Cooling down with the fan: Useful tips for a pleasant indoor climate on hot days

Difficulty concentrating, reduced performance and feeling unwell: temperatures above 25 degrees can be very stressful. This year too, Europe is standinga hot summerbefore. To combat the heat, which can be felt in many parts of Germany from May onwards, many people use a fan. It ensures a pleasant indoor climate on hot spring and summer days. We give you useful tips on how to cool down with the fan and what you should keep in mind.

What is the most effective way to cool down with a fan?

If the room temperature exceeds 21 degrees Celsius, then it is the right time to cool down. AVentilatorcan be used in a variety of ways. You can use the device for ventilation early in the morning and late in the evening. Place it as close to the floor as possible in front of an open balcony door and turn it towards the room. The fan will move the cold morning or evening air from outside to inside and in this way cool down the temperature.

Even during the day, you can cool the room using a fan with an ultrasonic mist. These models are equipped with a water atomizer. The swivel function distributes the mist and wind evenly throughout the room, creating a pleasant cooling effect. Alternatively, you can place a bowl of ice water in front of the device and turn it towards the bowl. In this way you not only manage to keep people and animals in the...to cool down the room, but also to increase the humidity.

In contrast to a fan with a water atomizer, a pedestal fan can only circulate the air and not cool it down. If you darken the windows with roller blinds or blinds, you can keep the air inKeep room cool. Then you can place the device in a corner so that it distributes the air evenly in the room. You can also use a floor fan to create a strong airflow, moving air from a cool, north-facing room to a heated, south-facing room.

When used correctly, a tower fan can move cooler air from the floor upwards, creating a refreshing breeze for the home office. It also allows air to circulate at the desk.

No matter which variant you choose, a high-quality fan also scores with these additional functions:

  • Oscillation: The term “oscillation” refers to the automatic pivoting movement. In this way, the device ensures even air circulation.
  • The timer function allows you to set the on and off time.
  • A replaceable particle air filter can clean the air. This function is suitable for allergy sufferers and people with asthma.
  • For the home officeor the rotorless fan is an option for the office. It is very quiet because it has no rotor blades.

Cooling down with the fan: The most common mistakes

If you want to cool one or more rooms with a fan, you should avoid the following mistakes:

  1. Leave the fan running all day. It is best to use it specifically in the morning and evening for ventilation, and two or three times a day to improve air circulation. Do not run the fan when no one is in the room.
  2. Never turn the fan towards your head or body. Because this is how you can catch muscle or nerve inflammation.
  3. Never sleep with the fan running in the room. It is better to put it in the hallway or in a room opposite.
  4. Never stay in a room with wet hair where the fan is running at maximum speed. Dry your hair first before entering the room.

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