The Clever Fan Placement Hack That Instantly Boosts Airflow

When a heatwave hits, an electric fan can be a lifesaver. There are lots of tips, tricks, and creative ways to cool your home without air conditioning, but how do you optimize your fan's capabilities and air flow? It could come down to where you place your fan. You may have never considered that the placement of your fan is key for optimal cooling. When the heat is too much, simply setting it on a surface and pointing it in your direction is often the simplest solution, but it isn't always the best one. To boost your fan's air flow, try placing it next to a large piece of furniture. This helps to create a channel of cooling air, so the airflow is directed to a specific place, rather than it just blowing aimlessly around the room. 

A spot next to large furniture is often a smart move, but of course, you want to make sure you're not blocking the airflow with furniture, but ideally utilizing it to your advantage. To achieve this, you may want to consider reconfiguring the layout of your living room or bedroom as a temporary fix. Although it may seem like a lot of hassle, it really will make a big difference on blistering hot days.

By using furniture to direct and channel cooler air, you will reduce the likelihood of any hot spots and be able to tailor the air flow to suit you. Sofas are a great example of a larger piece of furniture that can help to create a channel of cooler air in your living space. Because sofa are relatively low, you can place a fan at the same height as the back of your sofa and use it to create a cool corridor that directs air toward your core and face. This trick is especially useful if your fan is across the room from where you're seated or lying down. It can also help bring fresh air from an open window farther into the room.

When it comes to the layout of your room and how you can best reconfigure it with furniture to create a cool environment, keep in mind what's going to work best for you and your daily routines. One straight forward adjustment you can make to your living room, if you have a pair of sofas, is to place them directly opposite each other in the middle of the room as opposed to in a right angle formation or in a corner. Simply place your fan at one end between the two sofas and let the cooler air seamlessly flow through the channel. Another addition to this clever trick could be using a bucket of ice in front of the fan to create your own DIY air conditioner that keeps you cool during sweltering summer days.