How to Cool a Room without Air Conditioning

This is a simple and cost effective way to cool a room without air conditioning. It requires only a few easy steps and it works. Everything needed to cool a room without air conditioning you probably already have at home.

Things You'll Need

• Empty plastic gallon jug
• Large bowl
• Electric fan
• Utility knife

Instructions

1. Cool a room without air conditioning by first filling an empty plastic gallon jug with water at least 4 inches from the top of jug. Freeze overnight until water is frozen into a solid block of ice.

2. Remove the frozen water jug from freezer. Carefully cut the plastic jug from the large block of ice with a utility knife. Place the block of ice in a bowl that is setting about waist level in the room. (You may need to place the bowl on top of a stool for maximum room coverage.)

3. Set up the fan directly behind the bowl and turn it on. Feel instant cold air which can last for several hours. This is one way to cool a room without air conditioning. Isn't that cool?

Tips & Warnings

• Freeze an extra jug of water for back up for those REALLY hot days.

• As a reader suggested, you could choose NOT to cut the jug and simply place it in the bowl. When ice is thawed, refreeze. This method is very earth friendly.

• When using a utility knife or other sharp object, be careful!