Warm weather is finally making its way to Minnesota so it is time to change your ceiling fan setting for the months ahead. During the cooling season, the blades should be rotating in a COUNTER-clockwise direction. If your fan is spinning clockwise, look for an adjustment switch located on the motor at the center of the fan and slide it in the opposite direction.
The effect of a ceiling fan in the summer is very similar to what we call a wind chill factor when outdoors in cold temperatures. By producing a breeze or windchill, the downward airflow of a ceiling fan can make a room with a thermostat setting of 78 degrees feel more like 72 degrees. The actual thermostat reading does not change, the fan does not cool the air in the room but the people in the room will feel the wind chill effect making them more comfortable.
And while you are up there, be sure to clean the blades and remove any dust and lint from the motor vents. This will help the fan operate more efficiently ultimately using less energy. Finally, a good tip to remember is to not leave a ceiling fan or any sort of fan running in an unoccupied room. Fans cool people but not spaces.
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