Floor fans to help you keep your cool

Wednesday, June 10, 2020 - 21:30 in Physics & Chemistry

It’s hot, but don’t sweat it. (Akshar Dave via Unsplash/)People who have ceiling fans in addition to air conditioners know that the power to circulate air throughout your space can help ensure comfort. But for many apartment dwellers, one person’s ceiling fan is another person’s nightmare when the vibrations from the fan downstairs cause an annoying hum in the apartment just above. In contrast, floor fans can be moved to the perfect spot, and can be positioned to efficiently direct air while you’re sleeping. Here are our favorites to help make the heat more tolerable, with or without turning on your AC. Just remember to turn fans off when you aren’t in the room to benefit from the breeze, as fans can’t change the temperature of the air.A force to be reckoned with. (Amazon/)If you’re sensitive to noise, you’ll probably want to choose a tower fan over this high-velocity fan....

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