Ceiling Fans: What direction should my fan spin for summer or winter?

Summer is gone and winter is on its way—what better time to turn on a ceiling fan? Everyone is familiar with the refreshing breeze of a fan on a hot day. A fan moving counter clockwise blows air downword creating airflow that cools your skin down. But what’s surprising is how useful a ceiling fan can be when the weather turns cold.

Regardless of room temperature, heat rises and cold air sinks; during the winter, a ceiling fan set in reverse mode (moving clockwise) can redirect airflow, recirculating the warmer air back into the room. The short-term result is that it helps to keep heat from escaping and reduce cold spots; ultimately it can save energy and money on heating bills.

In general, ceiling fans consume the equivalent power of a 60-watt light bulb, which costs less than one cent per hour to run. Energy Star-qualified designs are even more efficient, circulating an average of 15% more air, which can translate into even lower costs and energy usage.

Here are some great fan options by Fanimation:

With two lighting options and six blade configurations, Multimax is versatility defined. It features an opalescent glass shade, reversible blades with a cherry/mahogany finish, chrome accents, a touch-screen handheld remote control, and three forward and three reverse speeds.

Inspired by a brave new world, Huxley is an original, urban-inspired design with eye-catching curves that’s an excellent choice for rooms with ceilings nine feet and higher. Its features include three speeds and five reversible cherry/walnut blades.

This revolutionary fan made its Hollywood debut in the film I, Robot, and continues to be celebrated for its futuristic single-blade rotation, powerful airflow, and striking Metro Gray or limited edition iridescent red/blue finish. Enigma comes equipped with a handheld remote control and is rated for dry and damp locations.



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