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Energy-efficient fans

ooking to cool down this summer? While fans are the easiest way to literally chill out – and far more affordable than installing an air-con system – some are more efficient than others, so if you’re planning to have it on 24-7, it’s worth finding one that’ll cost less to run. Bladed fans tend to use the most energy. Typically, the larger the blades, the more energy it needs to turn them. Bladeless fans – or air multipliers

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