Of course, there is more than one way to keep your home cool. Some people simply opt for keeping windows open and their body hydrated – a more economical approach you must say. While others favour the more popular fan approach, which keeps you cool and comfortable, especially throughout the night. The question remains however, which is the cheaper solution. In almost all cases, a fan is the cheaper option than running an AC unit. A more economical option in the long run, fans use much fewer watts than their AC alternatives and as such consume much less power. This keeps your energy bills low, with fans typically representing a much lower cost of initial investment, maintenance and operational cost – which are all important things to consider when looking to purchase a long-term cooling solution. There may be situations where a fan simply cannot suffice and as such an AC unit may be required to receive adequate cooling for you, your family and your friends. So, the answer to the question ‘are fans cheaper to run than air-con units?’ is almost always yes, but the question ‘are fans better at keeping my home cool than air-con units?’ has an answer than is dependent on your and your unique setups and situations.