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[quote=Anonymous]Lived in Italy for years. Also grew up in Florida before central air was in many homes.

There is a simple, economical solution to cool rooms in Italy but sadly it will never be used by Italians due to their "bad air" beliefs.

The solution is ceiling fans. They are cheap. They can easily be installed in concrete ceilings using surface electrical line ducts. They use very little electricity. They can be set so low you barely feel the breeze. They do a great job of circulating FRESH air in and helping prevent mildew.

But unless and until Italians get over this belief that circulating or cool air is the cause of illnesses, they will continue to swelter. Not good in a world where the temps are rising every year.

IMO, they are at more risk from mold/mildew induced illnesses than they would be if they aired/dried their homes out and got rid of the humidity.

With all the styles of ceiling fans available, including those with lights, you think more Italians might jump on the aesthetic and become "fashionable" for having ceiling fans.

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