The 12 Best small Quiet Window Fans (2023 reviews)

This fan keeps the air moving and the tower design is space. It's quite large and very easy to reach and manipulate. The fans have 2 independent copper motors allowing you to choose to use one of the fan heads for intake while the other is used for exhaust simultaneously. It can be installed into the window or used freestanding with its 2 removable legs. The fan fins rotate within the body of the tower which makes for very quiet operation.

This fan is very nice and has great air flow with not being loud and love how the oscillating function can be set to different degrees including 360 degrees. It's narrower than most, but powerful, sturdy, quiet, and versatile. The high setting will be suitable for a small auditorium.

Why We Like This:

Good oscillation and display, can be controlled via bluetooth
Powerful, great air exchange, not too loud
Good brand reputation

Best With timer: Lasko small Quiet Window Fan

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The lasko small quiet window fan gives the top-tier fan a run for their money by offering flagship specs at a much more affordable price. Electric reversing makes three speeds available for either exhausing or bringing fresh air in directly with just the twist of a knob. It provides whole-house ventilation with an electrically reversible intake and exhaust motor. It comes with the storm guard feature, and the window can be closed behind the fan quickly to keep rain water from blowing into your home. It is easy to install, built in a satisfactory manner, works very efficiently and well, and the noise level is to be expected and preferable over that of an a/c unit.

The fan has 3 speeds and can be run in reverse so you can either blow air in from the outside, or blow it out to suck in cool air from other windows. It is relatively quiet on high speed. It definitely pulls the cool air from the basement up through the house. It is easy to install, does not need to be mounted permanently and cools the house nicely down during cool nights.

Why We Like This:

Sturdier expandable sides or at least a less cumbersome design and a remote control
Works great as exhaust and intake
Delivers what they promise

Best For warm summer days: Bionaire small Quiet Window Fan

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If you want nothing less than best desirable fan, then bionaire small quiet window fan is the one you should definitely consider. This window fan works great for keeping the air moving both into and out. The Bionaire pulls the more temperate air from the second floor up and has improved the floor's overall temperature by nearly five degrees. The air exchange feature that draws in fresh air while the second fan pulls out the hot is great. It gives you a cool breeze and tell you the approximate departure it is along with a choice of speeds.

This fan really moves the air in without being too noisy. The slots that hold the wiring harnesses are open and just hold the wires in place with friction, so the wires can come out. The Programmable thermostat turns the fan off/on to maintain selected comfort level. It's quiet, easy to install and operate.

Why We Like This:

Works very well as an exhaust fan
Efficient at cooling and the exhaust features are great
One of the new comers and featured product

Best For sliding Window: Air king small Quiet Window Fan

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This powerful window fan requires a window that is a minimum of 22 inches high and 26.5 inches to 34.5 inches wide. It offers a full line of industrial grade air circulating fans for industrial and commercial settings. It's quiet, extracts stale air and provides fresh air with a flip of the dial.

This fan is designed to attach to the window moulding with four small wood screws, either outside edge of moulding or the inside edge. It allows the knob to slip off easily when turned. It does a good job cooling and airing a large room. The build quality is excellent, the install is easy, and the fan has some serious power. This fan does move a large volume of air out in exhaust mode when all the gaps and hole in the fairing are plugged up without a lot of noise.

Why We Like This:

Evacuates anything in a room quickly
Cheaply made, very flimsy, and cumbersome to use and install
Mounted rotary control switch and 3 speeds

Best For couple days: Shinic small Quiet Window Fan

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We would, of course, be remiss if we didn't mention shinic small quiet window fan for daily usage. This can make your window fan operate more quietly, providing a quieter and more comfortable environment. It works great, keeps the room cool and it’s very quiet. The extension flaps make it easy to fit on the window. The fan can rotate in both directions, so blowing air in or out, so it’s multi functional. The controls are responsive and it's very quick to change airflow directions.

The product is sturdy and simple to install and use. It is a very versatile and useful little fan. It can blow cold and natural light in the room and cool the temperature down in a comfortable level.

Why We Like This:

Fits nicely and great as window exhaust
Great for bedrooms, even studio apartments
Strong but quiet, remote feature is nice too
Helps cool room and circulate air

Best For garage: Vornado small Quiet Window Fan

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Not everyone likes to purchase fan for their daily purpose, but the vornado small quiet window fan would be an anomoly. At half the height of conventional window fans, it is easy to install, blends elegantly into the space and preserves your view. It's made to sit in the open window. It only has 4 speeds and 4 is about as powerful as a small oscillating fan. It's designed for use with single-hung and double-hung windows with an opening at least 8" tall. It can be operated by setting the temp or set it in manual mode to run all the time.

