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FANS AND AIRCON
Blowin’ in the wind
FIND THE PERFECT PRODUCTS TO HELP KEEP
YOU – AND YOUR HOME – COOL THIS SUMMER
Words JANE PARBURY
C
eiling fan, pedestal
fan or airconditioner:
what’s the best
way to maintain
a comfortable
temperature indoors this summer?
Whatever you’re shopping for,
do your research first, especially
as there will be ongoing running
costs. Then make the right choice
for your space – without it costing
a fortune in energy bills.
JARGON BUSTER
Photography Getty Images. Some photographs feature products from
suppliers other than Bunnings. †Available to order at the Special Orders Desk.
Learn the tech lingo to help you
choose your cooling products
AC DC Alternating current fan motors
connect directly to the power source.
Direct current fan motors connect via
an inbuilt electronic converter and
tend to be quieter and use less energy.
ABS Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene
is a type of thermoplastic used for
ceiling fan blades that can be shaped
for best airflow and good looks.
BTU British thermal unit is an imperial
measurement of thermal energy and
refers to an aircon unit’s ability to
change the air temperature in a room.
Brilliant ‘Windhaven’ 142cm
X-large ABS timber look DC
indoor/outdoor ceiling fan with
remote, $429, I/N: 0216739†
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