during a particularly spicy heatwave a few years back.

I see it as a sound investment. Sleep and focus are important – and when it gets too hot, this fan helps with both those avenues.

It's also super-quiet, to the point it won't disrupt sleep at night on the lowest setting. And, based on my ownership, these fans last for ages – I've had no problems in years.

How quiet is the Meaco 1056P?

The quiet factor is a major benefit. The 1056P is Quiet Mark certified, with a 29dB rating equating to just above a whisper, or a library environment. It's true, so long as you've got the lowest '1' setting. If it's roasting, however, then the higher settings are really useful – it maxes out at '12' – but much noisier.

There's a portable remote included in the centre of the fan, which is handy if you want it bedside, and while I wish the controls would illuminate for nighttime use, you can control the fan's horizontal and vertical oscillations independently, adjust the speed, turn the display light on/off, and even pre-set on/off time.

There is a newer Meaco Sefte 10in Air Circulator, which I've not seen in person as yet (it's the lead picture of this article if you want a preview). It's a bit pricier than the 1056P, hits some of the more modern EU production targets, and would also be a very sound option – if you've got a spare few quid extra. As it stands, though, as a satisfied customer, I'd strongly recommend the 1056P for well-rested nights.

Mike is T3's Tech Editor. He's been writing about consumer technology for 15 years and his beat covers phones – of which he's seen hundreds of handsets over the years – laptops, gaming, TV & audio, and more. There's little consumer tech he's not had a hand at trying, and with extensive commissioning and editing experience, he knows the industry inside out. As the former Reviews Editor at Pocket-lint for 10 years where he furthered his knowledge and expertise, whilst writing about literally thousands of products, he's also provided work for publications such as Wired, The Guardian, Metro, and more.