Aug. 1, 2025 – In extreme heat, a fan can be your friend — or not. New research finds that electric fans might help cool you down even at higher temperatures than previously thought, if you use them ...

After a mild July, August is really heating up. What's the key to staying cool? It might surprise you to learn that an electric fan might not be the answer. When temperatures soar, Wendy Ramos can't ...

As New Yorkers sweat through relentless heat this summer, many are cranking up electric fans in a desperate bid for relief. But a shocking new study throws cold water on the popular cooling fix, ...

Michiganders can use fans as an option to cool their homes this season. Be sure to face your box fans the right direction in windows this summer. The box fans consume less energy than air conditioners ...

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 air ...

Be sure to face your box fans the right directions in windows this summer. Michiganders can use fans as an option to cool their homes this season. Summer heat has begun and if you're looking to save ...

Climate change shapes where and how we live. That's why NPR is dedicating a week to stories about solutions for building and living on a hotter planet. Our homes use a lot of energy. The huge amounts ...