Originally Posted by nickyc

???

Isn't the whole point of fans is to move air around to create a breeze? If you already have a breeze, then you don't need a fan.

Fans cannot and do not bring the air temperature down - it's the movement of air against your skin that makes you feel cooler.

I'd turn your fans up higher, if you can't feel any effect from them.

Originally Posted by KatieStar

I have them up full blast, the house is hot and they circulate the hot air.

Originally Posted by moneypen20

Presumably you have the windows and doors open with screens shut

Originally Posted by KatieStar

yes I do. I am pretty sure I did the last time I had them on too I have just turned the fans on now, for another experiment. Fingers crossed I will feel cooler soon.

Originally Posted by Linda Lushardi

I find it much better NOT to have the doors and windows open if the temps are high outside. By leaving them open you are heating the inside up instead of cooling it down.

Originally Posted by HEL

Hi all,

Can anyone confirm whether you find ceiling fans effective and the costs of running them. Find A/C too cold at times so thinking these fans may be a better option and they look nice!

Cheers

Originally Posted by KatieStar

I thought so too, but Mrs Dagboy put me right, the houses is Oz are poorly insulated so heat comes through the ceiling. If you don't have the windows and doors open my house becomes like an oven. My house is far cooler with them open. So thanks Mrs D for the tip.

Katie

Originally Posted by Linda Lushardi

Ahh thats where the difference lies then. We are in a very well insulated apartment so the opposite applies! In our last house we never used fans as we had full aircon throughout.

Originally Posted by BartSimpson

Booooooooooo- Ring...

-Bart

Originally Posted by Linda Lushardi

Have you been at the christmas sherry or what?