After living in Los Angeles for nearly a decade in a 1930s apartment with no central AC, I’m well-versed in spotting solutions for oppressive heat. And after reading such enthusiastic endorsements about one innovative fan that rivals a similar option by a much larger name, but for half the price, I had to share my findings with other hot people who aren’t looking to spend a fortune this summer.This extreme cooling innovation claims to produce a powerful flow of air in spaces of up to 80 feet, and despite its name, the fan achieves all that without any blades to speak of, or any traditional air-conditioning technology. And to make sure that its cooling breeze reaches your desired spaces simultaneously, it’s been thoughtfully built with features like a pivoting function, which moves the cooling arm from vertical to horizontal, a twist mode that directs the concentrated airflow in multiple directions, and the oscillating mode, for wide, sweeping 180-degree coverage.The fan’s unique lateral design can also create what the brands calls an “air blanket,” a horizontal blast that one reviewer described as “a smooth, even airflow that runs over [their] whole bed without being harsh.” “I struggle with SEVERE hot flashes, so having cool air when I need it is very important,” one Amazon shopper wrote. “This fan flows cool air up the entire width of our queen bed. The air that blows out feels like an air conditioner.” There’s also 10 customizable speeds, including a softer white noise speed that many find perfect for sleeping. Another difference between the TurboBlade and more traditional propeller-style fans is that it won’t gather and collect dust on its blades. Instead, Shark’s design features a clever dust catch filter that captures particles and simply washes clean, without needing to be replaced. And any dust that gathers on the fan itself only needs to be wiped away, instead of having to take your fan face apart, remove the propeller and wash it clean before putting it all back together again. I own and love several Shark products — from vacuum cleaners to hair stylers — so while I have yet to try out this bladeless cooling fan, my existing experience with the brand leads me to believe this could be a smart buy. But if you were to actually ask the people who have tried it, they would confirm my suspicions. Hear more from these cooled-off customers just below, or snag a TurboBlade fan for yourself before it goes back up to full price.Promising Amazon reviews:″Love this fan. I thought I liked the Dyson, but this puts Dyson to shame.” — Britches“Best fan for hot sleepers. I initially had a Dyson fan, but it wasn’t quite meeting my expectations. I wanted something that would blow across the bed while I slept, as I’m a hot sleeper. When I saw this fan, I knew it was the perfect solution, and I was right. I use it almost every night. The blow power is really nice, and it can cool a room down quickly. The weight and size of the fan are not bad at all. It’s easy to move, and it doesn’t make much noise. However, that could be because I’m used to sleeping with a fan on. It took me about a minute to assemble, and the durability of the fan is also very good.” — Leo“This fan has really helped keep me cool, especially at night. I always need a fan on me when I sleep, so being able to adjust the blades horizontally and directly at me in bed makes this fan perfect. It has an Ultra-Quiet mode and then Ultra-Powerful, the ultra-powerful is strong and pretty noisy at max airflow (it doesn’t bother me, I enjoy a fan noise.) If you don’t like fan sounds while needing max airflow, this might not be the one for you. The lower airflow settings do make this fan very quiet though! The oscillation is great, having the fan vertical with the blades twisted in slightly opposite directions from each other really helps in keeping the area cool. I have bought two of these fans for the bedrooms and am thinking of another one for my workout room. It’s great and I highly recommend it.” — Amazon customer“This fan is a blessing in disguise…Hot flashes …BYE. I usually write a review if a product goes far beyond what it claims to do, or if the product goes far below expectations. I have to say this fan performs like nothing I have ever seen. I struggle with SEVERE hot flashes, so having cool air when I need it is very important. This fan flows cool air up the entire width of our queen bed. The air that blows out feels like an air conditioner. I can use the remote to turn the force of the air coming out 4-5 levels. Not sure how many because I don’t turn it pass 4 levels. Even at 3 levels I can’t leave it on more than 30-40 minutes at a time. At 40 minutes I start to get cold. The temperature outside is near 85. I really love this fan when I’m sleeping, reading, or knitting. Whoot Whoot SHARK!” — DeniseIf you want to shop for more incredible fan options that will actually keep you cool this summer, take a look at the collection below:AmazonA HuffPost writer-approved Vornado pedestal fanRating: 4.6 out of 5 starsHuffPost Shopping writer Tessa Flores recently wrote about owning this Vornado pedestal fan, saying, "Rooms that would normally feel oppressive and stuffy with heat are instantly transformed into spaces that are more comfortable, temperature-regulated and noticeably fresher. This has been a game changer for summer nights and on those occasions when I don’t want to sit in front of the overly drying and artificially cold blast of the AC." She added, "The blades and fan head are also significantly easier to keep free of dust compared to other fans I’ve owned."This fan has three speeds, an adjustable tilt and height, and — unlike most other fans — actually looks pretty chic with its retro aesthetic. You can get this in jade green or cream.Promising review: "This is hand-me-down quality. I expect this thing will last forever - it’s VERY heavy, quiet, and really moves the air around. It reminds me of the appliances from the 40s and 50s from your grandparents house that still work. If you want a fan that will outlast you, this is it." — KathrynAmazonA Levoit tower fan with smart temperature sensorsRating: 4.6 out of 5 starsWhile it does come with a remote, this Levoit fan is pretty hands-off in that it does most of the hard work for you thanks to the smart temperature sensors that adjust the air flow accordingly, 90-degree oscillation and a 12-hour automatic timer. The fan offers four modes and five speeds, able to move up to 25 feet per second, while still only operating at 28 dB.Promising review: "Wow!! Amazing fan. First I’ll say that I run hot cause of meds I take and I’m always sweating. Hot sleeper, and all that “good stuff”. Well this fan is going on the holy grails list. It works so well… perfect amount of white noise and “wind” speed. I usually hate the tower fans but this one surprised me for the price you can’t beat it. Plus a remote and cool features to turn it off automatically. I love it so far. I also usually never have my fans on rotation mode but this one works so well that I use that function and the whole room got colder in minutes. Gonna be a great summer . " — Teddy VelasquezAmazonThis sleek oscillating Lasko fanRating: 4.6 out of 5 starsComplete with three speeds and producing up to 509 cubic feet per minute, this Lasko fan offers 25% more air velocity than a traditional fan, according to the brand. It's 35 inches tall, has a seven-hour automatic timer, and its wider base provides stability.Promising review: "You need somwthing that will actually blow, this is it. I have had so many other tower fans that did nothing this one you can actually feel. We put our old tower fan in my husband's man cave and it's 3 power setting feels like half of the 1 on this fan. Get it." — Katrina Del Castillo