The thought of how much it would cost to power a floor fan during the energy price crisis can be enough to send anyone into a cold sweat.
However, moneytransfers.com’s advice on how to cool your house during the heat will be of some comfort.
Research shows that an average 110kw floor fan uses 2p of energy per hour or 40p per day if it is on for 20 hours.
This will add just £12 per month to your bill.
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Air conditioning is the most expensive way to deal with the heat. It will use 23p an hour or £4.60 a day.
This will hit you with an energy bill that is £138 more than usual.
Ceiling fans are not common in the UK, but they are extremely economical, using just 6p per day or £1.80 of energy per month.
If you don’t have a fan, you can keep your house cool by being tactful about how you use your windows.
Open your windows and keep the blinds open in the mornings and evenings when it’s cool (keep the windows open all night too if it’s safe) and keep the hot air and sunlight out during the heat of the day.
Earlier on Tuesday, a temperature of 40.2C (104.3F) was recorded at Heathrow Airport – a new UK all-time record.
How to stay safe in the heat – official advice
Avoid the sun between 11:00 and 15:00 and avoid physical exertion
Drink plenty of fluids and avoid excessive alcohol
Draw the curtains in rooms that face the sun
Never leave anyone in a parked car – and check on elderly and vulnerable neighbours
Walk in the shade, apply sunscreen, and wear a wide-brimmed hat
Check that medicines can be stored according to instructions – and check that your fridges, freezers and fans are working properly
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In Charlwood, Surrey, the mercury hit 39.1C (102.3F) – breaking the previous record of 38.7C (101.7F) set in 2019 at Cambridge Botanic Gardens.
The overnight record was broken overnight as Kenley in Surrey reached 25.8C (78.4F), while Kew Gardens and Heathrow surpassed the previous temperature record by midday on Tuesday, recording temperatures of 38.8C (101.8F).
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