Remember while a good ceiling fan set to the right ceiling fan direction in summer can take the edge off of a very hot summer it does not actually cool the air in the room.
Ceiling fan rotation for cool air.
During the summer you want the air blowing directly on you so you will feel cooler from the wind chill effect which is how fans cool you off.
In the summertime run your ceiling fan counter clockwise to push cool air down.
Invented in the 1880s for commercial use to cool.
There s normally a switch on the motor to change the fan s direction.
To make sure it is set correctly stand directly under the fan blades and watch the blades rotate.
Popular for their ability to redistribute cool air throughout a room ceiling fans turn counterclockwise and create a current that moves down and out which then sends air back up along the walls.
So stand under the fan and turn it up on high speed.
You can also save in energy costs when the ceiling fan is on the correct setting to support your cooling or heating efforts.
The ceiling fan improves air circulation and creates a breeze that you feel on your skin a wind chill effect.
If you do not feel the air very well then turn the fan off and flick the reverse toggle switch.
Ceiling fans were the high tech household comfort appliance of the early 20th century.
Most fans are reversible.
A ceiling fan helps circulate air in the room which helps reduce the sensation of cold or hot spots.
One direction pushes air down creating a nice summer breeze.
The cool air evaporates perspiration and creates a wind chill effect which makes you feel cooler without affecting the room temperature.
Running a ceiling fan in the proper direction all year round can help save energy and keep you more comfortable.
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The other direction sucks air up helping you distribute heat in winter.
This allows you to set the thermostat at a higher temperature without forfeiting comfort.
In the summer ceiling fans should rotate counterclockwise to push cool air down to the floor.