I have 3 fans running in my small apartment which sure seem like they are eating up energy. They are medium sized typical fans you would get at walmart etc. DO these still use much less energy than if i went and got out my little air conditioner, and turned off the fans? (Obviously i'm looking for educated guesses not exactness.
2007-07-29 04:29:23 · 2 answers · asked by thumperingss 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Add up the power (watt) numbers on the fans you are using and then go and get the watts for an air conditioner sized to cool your apartment. The lowest number is the cheapest to run.
2007-07-29 04:36:49 · answer #1 · answered by mechnginear 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Fans only move air, they do not cool it. In fact, the heat generated from the electrical connectivity of the motor adds heat to your room. If you have cooler air outside, bring the cool air inside on one side of the room, and blow the hot air out the other side.
An A/C will cool the air and move it as well. One A/C will use less energy than three fans, as it will run less.
2007-07-29 05:03:09 · answer #2 · answered by OrakTheBold 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