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Y’all, let’s be honest: summer in Texas is not for the faint of heart. The sun doesn’t just shine here—it scorches, and unless your house is secretly a snow globe, you’re probably always looking for ways to stay cool that don’t involve selling your soul to the electric company. At Thurman Homes, we believe smart homeownership includes clever comfort strategies—and what better way to fight the sizzle than with the power of FANS? In this article we’ll take a breezy tour of the coolest fan types to keep your Texas home chill and your energy bill in check:

Ceiling Fans – Your Indoor Wind Machine

The MVP of home cooling, ceiling fans are like the unsung heroes of summer. Installed properly, they can make your home feel 4–6 degrees cooler. That means you can bump the thermostat up a few notches without melting into your furniture.

Thurman Tip: Make sure your fan is spinning counterclockwise in the summer. That’s the direction that pushes air down and gives you that “ahh” moment.

Whole-House Fans – The Ninja of Ventilation

Whole-house fans are installed in your attic and quietly suck hot air out of your home while pulling in cooler air from outside (usually at night). Think of it like your house breathing in cool air and exhaling the heat.

Thurman Tip: Use these during the early morning or late evening when the Texas air decides to stop acting like a hairdryer.

Box Fans – The Classic Cowboys of Cool

They may not be glamorous, but box fans have been getting the job done since before air conditioning was a household staple. Place one in front of a bowl of ice (yes, really) for a quick DIY cooling hack.

Thurman Tip: Point your box fan out the window in the evening to push hot air out. It’s reverse psychology for your house—and it works.

Tower Fans – Sleek, Quiet, and Fancy-ish

Tower fans are the skinny jeans of the fan world. They’re tall, they oscillate like pros, and they actually look good in your living room. They don’t take up much space and are perfect for areas where a ceiling fan might not fit your aesthetic.

Thurman Tip: Look for one with a timer and remote so you can cool off like royalty without ever leaving the couch.

Exhaust Fans

Cooking fajitas in June? Your kitchen exhaust fan can help suck out that heat and humidity before it becomes a full-blown sweat session. Same goes for the bathroom—because shower steam + Texas summer = no thanks.

Thurman Tip: Use them even when you’re not cooking or showering to help ventilate and lower humidity throughout the home.

Stay Cool with Thurman Homes

At Thurman Homes, we don’t just build houses—we create comfortable living experiences. That means designing homes that work with your environment, not against it. Smart layouts, energy-efficient builds, and breezy design choices help make life in Texas a whole lot cooler.

If you’re ready to find your dream home (complete with plenty of fan-worthy spaces), give us a shout. We’ll help you beat the heat—and love where you live.