Ceiling Fans Save Energy

Although we generally think of ceiling fans as a way to ward off summer heat, don’t overlook them as a way to conserve energy in the winter. Here’s how ceiling fans can help you reduce winter heating bills:

Since hot air rises, much of the heat we pay for ends up near the ceilings in our home, with cold air near the floor. In the winter, flip the switch on your ceiling fans to reverse, so that the blades will spin in the opposite direction. This simple action will break up the layers of hot and cold air by forcing the warm air near the ceiling downward, allowing you to stay warmer without cranking up the thermostat on your furnace. The low setting on your ceiling fans should be enough to keep the warm air down where you need it.

Here’s a tutorial on how to install a ceiling fan.

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