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Tempted to turn on the air-con? Science says to use fans until it’s 27°C

April 30, 2025 by Federico Tartarini, Angie Bone & Ollie Jay Leave a Comment

(AP Photo/Nathan Howard, File)

Modern heat-pump technology means air conditioning is becoming the go-to solution in hot weather. But new research says we should take a “fan-first” approach to cooling.

Filed Under: Energy Efficiency, News

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