Comments on: 100 Ways in 100 Days-11: Use Ceiling Fans http://www.perfectlyimperfectfamilyandfinances.com/100-ways-in-100-days-11-use-ceiling-fans/ A couples thoughts on faith, family, and finances Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:14:45 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Jason / Fan Man Lighting http://www.perfectlyimperfectfamilyandfinances.com/100-ways-in-100-days-11-use-ceiling-fans/comment-page-1/#comment-127 Jason / Fan Man Lighting Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:54:20 +0000 http://www.perfectlyimperfectfamilyandfinances.com/?p=100#comment-127 Hi Mr. Imperfect in Frugality. This is a great article on using a ceiling fan to save energy(and money). I have been servicing and selling Ceiling Fans for 20 years. I agree with with all but the idea of which direction to run your Ceiling Fan. The way you have described is best in a foyer or entry with more than one level. In the Summer you pull the cold air from lower to upper level. In the Winter you want to create a "Buffer Zone", heat won't rise past as quickly. In most areas with 8 to 10 foot ceilings, you want to run the opposite. "Down" in the warmer months to feel the breeze from the Ceiling Fan (Windchill effect).You can run the A/C at a higher setting. "Up" In cooler months recirculates the heat from the ceiling making the room a more constant temperature without the draft. Ultimately it's more important to run the Ceiling Fan as much as possible,you save money either direction. If you don't feel the breeze from a Ceiling Fan in either direction, you might consider a better quality Ceiling Fan(there is a difference). Any questions call me. Jason Stevens,Owner Fan Man Lighting 1-866-600-FANS(3267) Hi Mr. Imperfect in Frugality. This is a great article on using a ceiling fan to save energy(and money).
I have been servicing and selling Ceiling Fans for 20 years. I agree with with all but the idea of which direction to run your Ceiling Fan.
The way you have described is best in a foyer or entry with more than one level. In the Summer you pull the cold air from lower to upper level. In the Winter you want to create a “Buffer Zone”, heat won’t rise past as quickly. In most areas with 8 to 10 foot ceilings, you want to run the opposite. “Down” in the warmer months to feel the breeze from the Ceiling Fan (Windchill effect).You can run the A/C at a higher setting. “Up” In cooler months recirculates the heat from the ceiling making the room a more constant temperature without the draft.
Ultimately it’s more important to run the Ceiling Fan as much as possible,you save money either direction. If you don’t feel the breeze from a Ceiling Fan in either direction, you might consider a better quality Ceiling Fan(there is a difference).
Any questions call me.

Jason Stevens,Owner
Fan Man Lighting
1-866-600-FANS(3267)

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