Most of us flip the switch on our ceiling fans without a second thought. It spins, it cools, it does the job. Simple enough, ...

Our tests have found that even cost-conscious options can provide great airflow CR engineer Bernie Deitrick tests ceiling fans by measuring their airflow and speed, among other things. By Mary H.J.

Fans, however, can worsen heat strain when the temperature is above 40°C, they said. Combining ceiling fan use with an air conditioner set to about 26°C was the best option to minimize electrical ...