Local Knowledge About Fans

In the heating season, ceiling fans can help bring the warmer air that stratifies near the ceiling down to where the occupants are located. A low speed that does not create significant breeze is best for this heating season application. The most useful ceiling fans will have variable speed settings. Remember, air movement tends to have a cooling effect if that air is not warmer than your body temperature. That is why, in the summer, the traditional method for creating comfort in hot/humid climates is through air movement. Moving air with fans allows building occupants to feel comfortable at higher temperatures. As a result, mechanical cooling equipment temperature settings can be higher, with energy savings significantly greater than the cost of running the fans.