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Fans work better if you don't forget simple rule before turning it onGetting a fan out to cope with the heat seems like a good idea, but forgetting one important step after months in the loft could lead to new problems Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Andrew Nuttall 13:48, Thu, May 28, 2026 Updated: 13:56, Thu, May 28, 2026 Most people will be bringing out their fans to cope with the heat (Image: Getty)With the recent sweltering weather, many Brits will have pulled out their electric fans that have been sitting in the loft or a cupboard for months. But millions could be forgetting to do one important thing before switching them on. window.scriptsToLoad.push({url:'https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118222&vp_content=plembed3a6btjknzwqh&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v118222',triggeredBy:'tcfLoaded',delay:1500,containerId:'ovp-primis',title:"Primis player",beforeLoad:()=>{window.top.addEventListener('primisPlayerInit',e=>{try{if(e.detail&&e.detail.playerApiId==="v118222"){if(window.document.getElementsByClassName('jwplayer')[0]){e.detail.float('disable')}}}catch(e){}})},}) Former science teacher Sam Morris told Which? that many households could rid their rooms of one problem but add another. To stop fans from creating new issues, Brits should remember a simple step when setting up their summer lifeline. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Get the day's biggest headlines in UK and World news and more Subscribe Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy PolicyThe physics expert said: "It's wise to dust and vacuum before you set up your fan for summer. This is because a fan circulates air around a room, so any dust or pollen that's in the air w...