Ceiling Fan Fundamentals for Saving Energy
Posted on May 22nd, 2019 by Devine Bros
It’s no secret that running your heating and cooling system can cost you big bucks, but did you know that you can supplement this through the use of ceiling fans all year round? Cut your energy costs by adopting these ceiling fan fundamentals.
Adjust your ceiling fan in the summer so that the air blows downward. The majority of ceiling fans have both clockwise and counterclockwise settings. Your summer setting depends on the angle of your fan blades. The easiest way to figure out which setting to utilize is to stand directly beneath the fan and turn it on. If you immediately feel a breeze, you’ve found your summer setting. Typically this is the counterclockwise direction. Fans cost pennies per day to operate, so by circulating your air downward in the summer, you’ll be able to run your air conditioning system less, saving yourself money.
Set your thermostat higher in the summer. When you’re using the correct setting, ceiling fans will make warm rooms feel cooler by circulating the air. This means you can set your thermostat to a warmer temperature and still feel comfortable. Instead of running your A/C on 69 degrees, try setting it to 72 degrees and run a fan on high to stay cool for less.
Remember to turn your fans off when you leave the house. While ceiling fans may be cheap to operate, it’s important to turn them off when you don’t need them running. This will only add to your power savings as time goes on. Try using a Hunter Fan Company SimpleConnect Programmable Control box. This device works with most pull chain ceiling fans and connects to bluetooth so you can program your fan from your smartphone. — Pro Tip: It’s available on available on Amazon and also allows you to control your fans light!
Don’t forget to adjust your fan setting in the winter. It must seem counter productive to run a ceiling fan in the winter. However, switching the setting so that air blows upwards in the winter will actually circulate warm air throughout your room. This means your furnace won’t have to work as hard, thus cutting energy costs.
Ceiling fans not cutting it when it comes to keeping you cool? Your air conditioner may not be working efficiently. If live in Norwalk, Westport, New Canaan, or any of the surrounding areas we’d love to come take a look.
The air conditioning experts at Devine Bros. have been keeping Fairfield County, Connecticut residents cool for years. Our home cooling services include professional A/C installations, repairs, replacements, tune-ups, and more. Contact us today to schedule an appointment with one of our trained technicians: 203-866-4421.