An air conditioner may be the first appliance you think of as a respite from the heat, but it isn’t always the smartest (or cheapest) fix. Nor does it have to work alone. Turning on a ceiling fan at ...

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Unlike air conditioners, ceiling fans don’t lower a room’s temperature. But running a ceiling fan can save energy and money by allowing you to turn your thermostat up a few degrees or even shut your ...