Ceiling Fan Direction

esquire1 · #1 Oct 29, 2006, 05:00 AM

Which way should a ceiling fan turn for heating season, clockwise or counter-clockwise?

NorthernHeat · Oct 29, 2006, 07:02 AM

It should blow up in the winter and down in the summer.

SuperTyphoon · Oct 29, 2006, 04:30 PM

Down (counterclockwise) blows air downwards, creating a cooling effect. Up (clockwise) brings air from the center of the room and blows it up and to the sides, making it feel warmer. If you have a vaulted ceiling where it gets hot, using a fan may not be a good idea at all.



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