Ceiling Fan Clockwise Or Counterclockwise In Winter

Hi i m colby from del mar fans lighting and i m here to talk to you about ceiling fan direction for summer and winter.

Ceiling fan clockwise or counterclockwise in winter.

And turning in a clockwise direction during the winter months will pull the cold air upward and push the warm air out and down the walls of the room. The airflow produced creates a wind chill effect making you feel cooler. Most fans will run in a counterclockwise direction in the summer months blowing the air downward. Ceiling fans provide great air circulation and you can optimize these benefits by ensuring the ceiling fan rotation of the blades is correct for circulating warm air during winter or creating a breeze effect by moving or circulating the air better during a hot summer.

In the winter reverse the motor and operate the ceiling fan at low speed in the clockwise direction. For other energy saving tips check out everyday green home. To make sure it is set correctly stand directly under the fan blades and watch the blades rotate. In the summer use the ceiling fan in the counterclockwise direction.

In the summertime run your ceiling fan counter clockwise to push cool air down. Once you make sure your ceiling fan direction in the winter is clockwise and your ceiling fan direction in the summer is counterclockwise you ll be able to save money cooling and heating your home. The airflow directly underneath the ceiling fan should push down creating a wind chill effect which is going to make you feel cool. While standing directly under the ceiling fan you should feel a cool breeze.