Ceiling fans

This is a great way to work up a breeze on days when there’s not a breath of wind. “Ceiling fans work better than freestanding ones, because the blades are bigger and they usually have a more powerful motor. Check that the blades turn anti-clockwise (when you’re looking up at the fan from the floor), as this pushes the air down, says Melissa Davidson of The Lighting Warehouse. Tip A ceiling fan with four or five blades is more effective than one with only three blades. And the motor should be 60W or larger, says Melissa. Price High Breeze ceiling fan, model 16027 in silver (above), R2 200 from The Lighting Warehouse lightingwarehouse.co.za