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The 6 Best Fog Machines to Elevate Your Halloween Entryway

A little fog can go a long way!

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We take the holidays very seriously. That’s because we love to decorate, dress up, shop for gifts, and most importantly — spend some time with our loved ones. This is the year to go all-out on the lights, inflatables, and animatronics. Just don’t forget the fog machine! Whether you’re transforming your home into an epic haunted house or you want the creepiest front yard on the block, a fog machine is the perfect accessory for the most haunted night of the year. We compared a dozen fog machines to find the best, spookiest, easiest-to-use, and highest performing fog machines on Amazon.

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A Budget-Friendly but Reliable Fog Machine

JDR FMB-500 Smoke Machine

JDR FMB-500 Smoke Machine
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A Budget-Friendly but Reliable Fog Machine

JDR FMB-500 Smoke Machine

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In just four minutes this fog machine is warmed up and ready to go. It can blow smoke up to 2000 cubit feet per minute while you control it via remote control from 50 meters away.  While it doesn't come with the light effects of others on this list, the output is impressive, and will keep the fog rolling all night long. 

When you need a truly spooky fog effect and have a lot of ground to cover, the ADJ Fog Fury 1000 II won't disappoint. It's compact but runs at 700W for extra high output -- about 4000 cubic feet per minute. It only takes four minutes to warm up, holds nearly a whole liter of water, and will let you know when it needs a refill so you can keep the fog rolling.

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Best for Covering Large Spaces

AGPTEK Fog Machine

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AGPTEK Fog Machine
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Best for Covering Large Spaces

AGPTEK Fog Machine

Flood your next party with fog, and customize the fun with 13 colors and four different light effects (strobe, flashing, fading, and solid) that you can change with a remote control. The machine only takes four minutes to heat up. Its tank holds 250ml of water and cranks out non-toxic, unscented fog that reaches up to three meters before dissolving.

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A Fast Fog Producer

Theefun Smoke Machine

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Theefun Smoke Machine
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A Fast Fog Producer

Theefun Smoke Machine

Press the Fog button on the remote control, and this smoke machine will spray fog for a full 30 seconds, and then automatically heat up for 45 seconds, when it will release the next batch. Also on the remote: buttons for seven LED color combinations, plus a strobe effect.

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The Mini Fog Machine

Gemmy 400-Watt Residential Grade Fog Machine

Gemmy 400-Watt Residential Grade Fog Machine
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The Mini Fog Machine

Gemmy 400-Watt Residential Grade Fog Machine

This fog machine could not be easier to operate. Fill it with water, turn it on, and when the green light on the remote comes on, push the red button. You'll get enough fog to fill a room or make your yard extra spooky. Plus, it's small -- only 6 inches tall -- so it's easy to hide!

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For a Dramatic Vertical Effect

ADJ Products Volcano Fog Machine

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ADJ Products Volcano Fog Machine
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For a Dramatic Vertical Effect

ADJ Products Volcano Fog Machine

The ADJ Volcano is a compact and powerful fog machine that mixes color from its integrated LEDs to create a dramatic effect. Since it shoots fog upward like a geyser at the push of a button, it’s the perfect fog machine to scare the pants off anyone who passes by. This pro-grade fog machine has an extremely high output, it works well both indoors and outdoors, and it includes a wireless remote. It heat up quickly and has a fluid indicator for checking to see how much fog juice it has left.

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Best Fog Juice

Sanco Industries Fog Worx Extreme High Density Fog Juice

Amazon’s Choice
Sanco Industries Fog Worx Extreme High Density Fog Juice
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Best Fog Juice

Sanco Industries Fog Worx Extreme High Density Fog Juice

Annoyingly enough, when you buy a fog machine, most models do not come with any fog juice. This water-based solution is some of the best you can buy. It's compatible with 400- to 1,500-watt machines.

Fog Worx is made from organic ingredients with pharmaceutical grade chemicals to produce a high-density fog with excellent hang time and dispersion. Make sure you buy a bottle when you get your machine!

From: BestProducts
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Brandon Carte
Senior Electronics Editor

Brandon Carte has been covering technology at BestProducts.com since 2017, where he's been writing about the latest gadgets, appliances, and scouring the internet for the products that make life easier. His reporting has been featured on TopTenReviews.com, Good Housekeeping and USA Today. When he's not researching washing machines or testing robot vacuums, you can find him at concerts, swimming laps, or at the movies. He thinks smartphones are too big, prefers MP3s to Spotify, and misses his iPhone’s headphone jack.

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