Window Fans

While you may want a window air conditioner during the hottest summer days, there are many times when a window fan is all you really need. Air circulation alone can create a cooling effect in your home and counteract moisture that might lead to mold. Plus, it’s quieter, and you’ll save energy!

Whenever the temperature outside your home is cooler than the temperature inside, a quiet window fan will work well. You can create a cross-breeze by using two reversible window fan units on either side of a room—one to bring air in and one to send air out again. And if temperatures outside heat up and you want to close your windows, you can use other styles of fan, like pedestal fans and portable fans, to keep air moving while you close your blinds to keep direct sunlight from coming inside.

By using a cooling window fan to cut down the number of hours you run your air conditioner, you will be saving on your energy bill and making your lifestyle more sustainable.

If you are concerned that a window fan might bring in allergens, like pollen or particulate pollution, you should use an air purifier near the fan. Air purifiers work best when used in places with circulating air instead of stagnant air. You can also look over advice on how to choose the best air purifier for your home. For homes in particularly humid climates, you might also increase your comfort level by pairing your window fan with a dehumidifier, which will remove moisture from the air.

You will get the best window fan performance if you place your fan on a shady side of the house, especially if there is a tree or hedge outside the window.

Even the best window fan has limitations in how much it can cool your home. Certain home improvements, like adding greenery around your home and upgrading your home’s insulation, will make a big difference in how much you will benefit from window fans.