Ceiling Fans Are Your Air Conditioner’s Friends
Do you find yourself adjusting the thermostat up and then down? An easy way to create air flow and regulate a room’s temperature is to use the ceiling fan.
Fans are designed to move air and reduce the load on your heating and cooling system. They are especially helpful in the Fairhope, Daphne, and Foley areas if you have a two-story home or a multi-floor entry. In these cases, you can leave your fan running all the time. For single-room use, turning the fan off when you aren’t present saves energy. In winter, fans should turn clockwise to move warm air throughout your space, but in summer counterclockwise rotation moves air down to create a breeze. Most standard fans have a toggle switch on the motor to change the direction of the blades. Be sure to turn the fan off and let it come to a complete stop before hitting the switch. Modern fans may work by remote.
Using ceiling fans can prolong the life of your AC or Heat Pump by reducing strain. They also help to regulate temperature so the thermostat can stay about 4 degrees lower or higher depending on the season, which saves wear and tear on your HVAC unit and keeps a little change in your pocket by saving energy.
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