Freestanding fans

Fans use less electricity than air conditioners do, but remember that they cool you down rather than the room. A fan mounted on the wall near the ceiling works well – even better if it is a misting fan, which may cool down the immediate environment by up to 12˚C. Tip Position a floor fan opposite an open window or door for better ventilation. Prices Goldair 30cm desk fan with rotation function (left), R420 at Builders Warehouse builders.co.za. Retailers such as Game, Makro and Builders Warehouse sell misting fans like the SunBeam Mist Box Fan 2-in-1 for about R990.