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Plain answers about fans, noise and sleep.

Is it bad to sleep with a fan on?
Sleeping with a fan on can help you sleep, but the draft can dry you out and stir up dust. Here's what to know, and how to keep the sound without the airflow.
White noise vs pink noise vs brown noise
White, pink and brown noise differ in how their energy spreads across pitch. Here's how each one sounds, and where a fan, rain and waves fit in.
Does white noise help you sleep?
White noise can help you fall asleep and stay asleep by masking sudden sounds. Here's how it works, who it helps most, and how to get the most out of it.
How loud should white noise be for sleep?
Louder isn't better. Here's how to set white noise or a fan sound for sleep: loud enough to cover the noise that wakes you, and no louder.
Why can't I sleep without a fan?
If you can't fall asleep without a fan, it's usually the sound you miss, not the air. Here's why it happens and how to take your fan everywhere.
Should you play white noise all night?
All night or a sleep timer? Here's when to keep white noise or a fan sound running until morning, and when to let it fade out after you fall asleep.