Which way should the ceiling fan turn in the winter- clockwise or counterclockwise? i have ceiling heat?

Answer 1

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People often ask whether to use a ceiling paddle fan in the winter and, if so, should it rotate clockwise or counterclockwise. First, in rooms with a significant source of heat - living room with a fireplace, kitchen, etc. - you should run the ceiling fan the winter too.

It should be never be run on high speed in the winter and most often on low speed. The purpose of running the fan on low is to force the warm air upward to the ceiling, out along the ceiling and down the walls. This keeps all the warm air from stagnating at the ceiling and gets it down where you are. You want a low speed so as not to create a chilly draft.

In the winter the air should flow up, not down as in the summer. The rotation can be clockwise or counterclockwise depending on the angle of the blade pitch. Just move the switch so that it rotates the opposite direction than it rotates in the summer.

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Answer 2

clockwise

Answer 3

In the winter it should turn clockwise. It will make the heat come down so you can feel it

Answer 4

Counterclockwise

Answer 5

Clockwise to pull the heat down.

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Have a house full of ceiling fans, lol!

Answer 6

Winter = Blow the air up at the ceiling to move air down the walls and avoid a draft.

Summer = Blow air down at the floor ot creat a wind chill affect.

Answer 7

I would say counterclockwise if you have ceiling heat, but really it depends on how your blades are tilted.

Answer 8

I love hearing this question. It's like .....am I supposed to have red or white wine with my fish?

Honestly, both fan directions have benefits, but what it comes down to is just do whatever feels best to you. After all, its your fan.

Answer 9

Winter is counterclockwise - I promise this is right, I have my maintenance lead sitting beside me.

Answer 10

counter clockwise.....grrrrrrr