Switching the direction that your ceiling fan spins can make your home feel warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. Edwin Tan via Getty Images Have you ever thought about the direction your ...

When winter weather rolls in and there’s a distinct chill in the air, the last thing you may think to do is crank up the ceiling fan. After all, that’s what you use in summer to shoo away the heat, ...

Thank goodness for ceiling fans. Sure, they may not be the most aesthetically pleasing addition to your space, but who cares when they actually help make your home comfortable? During the summer, when ...

It could make you a whole lot more comfy—and cut your energy bills, too. Your ceiling fan probably gets a lot of use in the heat of summer, when it can help you keep your room cooler (and perhaps even ...

If you aren't getting year-round use out of your standard ceiling fan, you're missing out on some serious heating bill savings. The fact is, indoor ceiling fans aren’t just for that wind chill effect ...

You may think of ceiling fans as a summertime appliance, but they can be very useful during winter. Modern ceiling fans can switch direction to help heat or cool a room, depending on the season. The ...

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Fall is here, and winter will start before you know it. As temperatures cool down, don't turn off your ceiling fan. Did you know the direction that a fan spins can affect how toasty your room feels?

Q: They say you’re supposed to reverse the direction of ceiling fans in the winter to improve the circulation of warm air, thus helping your furnace’s heating efficiency while reducing your utility ...

Ceiling fans can play a really big role in keeping your home cool (or warm), depending on the season (and help cut your electric bills, too). But if you don't run your fan blades in the right ...