As temperatures creep up this summer, people without air conditioning will need every trick in the book to stay cool. Fortunately, one woman recently shared a low-cost way to be comfortable.
The scoop
Amy Krystal Gover (@amykrystalgover) shared a video on TikTok explaining her hack, which uses only two components: a fan and quilt cover.
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In her video, she shows an open quilt cover or duvet — which is made of a thin material — and is positioned inside it. With a blowing fan pointed toward herself and a dog, the air effectively inflates the duvet into a cool little hideaway.
"The fan pushes the cold air around the inside of the quilt cover, and it circulates around us in our little tent," she explains in a comment.
How it's helping
Climate control is one of the highest expenses for homeowners and renters alike, with heating and cooling responsible for roughly 55% of the average utility bill, per the Department of Energy. Therefore, any hack like this one is an excellent way to stay comfortable and avoid sky-high energy bills even on sweltering days.
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What everyone's saying
Viewers were pleasantly surprised by the hack.
"I thought I was the only one who used to do this," one person marveled.
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Every day 😥 Another echoed its success, writing: "I do this every year. It's amazing. No AC hack. Even the cats join me in this. So cozy."
Others even suggested putting a container of ice in front of, or behind, the fan to enhance the cooling effect — similar to how a swamp cooler works.
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