Use a fan to keep cool in the hot summer months.
A fan is a good, cheap alternative to air conditioning to help you keep cool in the summer. It circulates air to make it feel cooler in the room--even if it isn't really--uses less electricity and costs less than air conditioners. Fans are also portable from one room to another. All fans are not the same and there are certain factors to remember when purchasing yours, including power, capabilities and cost.
Instructions
1. Decide where you're going to use the fan. If you need to run a fan in a small home office you'll probably want a tabletop model, while if you need one to cool your kitchen off while cooking you may want a window or stand-up fan. For a more permanent addition, purchase a ceiling fan to install in high traffic areas such as living and dining rooms.
2. Determine your budget. Some smaller fans cost $20 or less and have basic three-speed settings, while others contain addition features, such as the oscillating stand-up fans that directly cool an area as they move in circles or side to side. Other fans, such as a tower fan, are more difficult to tip over and have smaller vent holes to protect children from sticking their fingers in and getting trapped.
3. Read online reviews from other customers (see the References section). Once you decide on the type of fan you want and the price you can afford, read reviews from other customers who have experience with the fan. You'll get information such as how effective it is at cooling the room, whether it lasts and if it has a large impact on the electric bill.
4. Shop around. Check prices at local home and department stores as well as on the Internet. Prices may vary vastly from one store to another. It may be cheaper to purchase online, even if you do have to pay for shipping costs.
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