Should you point your box fan toward the outside or inside of a room? Here's how to beat the heat and save money.

If the heat's getting you down, there's no better way to cool off than with an air conditioner. This portable unit can cool rooms up to 36 sq ft in as little as 15 minutes. Plus, being a portable unit ...

Box fans in windows can keep your home cool at a lower cost than AC if you face them in the right directions. Here's what to know this summer.

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June 18, 2025 Keep your home cool with these tips as the summer's first heat wave arrives Turn ceiling fans counterclockwise to push cool air down, avoid running appliances during the day and ease ...

Unfortunately, a dehumidifier will not technically cool down a room, since it doesn’t blow cold air. However, experts say that it can lower the overall temperature, thus making a space feel cooler.

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To cool your home, face box fans out on the hottest side of your home and in on the coolest side. Box fans are energy-efficient, consuming around 75 watts per hour, significantly less than most ...

As David Miloshev, appliance expert at Fantastic Services, warns, 'Knowing which appliances in your home you shouldn’t unplug during a heatwave is very important.