An air conditioner may be the first appliance you think of as a respite from the heat, but it isn’t always the smartest (or cheapest) fix. Nor does it have to work alone. Turning on a ceiling fan at ...

Unlike air conditioners, ceiling fans don’t lower a room’s temperature. But running a ceiling fan can save energy and money by allowing you to turn your thermostat up a few degrees or even shut your ...

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I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

For the warm spring days before you’ve pulled your air conditioner out of storage, a ceiling fan is a time-tested way to stay cool. Far from the noisy, pull-cord-operated fans of my childhood, there ...

On sweltering summer days that lack a nice breeze, outdoor ceiling fans can make spending time in your open-air spaces like patios, porches, pergolas, and gazebos more comfortable. These fans are ...

Ceiling fans come in a range of sizes, so no matter the size of your space, there is a fan powerful enough for the job. Whether you’re looking to stay cool in the summer or circulate warm air in the ...

Whether you’re looking to update an old bladed fan or install a new one, a bladeless ceiling fan might be the way to go. Despite the name, bladeless fans have blades, but they’re hidden inside the ...