Reverse Ceiling Fan Direction

Interior easy 2-5 min

Why It Matters

Clockwise rotation in winter pushes warm air down, saving up to 10% on heating.

What Happens If You Skip This?

Missed opportunity for easy energy savings.

Time Required
2-5 min
Cost
Free
Difficulty
easy
Priority
nice

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. 1 Turn off the ceiling fan
  2. 2 Locate the direction switch on the motor housing
  3. 3 Flip the switch (clockwise for winter, counter-clockwise for summer)
  4. 4 Turn fan on low speed

🔧 DIY Friendly

Easy - Anyone can do this. Most homeowners can complete this task successfully.

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