In the warmer summer months you want to run your fan in the counter clockwise direction, blowing the air downward. A ceiling fan does not necessarily lower the temperature in the room, but does make the room feel cooler by providing a breeze. The circulation provided by a ceiling fan can make you feel up to 8 degrees cooler, allowing you to set your home thermostat at a higher setting and thus reducing your energy bill.
Ceiling fans can also help reduce your energy bill during the cold winter months. Since warm air is lighter than cool air you will find that in any room there are layers of air with varying temperatures, with the warmest air being near the ceiling. During these cold months you should run your ceiling fan in a clockwise direction at a slower speed. By doing this you will push that warmer air up against the ceiling and then down the walls of the room, creating recirculation of that warmer air without creating a chilling breeze.
This weekend, Rensen House of Lights is having a Pre-Season Fan Sale. We have a wide variety of fans on sale for both indoor and outdoor use at great savings. We have fans with lights starting at only $49. So hurry on in and get you fans before the hot weather arrives.
