Smart Way to Beat the Heat: The Perfect Harmony of AC and Fan

Tech News: Every year in summers when the mercury reaches close to 45 degrees, a question definitely comes to people's mind before turning on the AC-is it right to run a fan along with the AC? Many people consider it "double wastage of electricity", while some call it "super cooling formula". But what is the truth of this from the point of view of science and logic? Let's find out.

Fan + AC = Mathematics of air, which saves pocket as well as health

When you run only the AC, it cools the air of the room, but it is the job of the fan to spread it in every corner of the room. The cooling of the AC remains limited to direct air, but as soon as you turn on the fan, it spreads that cool air throughout the room-just like the sweetness spreads by stirring a spoon in sugar tea.

Less electricity, more cooling - know why

Running a fan along with the AC is not just a way to increase cooling, but also a way to save electricity. When the fan spreads cool air in the room better, there is no need to run the AC on high mode or at low temperature for long.

Result: Fewer units consumed, lower electricity bills and less carbon impact on the environment.

Relief from humidity: AC's weakness, fan's strength

AC cools the air but cannot completely remove the humidity present in it. Here the fan acts as a silent hero—it keeps the air moving and relieves the room from stickiness. This is especially beneficial in areas where monsoon humidity makes cooling ineffective.

When should you not run a fan? Know the exceptions

If the size of your room is small and the tonnage capacity of the AC is high, then running the fan can have an adverse effect. Too much cooling can cause fatigue, headache and stiffness in the body.

So it is wise to take a decision based on the size of the room, the capacity of the AC and the temperature.

Bonus Tip: The direction in which the fan runs also makes a difference

Very few people know that if the fan blades rotate clockwise in summer, it spreads air from top to bottom, which improves cooling. Most new ceiling fans have this feature which can be changed with a remote or switch.

'If AC is the brain, then the fan is its assistant.'If both work together, not only the coolness is doubled, but both electricity and health are saved. Next time when the heat torments, don't just sit with the AC on - turn on the fan too and enjoy the sensible coolness.