You’re probably using your fan wrong — here’s how to help it cool your home better

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Unless you’re one of the fortunate Brits who have aircon, you’ve probably grown quite attached to your fan over the past week.

With temperatures topping 30°C, households across the UK are making the most of the appliances to make stuffy homes feel more bearable.

But while most of us simply switch them on and hope for the best, experts say there’s a good chance you’re not actually using your fan in the most effective way.

From where you position it to which settings you choose, a few simple changes could ...