Almost 90% of American households use air conditioning, and 66% of that is central AC. The regions with the most AC use are the Midwest and South, according to the U.S. Energy Information ...

Ceiling fans can play a really big role in keeping your home cool (or warm), depending on the season (and help cut your electric bills, too). But if you don't run your fan blades in the right ...

In the winter, be sure the blades are turning clockwise and run at the fan's lowest speed. This will pull the cool air up, displacing warm air, which rises and tends to collect near the ceiling.

As the region brace for the first potential heatwave of the season, staying cool becomes more crucial than ever. One often overlooked tip for maximizing home comfort is ensuring your ceiling fans are ...

If your AC's been working overtime this summer, brace yourself -- your next energy bill might sting. But before you reach for the thermostat, consider a much simpler, lower-cost fix: your ceiling fan.

The typical ceiling fan in your home has a few familiar settings for speed and lights, plus one more that might not be so intuitive. Usually located near the motor is a switch that tells the fan which ...