Reversing Ceiling Fan Direction

All it takes is a change in ceiling fan direction reversing the air flow to suit your needs according to the season.

Reversing ceiling fan direction. 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. Many of our ceiling fans with remotes come with a push button reverse option.

Wait for the ceiling fan. Turn off the ceiling fan. How to reverse a ceiling fan 1.

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. With a reversing switch slide it to the opposite direction and then you can restart the fan. Many homes have an on off ceiling fan switch on the wall that is combined with the light.

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. During winter the warm air generated by your heating system naturally rises to the ceiling while cooler air sinks. Simply press and hold the fan button on the remote or wall control.

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. You ll know it was successful when the light on. Fan blades should turn clockwise in the winter pushing.

The spin on summer popular for their ability to redistribute cool air.