It's a good idea to invest in electric fans before the outdoor temperatures get too hot. While air conditioning can keep your home cool, it guzzles a lot of electricity. When you use fans, you reduce your electricity usage by a whopping 90%. You can also alternate air conditioning and fan usage as a hybrid approach for keeping cool. And finally, try this old-fashioned trick that really works: Fill a large bowl with ice and let the fan blow across it. It'll move cooler air into the room.
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