Ceiling FansBYHYU 130
After discussing outdoor cooling methods, including outdoor fans, in last week\u2019s episode, I realized we haven\u2019t really talked about indoor ceiling fans.\xa0 So, this week, I\u2019ll give you some quicks on how to select, use and maintain your ceiling fans.
The right sized ceiling fan will keep you cool and save you money. Ceiling fans cost very little to run as compared to air conditioners. Running a fan will allow you to set your thermostat at a higher temperature when it\u2019s hot outside so you can save money on your monthly electric bill.\xa0 According to\xa0Energy Star, you can save 3-5% on air-conditioning costs for each degree you raise the thermostat.
Unlike air conditioners, ceiling fans don\u2019t lower a room\u2019s temperature or remove humidity from the air. But what we learned last week is that fans make us feel more comfortable by blowing humid air away from us and allowing the moisture on our skin to evaporate more readily.\xa0 That\u2019s what cools us down, making us feel 4-8 degrees cooler.
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