Heatwave Survival Guide: 10 Cooling Products That Use Less Electricity Than Air Conditioners

With summer already upon us, it’s time to put our focus on finding ways to keep our homes comfortable without racking up expensive electric bills. One of the most effective methods for keeping a house cool is by using an air conditioner; however, they use more energy than any other appliance in your home.

1. Energy-Efficient Ceiling Fans

The use of energy-efficient ceiling fans can help you save money by running at lower speed than conventional ceiling fans. When properly positioned, these fans can make the air feel cooler in a room without the need for an air-conditioning system.

2. Tower Fans

These fans are compact, quiet and work exceptionally well in bedrooms or small living areas. Many of them have timers and sleep modes.

3. Air Coolers

Simply put, these appliances use evaporative cooling (water) to provide fresh, cold air to a space. They generally consume much less electricity than an air conditioning unit.

4. Personal USB Fans

These portable fans work great while using minimal electricity on your desk, workspace or bedside table.

5. Cooling Curtains

Using thermal and blackout curtains can greatly reduce the amount of heat gained from sunlight in your home and therefore reduce your reliance on a cooling system.

6. Reflective Window Films

These films can be used on windows to help block out sun and keep home interiors comfortable during the hottest part of the day.

7. Ventilation Fans

These fans are designed to move trapped hot air out of kitchens, bathrooms and upper levels of homes.

8. Cooling Mattress Toppers

A cooling mattress topper is also able to increase airflow and decrease heat retention so that a person can sleep more soundly on a hot night or in an extreme heat climate.

9. Portable Misting Fans

Portable misting fans/misting fans or portable misting fans use both the flow of air and a moisture mist to lower the temperature of objects in their path without using excessive amounts of electricity.

10. Smart Blinds and Shades

Automated smart blinds and/or insulated smart blinds also keep out direct sunlight during the hottest portion of the day.

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Final Words

While it may be impossible to find a single cooling product that can take the place of an air conditioning unit (when heat and humidity are extreme), there is an excellent chance that when many of the above-mentioned low-power cooling solutions are used together, they are able to provide a comfortable home environment and reduce electricity usage to a great degree.

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