Correct Blade Direction for Ceiling Fans
A ceiling fan is used to circulate the air in a room and can help you save money on your heating or cooling bill. Ceiling fans typically have a switch that will reverse the direction that the blades turn. Does this Spark an idea?
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Warm Weather
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In warm weather, a ceiling fan should turn in a counterclockwise direction, pushing air down into the room. This will create a breeze in the room which will make the air temperature feel cooler. Ceiling fans can reduce summer cooling bills by 40 percent according to the Bob Vila website.
Cool Weather
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In cool weather, a ceiling fan should turn in a clockwise direction. This will create an updraft in the room which will help push warmer air from the ceiling area of the room to the lower areas. Ceiling fans can reduce winter heating bills by 10 percent or more.
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Other Considerations
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When changing the direction of the ceiling fan, it is a good time to clean the blades which will increase the fan's energy efficiency. If your ceiling fan does not create a breeze during summer, consider installing a larger fan that will move more air. Ceiling fan packaging typically offers guidelines for matching fan size to room footage.
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References
- Photo Credit Ceiling Fan image by Towards Ithaca from Fotolia.com
