A Fan Doesn't Cool the Room, So Why Does It Feel Cooler?
How a fan boosts sweat evaporation to make you feel cooler, and why running a fan in an empty room wastes electricity.
Why This Guide Matters
Step-by-step Implementation:
A fan does not cool the air
A fan does not lower air temperature; its motor actually adds a little heat. It only moves the air.
So why do you feel cooler
When sweat evaporates from your skin it pulls heat from your body. Moving air sweeps away the warm layer next to your skin and speeds up evaporation, so you feel cooler.
Limits and tips
In very humid air, sweat evaporates poorly, so comfort drops. When air temperature is near or above body temperature a fan may not help. Switch the fan off when you leave the room, because it does not cool the room itself.
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