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November 07, 2006

Did you know that you can save energy by using a ceiling fan? They can save energy in both the summer and the winter. You simply need to change the direction of the fan each season. Most ceiling fans have a switch that allows you to reverse the direction of the fan.

To Adjust Ceiling Fans Direction for Winter Use

In the winter, reverse the motor and operate the ceiling fan at low speed in the clockwise direction. This produces a gentle updraft, which forces warm air near the ceiling down into the occupied space.

To Adjust Ceiling Fan Direction for Summer Use

In the summer, use the ceiling fan in the counter-clockwise direction. This blows the air down on to you and cools you off, much like a floor fan does.

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On at Thomas Rockwood wrote:

To beat the rising costs of keeping your home running at a comfortable temperature, try a ceiling fan in each room. This is a perfect time of the year to make some improvements to the home, like installing a few ceiling fans. Although there are some ceiling fans available which claim to last for around 25 years, you may want to expect to replace your fan after 5 years.