For years, I couldn’t fall asleep without the gentle hum of a fan by my bed. That steady sound felt calming—until I started waking up tired,

even after eight hours of rest. Curious, I learned that airflow and temperature play a much bigger role in sleep quality than I ever realized.

Experts say that deep, restorative sleep depends on keeping your body at the right temperature—ideally 60–67°F (15–19°C). Your body

naturally cools at night to signal it’s time to rest, but if your room is too warm, you’ll toss and turn; too cold, and you’ll wake shivering.

While fans help move air, they don’t actually cool the room. On hot nights, they offer mild comfort but can also circulate

dust and dry out your skin or sinuses. In cooler weather, that steady airflow can lower your body temperature too much,

interrupting deep sleep and causing grogginess or tension headaches—especially if the fan isn’t cleaned regularly.

If you love the fan’s soothing hum, balance it out. Use breathable bedding, a cooling mattress topper, or switch

to a white noise machine or humidifier for sound without dryness. By creating a cool, dark, and calm environment,

you’ll wake refreshed—and your fan will finally work for your sleep, not against it.