Ceiling Fan Blade Direction

Changing the direction of your ceiling fan is a cost effective and energy efficient way to remain comfortable all year.

Ceiling fan blade direction. Some modern ceiling fans can change direction without having to wait for the blades to stop rotating. Since ceiling fan blades are pitched at an angle reversing the motor changes how the blades slice through the air which changes air flow in the room. If you are unsure of your fan s ability to perform this action don t risk flicking the switch. In the summer ceiling fan blades should rotate in a counterclockwise or.

How to change your ceiling fan direction. Ceiling fans provide great air circulation and you can optimize these benefits by ensuring the ceiling fan rotation of the blades is correct for circulating warm air during winter or creating a breeze effect by moving or circulating the air better during a hot summer. Nearly every ceiling fan has a switch on the motor housing that changes the blades movement from counterclockwise the standard setting to clockwise.