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How To Set Your Ceiling Fan For Summer

May 31, 2011 by Crampton Inspection Service Leave a Comment

Ceiling fan rotation

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, and most parts of the country are already feeling the heat. Temperatures reached record highs in more than 50 cities yesterday.

And, for homeowners in Walnut Creek with ceiling fans, the turn of season offers a simple way to lower your home’s energy bill, too. All it takes is the flick of a button.

Ceiling fans are designed to circulate the air in a room. During colder months, ceiling fans push warm air down from the ceiling, raising the temperature of a room. During warmer months, ceiling fans push cold air back into circulation, creating a windchill effect, of sorts.

This video from The Weather Channel explains how it works.

  • When your heating system is on, rotate fan blades clockwise
  • When your cooling system is on, rotate fan blades counter-clockwise

As compared to adjusting your home’s overall temperature in the summer, ceiling fans are economical and “green”. Using the equivalent amount of energy as 100-watt light bulb, a single ceiling fan can reduce a room’s effective temperature by 4 degrees. There’s similar benefits in the colder winter months, too.

If your home is without ceiling fans, they’re relatively inexpensive, and simple to install. There are tutorial videos online for the do-it-yourselfers, or you can call a qualified electrician for assistance. Need an electrician’s name and a reference? Call or email me — I’m happy to offer a referral.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Ceiling Fan,HVAC

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