‘Simple' fan hack will cool you down faster and better — and save your wallet, energy expert says
Summer is almost in full swing, and with that comes uncomfortable scorching temps and often high electric bills, thanks to the constant run of air conditioning.
NYC is gearing up for its first heat wave of the season, with forecasters predicting temperatures to reach a high of 100 degrees next week.
This hack can help keep you cool and comfortable during the hot summer months.
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Thankfully, there is an expert-backed trick that can solve New Yorkers' sweltering problems.
To save yourself and your wallet — an expert recommends utilizing a fan in a specific way to keep the temps inside your home nice and cool.
By default, most people think to point a fan directly at themselves to cool off, yet Les Roberts, an energy expert from Bionic, told the Daily Mail that fans should be pointed out the window instead.
'Opening opposite windows or doors allows air to flow through,' Roberts said.
His logic is that if two windows are open, the fan can help push the hot air inside the room out, allowing for cool air to enter from the other window.
Sounds genius.
'For even better airflow, you can place a second fan facing inward at the opposite opening to pull cooler air into the room, creating a strong cross-breeze,' he told the outlet.
To reap the effects of this tip, the expert said people should do this in the early mornings or later evenings — the coolest parts of the day.
'It's a simple trick that could make a noticeable difference, especially at night, when outdoor temperatures drop,' he said.
This simple yet effective trick seems to be one that some people weren't aware of, according to the comment section of a viral TikTok that demonstrated it.
'When he says if we point the fan out the open window, it will cool the room down quicker and he's right,' text read in the video with over 2 million views.
'wait how do i do this?? can i just point a fan out the window or do i need another window open in the house for a breeze to come from??' one commenter asked.
'Why am I learning more on TikTok than I learned in school?' asked someone else.
While many others chimed in, agreeing that this hack is a game-changer.
'yuppp bathroom window open, bedroom window open with fan pointing out, cool in minutes,' a comment read.
'I have my fan right in front of one open window to suck cool air into my room, and another window open so the warm air gets pushed out. Bliss,' agreed someone else.
'I've always pointed my fan out of the window and opened a window elsewhere, open the door and you're then funneling cool air through the gaff!' read another comment.
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