In the winter, be sure the blades are turning clockwise and run at the fan's lowest speed. This will pull the cool air up, displacing warm air, which rises and tends to collect near the ceiling.

Thank goodness for ceiling fans. Sure, they may not be the most aesthetically pleasing addition to your space, but who cares when they actually help make your home comfortable? During the summer, when ...

This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. Thank goodness for ceiling fans. Sure, they ...

Temperatures are dropping, leaves are falling and that means one thing: it's time to change the direction of your ceiling fan! Depending on where you live, you might use your ceiling fan year-round.

In summer, set your ceiling fan to spin counterclockwise to create a cool downdraft and improve comfort. Using a ceiling fan correctly can help you raise the thermostat by up to 4 degrees and cut ...

Near record-high temperatures are coming to Florida. Ceiling fans should turn counterclockwise to help you stay cooler. Inside fans can help, but only if inside temps are less than 90 degrees. A heat ...

As the region brace for the first potential heatwave of the season, staying cool becomes more crucial than ever. One often overlooked tip for maximizing home comfort is ensuring your ceiling fans are ...

As the summer season quickly approaches, now is the time to fill the backyard pool, uncover the grill, and change the direction that the ceiling fans are moving. That’s right. The direction in which ...

Despite an early start, this summer's Texas heat is likely to persist through the end of October. And if you have an older home, or just don't want to break the bank, air conditioning may not be an ...

A heat wave is sweeping the country, and we'll take any bit of relief we can get! When the dog days of summer hit, your home needs every bit of help to keep cool, including a hard-working ceiling fan.