Wet Towel on a Fan: Does It Work? (And How to Do It Right)
Quick answer Yes — hang a damp (not dripping) towel in front of a pedestal fan, open a window on the opposite side of the room, and re-wet every 30–45 minutes. It works by evaporative cooling: water absorbs heat from the air as it evaporates, genuinely lowering air temperature by 2–4°C. It only works when…