Electric fans can be an inexpensive, environment-friendly alternative to supplement or even replace air conditioning.

Box fans tend to get dirty during continuous operation, then how to get them cleaned? The following is some advice. You can pick up dirt and dust from the air they circulate. This actually serves the function of cleaning the air, but is also unsightly. They will pick up grease if used near a kitchen and yellow smoke tar if used near smokers.

Unplug the fan to clean it, then use water, window cleaner, or diluted dish detergent on a paper towel. If using detergent, wipe it off afterwards with a damp paper towel. Again, you may need to remove the fan housing safety grating to access the blades. Set fans cleaned with solvents or detergents to exhaust initially, so any fumes are blown outside the house.

Another option is to simply hide the unsightly stand fans in windows in less often used rooms, such as a utility room, while using new fans used in areas everyone will see. Place outward-blowing fans as high as possible, such as in a second story window. Since hotter air rises in the house, these higher fans will remove the warmer air first.

Since evaporative air cooler cooling method can make it uncomfortably cool inside at night. Wear warm clothes and use a thick blanket in bed if this happens. If a house is not built to handle the electrical load of central air, electric fans are less likely to overtax the electrical system, as they use less wattage, use it during off-peak hours, and distribute usage evenly throughout the home.

Some security doors used in high areas have screens. If the security door is dead bolted, it can be used as a safe, secure screen to allow air in. If a fireplace fan is used as a whole house fan to exhaust the air, a route can be established through rooms using open doors to cool the entire house without compromising the security of the house.