If you want to make sure that your ceiling fan is working properly during the winter, it helps to know the correct direction for it. The best direction to use is the one that pulls the warmest air directly from the floor level, and kicks the colder air out to the sides. This helps circulate the most air in the least amount of direct air movement and minimize the impact of wind chill. You can even use this trick when you are installing a new ceiling fan.
To change the direction of a ceiling fan, you need to first set the speed of the fan. You can do this with a wall or remote control, but to test this first, you can lie on the floor and look up at the ceiling fan. If it is too large, you will have trouble getting enough air through the ceiling, and if it is too small, it will blow paper all over the room. To maximize the performance of your ceiling fan throughout the year, make sure that you choose the right size. Hunter SureSpeed ceiling fans have higher average high-speed airflow velocity than leading competitors.
You can adjust the direction of your ceiling fan for the winter by changing the direction on the wall panel. Ceiling fans with wall controls usually have toggle-switches on the motor housing. Flipping these switches will reverse the direction of the blades. To change the direction of a ceiling fan, flip the vertical switch down during the summer, and up during the winter. This will reduce the energy consumption of your heating device. If you use your ceiling fan during the winter, you can save up to 15 percent of your heating bill.