People are just realising the right way to use your fan to get hot air out of the house – and there zero faff involved
But while many of us may blow the cool air directly at us, turns out there's another way to use the fan - and it may be more beneficial.
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Savvy TikTokers have discovered the 'right' way to use a fan to cool down in the heat
Credit: @alexthecleaner
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To effectively use a fan to remove hot air from a room, position it to exhaust hot air out of a window
Credit: TIKTOK/@simonj2013
According to savvy TikTokers, there's a 'right' way to use the apparatus in the sweltering weather - and many have dubbed it ''a game-changer''.
Rather than blasting the cold air at your body, some social media users advise to place the fan by an open window, facing away from the room.
This, one savvy man, Simon Johnson, recently explained will ''suck the hot air out of the room''.
To effectively use a fan to remove hot air from a room, position it to exhaust hot air out of a window, while simultaneously opening a second window on the opposite side of the room to draw in cooler air.
For the ultimate cooling effect, you could also snap up an extra fan - and have its cool air blow directly at you.
''I'm definitely not melting tonight,'' said Simon, from South Wales.
And it's not just the Welsh lad who's been raving about this easy hack - another TikToker, Alex The Cleaner, shared how she was keeping cool thanks to simply repositioning her fan.
She said in the video: ''Whoever posted this hack - thank you.
''I feel like I can breathe the air again.
''UK heat is no joke,'' she chuckled.
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''This feels so wrong but it works so well the fan sucks the hot air out of the room and honestly it works.''
Les Roberts, an energy expert from Bionic, agreed, telling Mail Online: ''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.''
The method is most effective in the evenings or early morning, he explained.
How to keep cool in hot weather
Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it's too hot, there are health risks. Here are three ways to keep cool according to the NHS...
Keep out of the heat if you can.
If you have to go outside, stay in the shade especially between 11am and 3pm, wear sunscreen, a hat and light clothes, and avoid exercise or activity that makes you hotter.
Cool yourself down.
Have cold food and drinks, avoid alcohol, caffeine and hot drinks, and have a cool shower or put cool water on your skin or clothes.
Keep your living space cool.
Close windows during the day and open them at night when the temperature outside has gone down. Electric fans can help if the temperature is below 35 degrees. Check the temperature of rooms, especially where people at higher risk live and sleep.
''It works best when it's cooler outside than inside - usually in the evening, overnight, or early morning - as the temperature difference creates a natural flow of air,'' the whizz said.
''The temperature gradient enhances the movement of air, allowing the fan to more effectively push hot air out and pull cooler air in, resulting in a more comfortable indoor environment.''
This approach can significantly cool your living space without air conditioning, through natural ventilation enhanced by fans.
On average, portable air-conditioning units cost around £8.40 to run per day, whereas a fan could cost you as little as 71 pence - so it's certainly a more affordable option for millions of cash-strapped Brits.
Stay cool this summer
And a doctor has revealed the exact time to shower to keep cool in the hot weather.
Plus, six methods for keeping cool in the hot summer conditions, including repurposing your hot water bottle.
Or there are savvy steps you can take to keep your space cool without breaking the budget.
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