Reversing Ceiling Fan

Dayton reversible direct drive exhaust fans without drive package featuring a galvanized frame and aluminum propellers these versatile fans have a reversing switch to quickly exhaust or supply air in demanding ventilating applications.

Reversing ceiling fan. Many homes have an on off ceiling fan switch on the wall that is combined with the light. All it takes is a change in ceiling fan direction reversing the air flow to suit your needs according to the season. The best configuration for a reversible ceiling fan is to have four blades that are pitched at around 22 degrees.

By switching the direction that your fan blades turn that cooler air is drawn upwards which forces the warmer air near the ceiling back down into the space. Ceiling fan reverse remote control completely replace hampton bay uc7078t chq7078t fan hd wall mount included 16 matching modes strong signal 28r hd5 4 0 out of 5 stars 37 25 99 25. Use the steps below or the video below to change the direction of your ceiling fan.

Look at the current rotational direction of the blades. In the summer months the slightly angled blades of a ceiling fan turn counterclockwise to move air down making people feel cooler due to a concept known as the wind chill effect. The spin on summer popular for their ability to redistribute cool air.

Turn off the ceiling fan. Fan blades should turn clockwise in the winter pushing. Shut off the ceiling fan and wait for the blades to come to a complete stop using a ladder or step stool to reach the motor housing locate the direction switch flip the switch in the opposite direction step down and.

The totally enclosed air over motor has class b insulation and ball bearings. During winter the warm air generated by your heating system naturally rises to the ceiling while cooler air sinks. The more blades the more air the fan will move but the noisier the fan will be and the more power it will consume.