Which direction should a ceiling fan be turning in order to circulate heat in winter?
As mentioned by others, the best answer is to turn on the fan, notice which way the air blows directly under the fan, and set the direction switch so that air is being pulled up directly under the fan and being pushed out towards the walls. The fan blades are installed in brackets to the motor with a small angle. In the summer, you want the blades to rotate so that the top edge cuts into the air, and the blade pushes air down. In the winter, you want the blades to rotate the opposite direction: the lower edge cutting into the air and the blade pushing air out towards the walls. There are conflicting theories about dust and children. Some people say you should be scrupulous and keep dust and dirt away from children. Other researchers suggest that exposure to dust and animal dander helps to build up a child’s immune system. Talk with your pediatrician. You should get the best furnace air filter you can afford, and change it regularly – at the start of the fall/winter and maybe again once
