Maintenance Guides / HVAC & Air Quality

Reverse ceiling fans for summer

Difficulty: easyTime: 10 mins

Why it matters

Running fans counter-clockwise creates a wind-chill effect, allowing you to set your thermostat 4 degrees higher without feeling warmer.

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How to do it

  • 1

    Turn off the fan completely.

  • 2

    Locate the small toggle switch on the motor housing.

  • 3

    Flip the switch to reverse the direction.

  • 4

    Turn the fan back on at your desired speed.

  • 5

    Verify it now spins counter-clockwise to create a downward air-chill effect.