Can a ceiling fan help reduce heating costs?
Rotating a fan clockwise in the winter causes trapped, warm air near the dealing to be forced downward. As you know, warm air always rises and the higher the ceiling the more heat is wasted. This is one of the primary reasons that a reversible ceiling fan should always be purchased. Pushing the warm air downward actually increase the heat in the room and can allow you to adjust your thermostat accordingly. While the energy consumption may be reduced by as much as 8% to 12%, the modest savings in your heating bill will soon add up.
