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Reverse ceiling fans for winter

Difficulty: easyTime: 10 mins

Why it matters

Running fans clockwise pushes warm air down, reducing your heating bills by up to 15% and making rooms feel cozier.

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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 to its lowest setting.

  • 5

    Verify it now spins clockwise to push warm air downward.