Set ceiling fans to spin clockwise
Short answer
Each fall, flip the direction switch on your ceiling fan to clockwise so blades pull warm air up and push it down along the walls.
Why It Matters
Clockwise rotation pulls warm air up from the floor and pushes it down along the walls, evening out room temperature and easing furnace load.
How to Do It
- Stand below the fan and run it at low speed, then look up at the blades to confirm their direction.
- If the blades spin counterclockwise, turn the fan off and wait for it to stop completely.
- Locate the direction switch on the motor housing (usually a small slide switch on the side) or use your remote or app.
- Flip the switch to the clockwise position, then turn the fan back on at low speed and confirm the blades now spin clockwise when viewed from below.
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