You’ll be a fan of this hack (Picture: Getty Images)

The hot weather is officially here for this year, with temperatures across the UK having soared in the wake of what’s been called the ‘Iberian plume’.

While we’ve yet to see anything like the record breaking 40°C temperatures of summer 2022, the mercury has still risen to around the 30°C mark in parts of the country.

All of which could present a challenge when it comes to nodding off – with warm nights also on the agenda – not to mention focus on work and get a workout.

Fortunately, if you’re struggling to stay cool, we’ve got a handy DIY air-con system hack to try… and it needs just one thing to make it, alongside your trusty fan.

How to make a DIY air con system using ice and a fan

Creating a DIY air-con using your fan at home is free – and so simple that you’ll wish you did it before.

All you’ll need to do is pop a bowl of ice cubes in front of it.

Place a towel on the surface in front of your fan and then put the bowl of ice on top of it so that the fan is blowing air into the stack of ice and then outwards towards your desired location.

For the coolest possible air from your fan, try and pile the ice cubes up so they are sitting above the rim of the bowl.

And just like that, you’ve got yourself a little cooling system.

Alternatively, you can freeze some water bottles and attach them to the back of the fan with some string.

Staying cool has never been so easy (Picture: Getty Images)

Having tried it firsthand, Metro.co.uk can confirm that this DIY air con hack does make your fan blow considerably cooler air around the room.

And let’s face it, in sizzling heat, we’ll take whatever sweet and slightly cooler relief from the warmth that we can get.

However, it’s worth keeping in mind that running your fan during the heatwave can start taking its toll on your energy bill.

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