How to Tell Which Direction the Ceiling Fan Is Going for Heat
A ceiling fan is not just for use during the summer months. The fan can also be used during the winter months to "pull" heat down from the ceiling and make the room warmer. Using a ceiling fan to warm a space is ideal if the heating in your home is poor or you are trying to save on energy costs. The ceiling fan must turn in a certain direction for heating purposes. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Enter the room where the ceiling fan is located.
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Turn on the ceiling fan.
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Stand under the ceiling fan. If you see the fan's blades running counterclockwise and you feel a breeze of cool air coming down on you, the fan is set to cool. This is the setting for use during summer months.
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Turn the ceiling fan off.
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Locate the "reverse switch" or button, which controls the fan's direction. Switch it to the opposite setting. This button or switch will usually be on the fan's motor or on a remote control, if your ceiling fan has a remote.
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Turn the ceiling fan on.
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Look at the direction of the fan's blades. They should be running clockwise.
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Stand under the ceiling fan. You should feel warm air coming down on you.
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Tips & Warnings
If your ceiling fan doesn't have a "reverse switch," set the fan to the "low" setting. This setting will pull the trapped heat from the room's ceiling without producing a noticeable breeze of cool air, just warm air.
If your home has ceilings higher than 8 feet, you may want to set the fan to run counterclockwise (the summer setting). By setting the fan to run counterclockwise, the heat on the ceiling will be pulled down quicker, and you won't notice any cooling of the air because by the time the air reaches you on the floor, it will be warm.
