How Does A Ceiling Fan Work?
Fanning yourself cools you off. Blow the air the other way in the winter (toward the ceiling).
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Should I Run a Fan in the Winter?
- Hot air gathers near the ceiling.
- A ceiling fan stirs up the air in the room.
- Run a ceiling fan to mix the hot air back into the living space.
What Direction?
- Fanning yourself cools your body.
- You don’t want to cool off in the winter.
- Set the fan to gently blow away from your body.
Which Direction is Away From My Body?
- Try each direction on high.
- Stand under the fan.
- Which way blows more air on you?
- Use that direction to cool off in the summer, and the other direction in the winter.
Sources
Unitied States Energy Star (Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency):
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=ceiling_fans.pr_ceiling_fans_usage
United States DOE:
http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/space_heating_cooling/index.cfm/mytopic=12355
Dan’s Fan City – helpful graphics:
http://www.dansfancity.com/techhelp/wntrsmmr.htm
Hunter FAQ – Summer:
http://www.hunterfan.com/faq.aspx?id=270
Hunter FAQ – Winter:
http://www.hunterfan.com/faq.aspx?id=272
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