Fan Operation: What speed and direction settings should be used?
This is a very subjective topic, and for most it was probably answered by parts I & II above. There are a number of factors that vary by setting and situation– fan location, ceiling height, fan model, and most importantly, what purpose is intended. A few suggestions that may or may not apply: 1. It is unlikely that a fan would be used on high except to create a significant breeze. When you wish to do so the fan would be used in the downdraft setting. Depending on how much of a breeze is wanted medium speed may also be acceptable. 2. For a gentle breeze and circulation, in most cases the fan would be used on low in the downdraft setting. This would only be applicable in a low ceiling situation such as a bedroom. On a higher ceiling the fan would have to be set to a slightly higher speed to feel any sort of breeze. 3. To destratify heat (and for circulation) on a lower ceiling, the fan would be generally set to updraft mode in low or medium speed. Heat can also be recirculated with low
