Introduction
The fan may have been in use for thousands of years well before air conditioning systems ever appeared on the scene. Many movies about ancient civilizations, such as in Rome and Egypt, depict people fan each other with handheld fans, which people use in some form today. The motorized fan that we are accustomed to today uses the same principles as a manual handheld fan, push and circulating are in the immediate environment. The larger the fan, the farther the air can go.
What happens when use a fan for cooling purposes is quite simple. As the motor spins the blades around, the fan is pushing fast air across your skin creating a cooling effect. If you are sweating, for example, your body is already using a natural cooling effect of water to pull some heat away from your body. When you turn on the fan, you are helping that heated water, in the way of sweat, evaporate from your skin much quicker compared to just letting particles of water float away on their own.
Fans can also be used for ventilation purposes, which is actually an important component in modern heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems (HVAC). Even if your home lacks an air conditioner you can place a fan near or in a window to pull fresh air into your home or push stale air out. Its your choice.
Step 1
Visit a local department store or supermarket to find a good price on a fan for your home. There you will find a large selection and types of fans, ranging from tabletop fans to ceiling fans. These are usually very effective, do it yourself options that do not require any major installation in your home.
Step 2
Visit a home improvement store to find have a look at getting an industrial sized fan for your home. Sometimes these are called whole house fans, which circulate bad air out of your home. These fans might also help to keep the attic and other warm spots in your home cooler, preventing a buildup of heat that makes upper floors unbearable as a habitat.
Step 3
Go online to various retailers to compare prices from stores that sell a fan for the home. The shipping costs are often free, depending on the size of the fan. The benefit of shopping online is that you can go around local retailers who are attempting to hike up costs. For example, if you stay in region that has really hot summers, there will always be a demand for fans and local retailers know that. By taking your shopping online, you circumvent the retailers choice to get as much profit out of local customers as possible.
Step 4
Shop for a home fan during the off season. For example, after Labor Day, which signifies the end of summer and the beginning of the fall is a great time to shop for fans. If you don't see any good sales around September and October, wait until it gets wintry, such as December and January.
Step 5
Obtain a home fan from a local discount or dollar store. These products are often basic in design, but they are also cheap and still effective.
Tips
Use your fan at home in conjunction with your air conditioning system to help reduce energy costs.
