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Use a fan instead of a mobile air conditioner
A fan uses far less electricity than a portable air conditioner and is often enough in moderate heat.
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- Difficulty
- ◆ easy
What you need
- fan
How to do it
- In moderate heat, use a fan instead of a portable air conditioner.
- If you do run a portable air conditioner, change the water in its humidifier regularly, as germs can build up there.
Why it works
Fans don't actually lower temperatures, but the moving air makes a room feel cooler.
Sources
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- umweltbundesamt.de (opens in a new tab)
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