Your ceiling fan should turn clockwise during winter. This direction, when set to a low speed, gently pulls cool air up and pushes warm air near the ceiling down into the living space, improving comfort and heating efficiency.
How to Set Your Fan for Winter
- Look up at your fan; in winter mode, the blades should rotate in the same direction as a clockâs hands (clockwise).
- Set the fan to its lowest speed to avoid feeling a cool breeze while still circulating warm air.
Why Clockwise Rotation Helps
- Warm air naturally rises and collects near the ceiling.
- A clockwise, low-speed ceiling fan creates an updraft, moving warm air from the ceiling down along the walls and back into the living area, making the space feel warmer and reducing the need to increase your thermostat.
Quick Reference Table
Setting| Direction| Season| Effect
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Winter mode| Clockwise| Winter| Redistributes warm air, prevents cold spots
Summer mode| Counterclockwise| Summer| Creates a cooling breeze, helps cool
the room
Switching your fan to the correct direction for the season improves both comfort and energy savings.
