A room fan can transform an unbearably hot, stuffy room into a cooler, more comfortable retreat from the heat. The perfect fan for you depends on a few factors, including the size of your space, how ...

Fans cool you when it’s hot, but with fall around the corner they’re also perfect to flip on when you open the windows. So with that in mind, let's take a look at how to get the most benefit from ...

Q: My wife and I disagree about the use of a ceiling fan in the summer. She wants to keep it off except when I’m in the room. I maintain that it circulates air beyond just the room they’re in and can ...

With energy costs continuing to rise, ceiling fans are becoming an increasingly popular way to make homes more energy efficient. As we’ve written about in the past, not only can ceiling fans keep your ...

The core design of ceiling fans hasn't altered in the 150 years or so since they first made an appearance. Most ceiling fans cool by blowing air straight down, which is fine if you're standing ...

This is an ongoing source of disagreement in our home. Should we keep ceiling fans on even if no one's in the room? "Fans are designed to cool people, not rooms. If no one's in the room, it's an ...

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