I discovered this information back when I was a condo owner and looking for ceiling fans. By the way, Hunter are the best ceiling fans. http://www.hunterfan.com/
From Energy Star http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=ceiling_fans.pr_ceiling_fans_usage
"In the summer, use the ceiling fan in the counter-clockwise direction. While standing directly under the ceiling fan you should feel a cool breeze. The airflow produced creates a wind-chill effect, making you “feel” cooler. In the winter, reverse the motor and operate the ceiling fan at low speed in the clockwise direction. This produces a gentle updraft, which forces warm air near the ceiling down into the occupied space. Remember to adjust your thermostat when using your ceiling fan — additional energy and dollar savings could be realized with this simple step!
Ceiling fans cool people, not rooms. If the room is unoccupied, turn off the ceiling fan to save energy."
11 years ago
