5 tricks to refresh more and better

In days intense heatThe most popular and economical device for cooling is still the traditional fan in its various formats: from fixedsuch as ceiling and wall mounting; until Laptopslike the standing ones and the turbos.

These air conditioners are not only very cheaper to purchase than other alternatives, but also consume very little energy: barely 60 or 90 watt hours (Wh), compared to the 660 or 1,000 Wh that a smaller air conditioner can consume, according to ENRE data.

What to do in extreme heat? We have the feeling that the fan is no longer enough? According to experts, there are a few simple tricks This allows you to make optimal use of the fans, increase their cooling capacity and achieve better performance additional relief without spending more. In this note you will find all the details one by one.

Salvador Gil, doctor of physics and energy efficiency specialist, claims that fans are devices that are “easy to install and install.” excellent cost-benefit ratio“, since we use minimal power Do feel that is the temperature of the environment 3° to 5°C lower than the real one.

However, he emphasizes that it is cooling feelingbecause the fans actually They don’t cool the air -like conditioners do- but they are simply limited to that Get it moving.

“A fan – he explains – does not change the temperature of the air, but optimizes our body’s cooling mechanism. On a hot day, the air around the skin becomes hot and sweat does not evaporate well, making us feel heavy and hot.”

“By moving the air, the fan removes the ‘layer’ of hot air that adheres to the body accelerates sweat evaporation. This process It absorbs heat from the skin and coolswhich creates a feeling of freshness and comfort,” characterizes the specialist, professor of energy engineering at the National University of San Martín (UNSAM).

According to this principle, most people need nothing more than a fan to stay comfortable on hot days. up to 27°C or 28°CWhen it’s warmer, these devices can do that too be used “in a team” with othersamong other tactics experts suggest.

The fans Laptopsplaced strategically around the house at specific times can go a long way in lowering the temperature of a room force beneficial currents that otherwise wouldn’t happen (or would be milder).

For example, it usually happens that some rooms in the house or apartment are kept free fresherwhile in others the heat is more concentrated. In these cases, with a well oriented fan, We will push the fresh air to where it is needed most.

On the other hand, if It’s already cold outside and the inside of the It’s still very warm at homea fan can work as very effective extractor of hot air.

As? Place next to a window open and point this out, while another window in the house is opened to let in fresh air. So a kind Wind tunnel with an effect of “Cross ventilation“.

In LilianaA company that makes fans emphasizes that in such situations, “just an open window and a well-placed fan can be enough.” a remarkable improvementThis promotes cross ventilation and ensures that the environment feels significantly fresher.”

Another option, according to their suggestion, is to use the fan next to a window pointing inwards. “Both options are effective and can mark you big difference in a few minutes. Using the fan as an exhaust helps expel built-up hot air while simultaneously directing it inside Bring in fresher air“, they state.

And they add: “These strategies are particularly useful for quickly reducing the temperature.” Environments that were closedB. after a rain, and also to renew the indoor air and improve its quality, which is crucial for daily comfort.

On the other hand, all of the above can work even faster when two or more portable fans are used simultaneously and coordinated to create cool currents that remove heat from the house once it cools down outside.

For example, one of the artifacts could be next to a window bring in fresh air; and the other, in another room, behaves like this Extractor. “Combine fans “can improve air circulation and accelerate heat dissipation,” they emphasized in Liliana.

There are those who usually point the fans towards the floor or ceiling to allow circulation. However, the tactic is more relieves heatAccording to Gil, the thing about airflow is that it is directional without obstacles to those who need refreshment.

“When it’s really hot,” he said, “the fact that the breeze hits us directly.” comforts us more because it helps us evaporate sweat faster, and that’s exactly it the sensation of warmth decreases“.

With this in mind and if you do not have a ceiling fan in the bedroom, Liliana technicians advise choosing it Models allow that All inmates are hit by the wind, either continuously or alternately:

• For rooms with a bed: Fans solid turbowhich take advantage of the fact that the freshest air is concentrated in the deepest areas.
• For rooms with Bunk beds or bunk beds: Fans Orbitals Since it can reach high-altitude areas due to its greater distance, it ensures freshness inside all levels.
• For rooms with Double beds: Fans from swinging footwhich are very practical and versatile.

“For those who prefer one more personalized processthe fans Table 10 and 12 inches enable targeted airflow concentratedeven from a dresser or nightstand without making the other person feel uncomfortable,” they added.

In times of high heat, the fan ensures this for a while For more intense relief, a simple trick is to use some sort of “homemade air conditioning“Place Ice cream next to the fancompared to airflow.

Whether the frozen water is exposed or in plastic bottles -for a longer duration- the air will cool as you walk by over or around the ice until it melts.

Another “homemade” way to create a cooler breeze is Hang up a damp cloth -but without dripping- between people and the fan, so that the air cools through the evaporation of the water, as is also the case with so-called “air conditioning systems” or “chillers”. This works much better on days with low temperatures Ambient humidity.

Finally, if the heat is so intense that the fans aren’t enough to keep you comfortable, these devices can still do it Used “as a team” with a certain something conditioned for significantly reduce energy consumption in total.

According to Gil, the fan reduces our sensation of heat by several degrees because it has one switched on at the same time A conditioner allows us to do this Turn up the thermostat for example from the air from 24° to 27°, without noticing the difference.

The price – the researcher suggests – will be one Immediate electricity savings of 60%. And the fan will help too Distribute cold air better that the other device emits, preventing hot spots from remaining in the room and maximizing efficiency.

“In situations of extreme heat or large environments, cooling fans are required 10, 12 or 16 inches They are an economical and low-consumption solution for Improvement of cold air distribution the air conditioning,” agrees Liliana.

“This combination – they add – even allows the use of air conditioning above 24 ° C, reducing energy consumption.” without sacrificing comfort“

To know more you can read: Air conditioning: How to use it at 27° but feel comfortable at 22° with a simple saving trick.