Why yes, it does. Now, let me tell you how. Ceiling fan usage can profit us financially in all seasons if only explicitly used for the current season. The key change between fan usage in the winter vs. the summer is how fast and the direction in which the fan is spinning. During the summer, set your fan to rotate counterclockwise, enhancing energy preservation. In the winter, set your fan to move slowly clockwise. Ceiling fans improve the movement of cool and warm air throughout your household, permitting your HVAC system to perform comfortably, and giving you the advantage of a decrease in monthly energy bills! Upper Arlington Heating & Air is aware of how essential saving money can be, especially in times like these. So, let’s review what ceiling fans give you and your home!
How Do I Adjust My Ceiling Fan As The Weather Cools?
Summer is almost over, and signs of fall are upon us. In Ohio, fall seems brief, and winter is here before we even know it, which, by the way, is frustrating because fall is my favorite season! Regardless, we must prepare for the inevitable cold temperatures! So, how do we revise our ceiling fans to battle the winter weather to remain comfortable within our homes? Well, if you inspect your ceiling fan, you will find a switch found on one side of your fan’s base. Once you’ve located the switch, turn off your fan via the pull chain and the wall switch. If you neglect to do both, you may put yourself or others in harm’s way! When alternating the fan blade direction, we suggest clearing dust and debris off the light covers and the blades. And, if you prefer to complete any cosmetic alterations, this is a good time to more conveniently spruce up your ceiling fan. Once your ceiling fan is adjusted, it will be like you are under the back of the fan. This change scatters warm air instead of cold air, which is pretty nifty if you ask me!
How Do Ceiling Fans Work?
Ceiling fans alter the direction of the air by wielding your home’s electricity. And while the spin of the blades doesn’t cool the air, it does deliver a wind-chill effect by pushing it down, improving air circulation and your comfort amongst the humid heat of a typical Ohio summer day. Come winter, altering the spin direction enables the fan, with the shape of the blades, to deliver an updraft, driving the hot air up and preventing it from staying stagnant. The air moves out and down the walls, facilitating a warm environment at your level so that you stay warm without your furnace having to overdo it. Further, correct use of your ceiling fans lowers your energy bills! Do not run your ceiling fans while you are away from home, though. You will only waste electricity and, thus, your money. Therefore, be smart about when and how to operate your fans, optimizing savings and averting mold growth and excess humidity.
What Ceiling Fan Facts Should I Keep In Mind?
To obtain the available benefits of ceiling fans, you should carefully note the dos and don’ts of operating ceiling fans within your home. It will help you discern what best suits you and your home’s necessities. While ceiling fans help strengthen the cool air within your home by propelling the air around it, make sure you get the most out of your fans and avoid high energy bills with these suggestions:
- Don’t Run Fans on High During Cold Weather: Set your fans to a low setting to ensure cold air draws up as warm air flows down.
- Don’t Keep Ceiling Fans on All Day: When you are out and about, ceiling fans go off. You can always turn them back on when you get home. And, if you have smart-home automation, you can conveniently set your fans to switch on anytime!
- Get the Correct Fan Size: All ceiling fans should serve the room size sufficiently and be secured at a central location to gain optimal savings. For example, a 36-inch fan reaches approximately six feet from the center point and may not accommodate a more ample room efficiently.
- Run a Ceiling Fan with Your AC Only: Operating your fan without your A/C is a fast way to elevate the temperature in your home because devices such as ceiling fans generate small amounts of heat that add up.
And, if you have any further questions or concerns that we haven’t addressed, please call today at (614) 490-7507, or schedule an appointment now by clicking here! Upper Arlington Heating & Air values our customers and diligently works to guarantee your comfort in all weather conditions without the added energy costs! So, contact us today, and let’s get you prepared for the coming cold!
