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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Why the direction your fan spins is key to a cooler summer
(NEXSTAR) – An often overlooked switch on ceiling fans could be the key to staying a bit cooler this summer. If you've ever taken a close look at the fan, you may have noticed a small switch located on the side of the fan base. The switch, which is found on nearly every fan, can change the direction the fan spins. Using that switch according to the season will not only keep you more comfortable, but it can also help you save money. In the summer, make sure that your fan is going in a counterclockwise direction, which forces cool air directly downward and creates a 'wind chill effect,' according to Home Depot. In the winter, you can switch it up so the fan rotates clockwise at a low speed, circulating the warm air that gets trapped near the ceiling. If you have ceiling fans as well as air conditioning, using the fan correctly will allow you to raise the thermostat by roughly 4 degrees Fahrenheit and still feel just as comfortable, according to the Department of Energy. In moderately hot weather, you may even be able to turn off the AC. The DOE reminds people to turn off fans in unoccupied rooms. If you're in the market for a ceiling fan, larger fan blades will move more air than smaller ones, but you have to make sure it's an appropriate size for the space. The Department of Energy recommends a 36- or 44-inch diameter fan for rooms up to 225 square feet. If the room is larger, consider a fan that is 52 inches or more, but keep in mind that if the room is longer than 18 feet one fan may not be enough. Ventilation with the proper fan will allow you to raise the thermostat by roughly 4 degrees without discomfort, according to the Department of Energy. Following recent trends, this summer is expected to be especially brutal, according to a forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Center. The report, issued in mid-May, found that all states are favored to experience above-average summer heat. The likelihood of a scorching summer varies regionally with the following states seeing the highest probability, according to NOAA: Texas, Nevada, Idaho, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Arizona and New Mexico. New England, south Florida and a large swath of the Mountain West are also at an elevated likelihood of a hotter-than-normal summer. Alix Martichoux contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The National
2 days ago
- Climate
- The National
Air-conditioning fault leaves passengers stuck on BA plane in 47°C heat in Dubai
Passengers on a British Airways flight from Dubai felt the heat when an air-conditioning fault grounded the plane on a day of record high temperatures. Travellers were subjected to sweltering conditions on board the Boeing 787 plane while it remained at Dubai International Airport for about two hours due to a power failure that prevented cabin airflow and cooling systems from operating. The aircraft was diverted to a cargo area of the airport while repairs were carried out, British newspaper The Independent reported. The flight left Dubai for London after the malfunction was fixed. 'We thank our customers for their patience while we resolved a technical issue with the aircraft,' said a British Airways spokesperson in a statement shared to media. 'Our crew provided water to customers on board and worked hard to ensure our customers remained as comfortable as possible whilst we resolved the issue.' The incident took place on Saturday, when temperatures in Dubai soared to 47°C and exceeded 50°C in other parts of the Emirates. The mercury rose to 51.6°C in the Sweihan area close to Al Ain, a record for the month of May in the UAE. The previous record high of 50.4°C, also in Abu Dhabi emirate, was set the previous day.
The National
3 days ago
- Climate
- The National
Air-conditioning fault leaves passengers stuck on plane in Dubai's 47°C heat
Passengers on a British Airways flight from Dubai felt the heat when an air-conditioning fault grounded the plane on a day of record high temperatures. Travellers were subjected to sweltering conditions on board the Boeing 787 plane while it remained at Dubai International Airport for about two hours due to a power failure that prevented cabin airflow and cooling systems from operating. The aircraft was diverted to a cargo area of the airport while repairs were carried out, British newspaper The Independent reported. The flight left Dubai for London after the malfunction was fixed. 'We thank our customers for their patience while we resolved a technical issue with the aircraft,' said a British Airways spokesperson in a statement shared to media. 'Our crew provided water to customers on board and worked hard to ensure our customers remained as comfortable as possible whilst we resolved the issue.' The incident took place on Saturday, when temperatures in Dubai soared to 47°C and exceeded 50°C in other parts of the Emirates. The mercury rose to 51.6°C in the Sweihan area close to Al Ain, a record for the month of May in the UAE. The previous record high of 50.4°C, also in Abu Dhabi emirate, was set the previous day.
