I think it’s safe to say most of us have at least one ceiling fan in our homes. I love both the breeze and white noise created by ceiling fans, so we have one in every bedroom. I’d never given them much thought past that – until I discovered that ceiling fans should spin in one direction for the summer, and in another direction for the winter. Who knew?!
Ceiling Fan Direction In The Summer
During the warmer months, your ceiling fan’s blades should spin in a counterclockwise (reverse) direction. This pushes the air down towards you, cooling you off and creating more airflow in the room. This will make your air conditioning system more efficient, and can even reduce air conditioning costs by up to 40%.
Ceiling Fan Direction In The Winter
During the cooler months, switch the direction of your ceiling fan to spin in a clockwise direction. This will help distribute the heat more evenly throughout the room. This can reduce heating costs by up to 15% – it’s a no-brainer!
