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🔥🌡️ NEWSFLASH – Fans During the Heatwave: Useful, but Use Them Wisely

During the current heatwave, fans are running day and night in many rooms and studios. They can provide additional comfort, but improper use also comes with risks.

⚠️ Limited Cooling in Extreme Heat

Fans mainly create a cooling sensation by helping sweat evaporate more quickly. However, at very high temperatures, they may simply circulate hot air, which can cause the body to warm up even more. Drinking plenty of water and keeping the room as cool as possible remain essential.

🔥 Beware of Fire Hazards

Although fans are generally safe, the following situations can become dangerous:

• old or defective appliances;
• damaged power cords or plugs;
• dust accumulation inside the motor;
• use with overloaded power strips or extension cords;
• fans running continuously for days on end.

Never leave a fan running when you are away. Even a device that has worked flawlessly for years can unexpectedly fail.

💡 Tip for Absent-Minded Professors and Forgetful Students

If you are afraid of forgetting to switch off your fan, consider using a smart plug or timer. This allows the fan to turn off automatically after a preset period.

⚡ Increased Electricity Consumption

A fan uses much less electricity than an air conditioner, but running it for many hours a day still increases energy consumption. In addition, using several electrical appliances simultaneously (fan, kettle, hot plate, heater, microwave, etc.) can place a heavy load on the electrical installation.

⚠️ Respect the House Rules and Permitted Power Limits

To prevent overloads, power interruptions, and possible safety risks, we kindly ask all residents to review the house rules and respect the maximum permitted wattages.

Using several high-power appliances at the same time may:

• trip circuit breakers;
• cause power outages;
• overload the electrical installation;
• in exceptional cases, lead to overheating or fire.

Use hidden motors to draw air in and amplify it through an uninterrupted, circular loop. They are generally quiet, safe, and easy to clean. Why Bladeless Fans Win on Safety

1. No Exposed Blades: Traditional fans with spinning blades pose a risk if a child puts a finger through the protective grille. Bladeless fans eliminate this completely. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
2. Stable Base: They tend to sit low to the ground with a weighted base, making them highly resistant to tipping over. [1]
3. No Projectile Risks: If a traditional fan breaks while spinning, detached pieces can become hazards. Bladeless fans do not have this issue. [1]

🔇 Please Consider Your Neighbours

Fans can generate noise and vibrations. When placed directly on wooden floors, cabinets, or tables, these vibrations may be transmitted to neighbouring or lower studios.

Please therefore:

• place the fan on a stable surface;
• reduce vibrations by placing a mat or towel underneath if necessary;
• keep noise levels low during the evening and night;
• be considerate of fellow residents and neighbours.

What sounds like a gentle hum to you may mean the difference between a good night’s sleep and a sleepless night for someone else.

✅ A Few Simple Tips

✔ Keep curtains and windows closed during the day to keep the heat out.

✔ Ventilate during the night and early morning when temperatures are lower.

✔ Drink plenty of water.

✔ Clean fans regularly and remove accumulated dust.

✔ Plug fans directly into a wall socket and avoid overloaded extension leads and power strips.

✔ Check the house rules regarding the maximum permitted power consumption.

✔ Never leave a fan running when you are not present.

✔ Minimise noise and vibrations for the benefit of your neighbours.