As Oklahoma continues to face high summer temperatures and sunny afternoons, staying cool becomes more crucial than ever.
One often overlooked tip for maximizing home comfort is ensuring your ceiling fans are spinning in the correct direction.
What way should my ceiling fan turn?
During the summer months, ceiling fans should spin counterclockwise. This pushes cool air downward, creating a breeze that makes the room feel cooler.
This simple adjustment can also help lower energy bills by reducing the need for air conditioning.
How do I change my ceiling fan direction?
Turn on your fan: Stand directly under the fan and turn it on high speed.
Feel the breeze: If you feel a cool breeze, your fan is rotating counterclockwise and is set correctly for summer.
Adjust if needed: If you don’t feel a breeze, turn off the fan. Locate the direction switch on the motor housing (usually a small toggle switch) and flip it.
Test again: Turn the fan back on and check to see that it’s spinning counterclockwise.