As we continue to see temperatures soar above 20 degrees across the UK, Brits are looking for ways to stay cool.
To use a 3500w air conditioning unit in your home, this could be costing you an extra £168 per month, or £6 per day.
However, using a Tower fan costs just 8p a day, equating to just an extra £2.24 a month.
New data from Hodge reveals the costs of staying cool this summer:
| Item | Cost per day (£) | Cost per week (£) | Cost per 4-week month (£) |
| Air con (3500w) | £6.00 | £42 | £168 |
| Tower fan (45w) | £0.08 | £0.56 | £2.24 |
| Paddling pool (445 litres) | £0.90 | £0.90 | £3.60 |
| Total | £6.98 | £43.46 | £173.84 |
Christie Cook, managing director of retail at Hodge said:
“With temperatures climbing, air conditioning units are a popular choice for cooling down, but these can be expensive to run.
“However, a more economical solution could be a fan. While fans may not cool the air, they help in circulating it, offering relief at a fraction of the cost.
“A great hack for utilising a fan to the best of its capability is putting a glass of ice in front of it, so that the fan actually circulates the cool air, working similarly to AC.
“If you fancy enjoying the sunshine but don’t want to overheat, perhaps fill up a paddling pool. This makes it an affordable choice for families looking to enjoy some outdoor fun while staying cool.
“As temperatures continue to rise, staying cool and safe during the heatwave is important.”
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