The summer doesn’t give us a break from the heat at night either. A regular fan can help. But you should keep a few things in mind.
Do fans really help with heat? Not really, it depends on what you expect from them. A fan does not actually cool the room down, as our colleagues at GameStar have thoroughly tested. It doesn’t lower the room temperature; it merely circulates the air – it just puts it in motion. But that breeze is pleasant – especially at night while falling asleep during tropical nights.
Fan, here’s how to use it properly
If you want to use a fan in the bedroom to cool down, follow these tips to avoid health issues as much as possible:
- Place the fan 2 to 3 meters away from you.
- Do not direct the airflow (only) at your head. If it oscillates by itself, let the artificial breeze hit your face only temporarily. If the fan is static, the air should only hit your body.
- Set the fan to the lowest setting. This not only saves electricity but also protects your hearing as the device becomes quieter.
Why shouldn’t the fan constantly point at your head? The constant breeze can not only lead to tension in the neck but can also irritate the eyes. Conjunctivitis can be a consequence. Additionally, all kinds of tiny particles are blown towards you: dust and dirt or even pollen. Therefore, you may suffer from irritated airways.
Anyone with a dust mite allergy should be especially careful when using a fan.
How much does the electricity used by a fan cost? Fans come in various sizes and prices, but for 50 euros you can easily buy a good one online – provided you don’t already have one gathering dust in the attic. Regarding power consumption, we will assume a value of around 40 watts. Assuming an average operating time of about 10 hours at night, that results in 0.4 kilowatt-hours per day.
We don’t know exactly where you live, and prices vary depending on city, town, or region. If you want an overview of the offers available in your area, you can check Check24; the search by postal code provides quick results.
For the next bill, we assume a rate of 30 cents per kilowatt-hour. In the end, we come to about 15 cents per night used. After a summer month, you would pay approximately 4.65 euros for this additional refreshment to your energy provider.
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