Updated guide to ventilators

This year, the first heatwaves began early and took Central Europe by surprise with record temperatures even before the start of the calendar summer. One consequence was that fans sold out in many shops.

Anyone hoping to cool down with extra fans will soon realise that a strong breeze isn’t everything.

What’s more important is a combination of ventilation, shading, adapting your interior layout, avoiding unnecessary sources of heat and using the fan correctly.

The design of the fan plays a key role here. Floor, table and ceiling fans ventilate in very different ways and each has its own unique characteristics.

Although a fan uses only a fraction of the energy required by an air-conditioning system, using a fan incorrectly can cause electricity consumption to rise unnecessarily.

Read all the tips and tricks on sustainable procurement and the sensible use of fans at oekotopten.lu.

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