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Place your fan here to save money and maximize efficiency

Fans are a familiar device in households, but many people still don't know how to use them properly.

13 February, 2024

The reason why we need to understand this is because the placement of the device can consume electricity and make you spend more money on monthly utility bills – especially for those who are looking to save money.

According to expert Nicholas Auckland at Trade Radiators, he revealed the position where you should place the fan when you want to use it to save costs but still achieve optimal use.

He said: “Placing the fan facing a corner or wall of the room is probably one of the main ways that people can waste money when using an electric fan.

Electric fans only help circulate air and do not really create any cool airflow. So, the important thing is that the fan must rotate in the right direction and circulate the appropriate airflow.”

Nicholas said that for that reason, you should consider placing your fan in the middle of the room or facing inwards from a corner.

“If you place the fan in the wrong place, it not only makes the room less cool but also wastes about 16 minutes for every 12 hours of use,” he added.

In addition, The Sun also examined and identified common mistakes that people make when using fans to ensure that your monthly electricity bill is not affected.

1. Don’t turn your fan down enough

This mistake seems quite obvious, but the faster the fan runs, the more energy it uses. That means the best way to save energy with a fan is to lower the temperature to a lower setting. But make sure you’re choosing a speed that still gives you a gentle breeze.

Before buying a fan, you may want to try different speeds to see if a lower speed still keeps you cool. Also, remember that the most expensive model is not necessarily the best.

2. Close the windows when the fan is on

As Nicholas mentioned, the fan does not actually cool the air, it just makes you feel cooler.

The cool air from the fan blowing on your skin can lower your body temperature, but it won’t have much effect on the heat inside the room – especially if you close the windows.

But there is a useful tip that you can use, which is to place the fan in front of an open window, as it can improve the cooling effect. Although if it’s a hot peak day, you can try placing an ice bowl in front of the fan to enhance the coolness of the airflow.

Of course, the important thing to remember is that if you don’t plan to be in the room, there’s no need to turn on the fan as it won’t affect the heat inside the room.

3. Don’t clean the fan regularly

Keeping your fan clean will ensure that it operates at its best. Dust can reduce the effectiveness of the mechanism.

Additionally, this means that the fan will not blow dust around the room, creating conditions for virus spread.

4. Let the fan move in one direction

Another simple mistake that you may not think of is to let your fan move in one direction. Specifically, a moving fan (moving from one side to the other) is the best way to increase its effectiveness.

This is because a rotating fan will help spread the breeze throughout the room instead of just cooling a specific spot.

Therefore, it is best to let the device rotate from left to right. So, if you have just bought a fan, make sure the fan’s rotation mode is working well and keep it in this setting.

5. How much energy does a fan use?

The exact amount of energy your electric fan uses depends on the type and model you have. If you want to know how much electricity your fan uses, you need to find its “power rating” first.

Knowing this will give you the answer and let you know the amount of electrical energy it is consuming. However, no matter how much energy a fan consumes, it is still much less than an air conditioner. Therefore, you don’t need to worry too much about this issue.

According to ttvn.toquoc.vn