Even in summer when temperatures rise, you have simple and inexpensive ways to stay cool, even without air conditioning. Explained.
In summer, temperatures can be high, and the air becomes hot in our homes. It can be hard to bear sometimes. But it is especially at night that we all dream of a nice cool room. The good news is that it is possible, even without air conditioning. It is not complicated at all and only requires two things, one of which we all have at home. And for those who do not have it, it is very easy to do.
While fans can’t actually cool a room, they can make you feel cooler. The air moving over your skin can lower your body temperature, but it doesn’t do much for the heat inside the room.
So, if you don’t intend to be in the room, there’s no point in leaving the fan on, as it won’t affect the heat inside the room. So, next time you’re tempted to leave your fan on to cool down an empty room, think again!
And yet, the fan will be useful for this tip. To cool your room, you need: a fan and a bowl filled with ice cubes. Place your fan on facing the ice cubes. Some say that you should place the bowl behind the fan. However, experts say that for best results, you should place it in front. This is how you will really cool your room. Ideally, run it a little before going to bed, so your room will have lost a few degrees by the time you get into bed.
But how much does it cost to run a fan all night? To calculate this amount, here are the elements you need to have in your possession: fan power (in watts), duration of use (in hours), cost of electricity (in €/kWh). To calculate this cost, you can use the following formula: Power (kW) x Duration (hours) x Price of electricity (€/kWh).
Here is an example calculation:
- Fan power: Assume 50 watts (0.05 kW)
- Usage time: 8 hours
- Cost of electricity: assume €0.25/kWh (this may vary depending on your supplier and location)
The math: 0.05 kW x 8 hours x 0.25 = €0.1. So, running a 50-watt fan for 8 hours would cost you about €0.1 per night. That’s almost free! If you have a different type of fan or a different electricity rate, just adjust the values in the formula to get the exact cost.