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A ceiling fan is vital for keeping the summer heat out of your room. However, most people are unaware they are also beneficial during the winter. Yes, you should be using your ceiling fan in the winter as well as during the summer months. This will save you on energy costs and distribute the heat better, making the room feel warmer. Let's look more in-depth regarding this.
Things to consider when buying ceiling fans
When shopping for ceiling fans, one of the first things you notice is that they are organized by blade span. 
This is the diameter of the circle formed by the whirling blades. The larger the room, the larger the fan. But how can you know which is ideal for your space? Many manufacturing websites include charts to assist you in matching the square meterage of space to the appropriate diameter. Of course, we here at Discount Lighting & Fans can also help. Our number is 07 5337 6330, our knowledgeable team members are there to help take the confusion and uncertainty out of choosing the correct size let alone the style to suit your home decor.
You will also need to pay attention to the CMM, (a standard measure Cubic Meters per Minute) the amount of air movement you get with the fan, the motor size, and its efficiency. Most ceiling fans these days are very energy efficient.
Summer/Winter Mode Fans
Ceiling fans are useful for more than just keeping you and your family cool in the summer. In chilly winter weather, you may alter the direction of the blades on most ceiling fans by slipping a little switch near the center of the fan. You can therefore improve the air circulation inside your home. This can be done without creating an unpleasant breeze. Ceiling fans are simple to install and can help you save energy while staying warm in the winter.
Slash your Winter Heating Costs
Warm air frequently gathers toward the ceilings of our homes throughout the winter. The heated air is pushed towards the walls and the floor by a ceiling fan spinning clockwise. This allows you to save money on energy as the heat is more efficiently dispersed. At the same time allows your heater to work less and thus saves you energy and big dollars in the end.
Because rooms with ceiling fans seem warmer in the winter, you may be able to lower your thermostat to save energy without causing any discomfort. Ceiling fans can also assist you in avoiding using space heaters or other comfort devices.
Ceiling Fan Direction for Winter and Summer
The direction of the ceiling fans is important when you are using them to move air around in the winter and keep you cool in the summer. Ceiling fans come with a small switch in the center that will allow you to change the direction of the blades turning. In the winter, you want the fan to pull the air from the bottom and blow towards the ceiling, which is in a clockwise direction.
However, in the summertime, you will want the fans to move in a counter clockwise direction.
This will then blow the air around more and produce a nice breeze.
The team at Discount Lighting and Fans hope that these tips help you to better understand how your ceiling fan can help improve your heating capabilities in the winter and keep you cool in the summer. Of course, we are always happy to assist if you have any further questions.