The durable, weather-resistant case blends seamlessly into the space, and the slim design preserves the view out your window. It comes with one button, to quickly transition the airflow from fan to exhaust. It provides additional convenience plus it is built to meet U.S. voltage requirements.

Why We Like This:

Amazingly quiet and super easy to install
Wind freely blows through the unit into a room at all times
Delivers what they promise

Best With Google Home setup: Aspen small Quiet Window Fan

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If you are looking for a quiet fan, moves lots of air, and easy to clean, this is the one. The fan is quieter and moves a lot of air. The thermostat makes sure the fan only runs when the heat is on. The fan works well, the remote is good, and it is easy to install. The app does allow you to remotely monitor temperature and to turn the fan on via the cellular network if you’re not in range of the router.

The fan is really designed for double-hung windows. It can work manually, and it also comes with a battery powered remote control. The fan is quieter and move a lot of air. The front and back grills and fan blades can be removed and washed.

Why We Like This:

Overpriced as a fan, but easy to clean
Real quiet at night on the lowest setting too
Easy to clean and runs great
Fan runs well and fairly quiet

Best With HEATER: comfort Zone small Quiet Window Fan

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Best part: comfort zone small quiet window fan costs comparatively low and it is available to ship in 24 hours. This window fan is versatile, as it can reverse and exhaust. Its innovative 3-in-1 design offers you the freedom to choose from three distinct settings. It comes with 70 watts and a voltage of 120 volts, so it delivers efficient performance. The reversible twin window fan comes complete with a removable screen. The unit comes with two covers, one to keep air and humidity from entering the home, when not in use.

This fan has dual, intake and exhaust at a click of a button. Each heater is designed to bring you performance in a wide variety of styles and features. This fan is quiet and very efficient.

Why We Like This:

Easy to use and very quiet
Lightweight fan with 3 speed settings and also reverse
One of the new comers and featured product

Best For RV: Holmes small Quiet Window Fan

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This fan is also very solid, it's got a great little wing to fill the right of the window opening. It has 3 small fans that are opened to outside so air flows through. The expanding component will let you make it fit a variety of sizes of windows with some extra spacers and an "accordion" slider. The digital option makes you press the button multiple times before you can shut it off.

The fan body is approximately 26inches wide and has extender panels to close off remaining open window space. It is more powerful with 40% greater air velocity compared to similar window fans and 25% more compact to reduce window obstruction. It comes with two extensions additionally come with any legs or stand. These work powerfully, and you can manually change them by un-securing your window, flipping the fan around and then putting back in your window and securing the window again against intruders.

Why We Like This:

Very quiet & puts out a lot of air on "high" speed
Excellent output, fairly quiet, and easy to place
Good investment for long term

Best With bug screen: Magic TECH small Quiet Window Fan

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The magic tech small quiet window fan's material feels more premium than its price would suggest. It makes a great little exhaust fan. It can be mounted in the window for either intake or exhaust, but neither side is reversible. It works great, but the cover includes does little to keep out the outside temps whether cold or hot. It's weight collapses the extenders when you try to stand it up vertical.

The power switch is accessible from both sides. The fan works great for clearing the room of cooking smells. Even with the screen in place, there are so many gaps in the fan, other than the fans themselves, that bugs can definitely crawl or fly through.

Why We Like This:

One of the new comers and featured product
Good brand reputation

Best For putting Air: sharper Image small Quiet Window Fan

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Sharper Image is known for creating pragmatic and minimalist fan for people on the go, and its line of sharper image small quiet window fan definitely falls in line with that reputation. It has three fan settings that are all quiet. It's quiet, almost silent, on the lowest setting. It has a very nice style and functions great. The controls are simple and easy to use. It's quiet and easy to install and remove and very easy to operate. The button activated exhaust function is the best. It's quiet and you can have it suck in or blow out air. The fan is effective and quiet, on the lowest setting you'll forget that its on.

Why We Like This:

Made from foam, the guards barely fit the window and keep warm out
Very easy to clean and doesnt even really collect grime to begin with
Very quiet running with various speeds

Best For money: Amazon Basics small Quiet Window Fan

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Compared with other fan in this category, the amazon basics small quiet window fan has a convenient design. This is a great feature for the spring and fall days that you can exhaust the warm air in the day outside and at night when the temperatures are cooler you simply switch the button to pull in the crisp night air. It works, it blows and sucks air. The buttons make a loud beep, you have to cycle through the buttons to change the speed of the fan and the direction of the fans. It can operate independently of one another.

The Fan speed is a standard off-high-med-low dial, the fan reverses with a switch, and there's a built-in thermostat, but of the unmarked dial variety. The fans can be set to clear hot air from the room or bring in cool air separately which is a great feature.

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