Ceiling Fans
April 24, 2014
With the warm summer months approaching fast, you are probably looking for ways to cool your home that are cost-effective as well as ways to help reduce your energy bill. One of the easiest ways to help your cooling system run more efficiently is to simply reverse your ceiling fan. During warmer months when you will rely on your home’s cooling system, change the direction of your ceiling fans so they move counter clockwise. Most ceiling fans will have a […]
April 2, 2015
You’ve probably heard the term wind chill in reference to winter weather, but did you know you can use this wind chill factor to your advantage during the summer? Adjusting your ceiling fan direction seasonally will make your home feel warmer or cooler, depending on your preference, while reducing your need for conditioned air. Adjusting Ceiling Fan Direction If you’ve never adjusted your ceiling fan direction, you may be unaware of this common feature. Most fans have a small switch on the […]
September 22, 2016
A ceiling fan can give a much-needed cooling boost to your home during warm weather. Every air conditioner has finite cooling efficiency built into it. It is what it is — for better performance, extra help is required. Ceiling fans were the first home cooling device, dating back to the beginning of the 20th century. Now available with high-tech motors that sip electricity and efficient blades, ceiling fans play a role in 21st century cooling, too. Here’s how it can […]
May 29, 2018
Do you want a cooler, more comfortable home this summer? If so, you might think that your only option is to lower the temperature setting on your thermostat and end up paying higher energy bills. Switching ceiling fan direction is an easy way to boost your comfort, and it can bring you other benefits like energy savings and longer equipment lifespan too. How Ceiling Fan Direction Relates to Comfort Ceiling fans are designed and built with blades that can spin […]