I'm struggling with the Melbourne heat, with temperatures soaring to 32–36°C. My pedestal fans aren’t doing much, and unlike my previous rental that had AC, my current place doesn’t have one. With budget constraints, I’m looking for a cost-effective way to get through this summer.
I’ve considered portable AC units, but they seem cumbersome due to the hose setup, and my windows don’t accommodate that. I also looked into evaporative coolers, but the reviews aren’t very encouraging.
I’d love to hear any suggestions or ideas from the OzBargain community!
I'm in the same boat. Cold shower before bed, ice packs, linen sheets. Have started putting the fan on the ground and pointing it at the floor rather than straight at us. Read that it circulates the cool air a little better but I am an oaf so don't come at me with any science. If you don't have carpet then apparently mopping the floor before bed also mitigates a little bit (doesn't seem worth it to me but not sure how far in the trenches you are).