what way should a fan spin in the summer

A ceiling fan should spin counterclockwise in the summer. This direction pushes air straight down, creating a cooling breeze or downdraft that makes the room feel cooler by producing a wind-chill effect. This airflow helps evaporate moisture on the skin, enhancing comfort without actually lowering the room temperature, and also helps the air conditioner work more efficiently by circulating cool air throughout the room. When standing under the fan, the blades should appear to be moving from right to left (counterclockwise). If no breeze is felt, the fan may be spinning the wrong way and needs to be reversed for summer comfort.