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With every change of season, homeowners find themselves looking up at their ceiling fans and wondering which direction the blades should be turning to maximize the efficiency of their heating or cooling system. If you\u2019re one of these homeowners, print this blog and hang it on your refrigerator so you\u2019ll never have to wonder again.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Clockwise or Counterclockwise?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Before you get started, it\u2019s important to know that the direction of the fan\u2019s circulation is determined by looking up at the fan from below (as opposed to thinking about a view from above). Also, the switch used to change the direction of the circulation is typically located on the base of the fan that\u2019s mounted to the ceiling.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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For Summer Cooling, Set the Ceiling Fan to Turn Counterclockwise<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Your ceiling fan should turn counterclockwise in the summer. When the fan\u2019s blades turn counterclockwise, they push the air in the room downward. Moving air in this downward direction creates a cooling sensation on your skin even though the temperature of the room doesn\u2019t change. Even when it\u2019s warm, moving air can have a cooling effect, just like a light breeze on a hot, humid day. Creating this effect makes it possible to set your thermostat a little higher but feel just as comfortable as you would if the temperature were set lower without using the fans.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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For Winter Heating, Set the Ceiling Fan to Turn Clockwise<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Your ceiling fan should turn clockwise in the winter. When turning in a clockwise direction, the angle of the fan\u2019s blades pulls the air in the room upward and forces it into the ceiling. The air then follows a path from the ceiling down to the walls and on to the floor, so heat is constantly circulated and more evenly distributed in the room. While this can improve heating efficiency by redistributing the heat that collects near the ceiling, some homeowners find the air circulation uncomfortable during the chilly months of winter. To alleviate this potential discomfort, set your ceiling fan on the lowest possible speed. Even at the lowest speed, you\u2019ll still achieve the desired effect.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Now that you\u2019ve got this blog for your refrigerator, all that\u2019s left to do is set a reminder on your calendar so you\u2019ll remember to make the change at the start of each season. Be cool and stay warm.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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