Can ceiling fans lower a utility bill?
Ceiling fans can help lower your utility bill if you also increase your thermostat setting. With a ceiling fan running, you can raise the thermostat setting by 2 to 4 degrees during the cooling season with no reduction in comfort. Increasing the room temperature by even two degrees can cut your cooling costs 4 to 6 percent. Ceiling fans give the sensation that a room is cooler than it actually is because it creates a breeze.
