Ceiling fans are decorative and functional.
Ceiling fans add a decorative ceiling and light fixture to your home area. They help save on your utility bills all year-round. During the summer months the blades rotate to move cool air around the room. In the winter months, the fan blades force the warm air that naturally rises down onto the people in the room. The blades are adjustable for different speeds as well, depending on the amount of air you want circulating throughout the room.
Ceiling Fan Installation
Use the correct UL-listed metal box. It needs to be marked, "For Use With Ceiling Fans." This outlet box mounts above the ceiling and at the point where the fan attaches. It contains all the necessary wiring for the installation and to connect the fan. Ceiling fans are heavy, and, if possible, should be mounted onto a ceiling joist. If you do not have one, use a special mounting bracket.
Rotations to Cool
Stand on a sturdy chair or a ladder so that you can change the rotation of the blades. Ask another person to hold the chair or ladder firmly to ensure your safety. Find the switch on the ceiling fan. You can review the owner's manual to easily locate the switch. Generally, the switch is directly beneath the fan blade area. Push the switch in the opposite direction of where it is during the winter months. You want the fan blades to turn in a counterclockwise direction.
Rotations to Warm
During the winter months, change the rotation of the fan blades so that they go in a slow, clockwise direction, which will help to keep your home warm and cozy. Push the switch in the opposite direction of where it is during the hot, summer months.
Other Energy Saving Tips
Turn off the ceiling fan when no one is in the room. The fan creates a breeze that cools people, not the actual room itself. Check the temperature outside during the summer months; if it is 75 degrees F or below, you can use the outside air to cool your home by opening windows. Place box fans in your window frames and allow them to pull the cool air into your home. Fans use less energy than air conditioners. Open windows on second floors to help release warm air out of your home. Draw the curtains and close window blinds in your home during the day to block out the sunshine and help keep your home cooler.
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