If you aren't getting year-round use out of your standard ceiling fan, you're missing out on some serious heating bill savings. The fact is, indoor ceiling fans aren’t just for that wind chill effect ...

Most of us flip the switch on our ceiling fans without a second thought. It spins, it cools, it does the job. Simple enough, right? Yet here's the thing: that simple ceiling fixture hanging above your ...

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.

Have you ever thought about the direction your ceiling fan spins? The answer to that is probably no. It turns out that you should be thinking about it, particularly when the seasons change. And yes, ...

Switching the direction that your ceiling fan spins can make your home feel warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. Edwin Tan via Getty Images Have you ever thought about the direction your ...

If you aren't getting year-round use out of your standard ceiling fan, you're missing out on some serious heating bill savings. The fact is, indoor ceiling fans aren’t just for that wind chill effect ...

Thank goodness for ceiling fans. Sure, they may not be the most aesthetically pleasing addition to your space, but who cares when they actually help make your home comfortable? During the summer, when ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Staying warm is at the forefront of everyone's minds during the winter months. Of course, outdoor ...

As the summer season quickly approaches, now is the time to fill the backyard pool, uncover the grill, and change the direction that the ceiling fans are moving. That’s right. The direction in which ...

When winter weather rolls in and there’s a distinct chill in the air, the last thing you may think to do is crank up the ceiling fan. After all, that’s what you use in summer to shoo away the heat, ...