The Independent
3 days ago
- General
- The Independent
Passengers left sweltering in British Airways plane on Dubai runway after AC malfunctioned
Passengers on a British Airways flight were left sweltering inside the cabin for two hours after the air conditioning failed before takeoff in Dubai. Flight BA104 was set to fly seven hours from Dubai International Airport on Saturday, 24 May, to London Heathrow. However, before takeoff, the Boeing 787 experienced an auxiliary power unit (APU) failure, which prevented the cabin airflow and cooling systems from working properly, travel blog Paddle Your Own Kanoo reported. APUs are small devices that work as power sources for the aircraft, which are used mostly on the ground while the main engines are inactive. Usually, ground equipment can be used instead of a faulty APU, and once the engines start, the cooling systems would resume. The aircraft, therefore, decided to push back from the gate and begin taxiing, but it stopped while making its way to the runway because a cockpit warning light signalled. With the gate now occupied by the next scheduled plane, it was diverted to a cargo area, leaving passengers stuck in stuffy conditions in the cabin. A post from a passenger on a Facebook complaints forum, which now appears to be deleted, described passengers suffering from the high temperatures inside the cabin. She said that babies had to be stripped down to their nappies to try and cool them down, and she was worried for her own health due to having high blood pressure, dealing with the heat and the stress. The passenger also said flight attendants handed out one cup of water each, but the doors remained closed without air conditioning as engineers continued to work. 'We baked inside the plane for 2 hours as engineers worked on the flight deck,' she claimed, according to Paddle Your Own Kanoo. 'The plane got hotter and hotter and recorded 47 degrees.' In a statement, a British Airways spokesperson said: 'We thank our customers for their patience while we resolved a technical issue with the aircraft. 'Our crew provided water to customers on board and worked hard to ensure our customers remained as comfortable as possible whilst we resolved the issue.' This is not the first time passengers have had to deal with soaring cabin temperatures inside planes. In July 2024, dozens of Qatar Airways passengers endured an heatwave in Greece while stuck inside for three hours on the tarmac without air conditioning. The extreme temperature inside the flight caused nosebleeds in travellers, while some had to rely on oxygen masks. That same month, passengers were also without air conditioning during a two-hour flight delay. It took one passenger to faint for the staff to allow passengers off the plane and back to the gate.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Passengers left roasting on Dubai runway as ‘baking' British Airways plane malfunctioned
Passengers on a British Airways flight were left sweltering inside the cabin for two hours after the air conditioning failed before takeoff in Dubai. Flight BA104 was set to fly seven hours from Dubai International Airport on Saturday, 24 May, to London Heathrow. However, before takeoff, the Boeing 787 experienced an auxiliary power unit (APU) failure, which prevented the cabin airflow and cooling systems from working properly, travel blog Paddle Your Own Kanoo reported. APUs are small devices that work as power sources for the aircraft, which are used mostly on the ground while the main engines are inactive. Usually, ground equipment can be used instead of a faulty APU, and once the engines start, the cooling systems would resume. The aircraft, therefore, decided to push back from the gate and begin taxiing, but it stopped while making its way to the runway because a cockpit warning light signalled. With the gate now occupied by the next scheduled plane, it was diverted to a cargo area, leaving passengers stuck in stuffy conditions in the cabin. A post from a passenger on a Facebook complaints forum, which now appears to be deleted, described passengers suffering from the high temperatures inside the cabin. She said that babies had to be stripped down to their nappies to try and cool them down, and she was worried for her own health due to having high blood pressure, dealing with the heat and the stress. The passenger also said flight attendants handed out one cup of water each, but the doors remained closed without air conditioning as engineers continued to work. 'We baked inside the plane for 2 hours as engineers worked on the flight deck,' she claimed, according to Paddle Your Own Kanoo. 'The plane got hotter and hotter and recorded 47 degrees.' In a statement, a British Airways spokesperson said: 'We thank our customers for their patience while we resolved a technical issue with the aircraft. 'Our crew provided water to customers on board and worked hard to ensure our customers remained as comfortable as possible whilst we resolved the issue.' This is not the first time passengers have had to deal with soaring cabin temperatures inside planes. In July 2024, dozens of Qatar Airways passengers endured an heatwave in Greece while stuck inside for three hours on the tarmac without air conditioning. The extreme temperature inside the flight caused nosebleeds in travellers, while some had to rely on oxygen masks. That same month, passengers were also left sweltering inside a Juneyao Airlines plane without air conditioning during a two-hour flight delay. It took one passenger to faint for the staff to allow passengers off the plane and back to the gate.
