From coolness - what to consider when using a fan
Just the sound of the fan gives me the feeling that it's getting cooler. Casablanca gets closer and the pressure of the heat eases.
However, many people don't know that operating the fan also has its pitfalls or can even be dangerous in terms of overheating the body, which is why we would like to list the best mode of operation and tips for good and gentle use of the much-desired cooling dispenser here.
How the fan works
It acts like a mixer for the air, swirling it around but - unlike an air conditioner - does not cool it down. So it only makes sense when someone is in the room. The cooling sensation is caused by the evaporation of sweat from the surface of the skin.
The fan therefore works in combination with humidity.
What should I pay attention to when operating the fan?
First and foremost, pay attention to how the body reacts. The fan can cause various reactions:
- Allergies can be aggravated or even allergy attacks triggered by the whirling up of pollen and dust
- The cooling of the skin surface causes the thermoreceptors of the muscles to react with tension
- Chills caused by draughts in combination with weak immune defenses and viruses can lead to what we call a "cold".
- If you have the feeling that the draught is not cooling you down at temperatures above 35 degrees, but rather overheating you (this is often the case with older people, as they sweat less), please turn off the fan immediately! This condition can have a serious effect on the body.
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pro.earth conclusion
The fan is certainly more climate-friendly (because it also saves energy) than an air conditioner and is therefore preferable.
If you use it sensibly, it will also cool you down.
Our tip:
Use the fan in combination with humidity - for example, when hanging up laundry. In particularly hot spells, you could also wet special cloths and send the draught from the fan through - this is the pinnacle of fan use. 💚
