cooling fan

Breeze-making device

A cooling fan is a device that circulates air to prevent overheating in machinery, electronics, or enclosed spaces.

In computers, cooling fans draw heat away from processors and power supplies.

In vehicles, a cooling fan helps regulate engine temperature by moving air across the radiator: The cooling fan kicked on when the engine got hot.

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motor · airflow · whirring · white noise · exhaust · propeller · oscillating · hum · circulation · desktop · ceiling · portable · window unit · electric · plug in · noise · summer · hot summer

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thermal function

cooling fanheater

Device producing warmth

heating element · furnace · space heater · radiator · heat lamp

airflow direction/purpose

cooling fanfan heater

Appliance blowing heated air

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G