Michigan Homeowners Don’t Forget To Change Your Ceiling Fan Setting

As the weather changes in Michigan, it's a good time change the direction of your ceiling fan.

Changing the direction of your ceiling fan seasonally can help you feel more comfortable in your home and improve energy efficiency as well.

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Summer: Counterclockwise for Cooling

In the summer, setting your ceiling fan to rotate counterclockwise creates a downdraft that pushes cooler air down into the living space. This airflow enhances the cooling effect, making the room feel significantly cooler due to the wind chill effect. As a result, you can comfortably raise your thermostat setting by several degrees, potentially reducing air conditioning costs by up to 40%.

Winter: Clockwise for Heating

During winter, you should switch your ceiling fan to rotate clockwise at a low speed. This motion pulls cooler air up towards the ceiling and pushes warmer air that has risen back down into the room. This helps eliminate cold spots and ensures more even heating throughout the room without creating a draft, which can make you feel colder.

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How to Change Your Ceiling Fan Direction

Changing the direction of your ceiling fan is typically straightforward:

• Turn Off the Fan: Always ensure that the fan is turned off before making adjustments to avoid injury.

• Locate the Direction Switch: Most ceiling fans have a small toggle switch located on the motor housing or near the light fixture. This switch changes the direction of the blades.

• Toggle the Switch: For summer, set it to counterclockwise (the blades should push air down). For winter, set it to clockwise (the blades should pull air up).

• Test the Direction: Turn the fan back on at a low speed to confirm that it is rotating in the desired direction. You can observe how it moves air; if you feel a downward breeze, it’s set correctly for summer, while no breeze indicates it's set for winter