3 Ways You May Be Using Your Fans Incorrectly

Neither ceiling nor floor fans actually cool your home. They can, however, affect how you perceive your home’s temperature — but only if you use them the right way. To fully benefit from the fans in your Naperville, Illinois, home, there are three common mistakes that you need to avoid.

Don’t Forget to Turn Off Your Fans

Ceiling fans help to circulate conditioned air in a particular room. They help to keep you cool by increasing air circulation in the room and helping perspiration to evaporate from your skin. Once you leave the room, those benefits disappear. Since fans don’t actively cool spaces, there is not point leaving them on when rooms aren’t occupied. You’ll only waste energy because they consume electricity as well. You can also use your fans to circulate warm air during the winter season.

Incorrect Blade Circulation

In the summer, the blades of your ceiling fans should be set to spin in a counterclockwise direction to direct the cool air downward. You can adjust the speed based on the amount of cooling power you need. Use the clockwise rotation to help enhance heating efficiency in the colder months. You can easily adjust the spinning direction using the small switch just below the ceiling fan’s blades.

Floor Fan Height and Position

If you’re using a floor fan to help cool you off and save money, keep it as close to the floor as possible. It will help push warm air up toward the ceiling, which will make the room feel cooler. Additionally, if you don’t want to feel the strong breeze, aim the fan toward a wall or other flat object. You will feel the cooler, indirect effect of the air bouncing off that surface.

Floor and ceiling fans can allow you to use more energy efficient thermostat settings throughout the year without sacrificing comfort. To learn more about cost-effective air conditioning solutions, call Tempco Heating & Air Conditioning today at (847) 670-7000 to schedule an appointment with one of our skilled technicians.