Local Knowledge About Ceiling 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. The traditional method for creating comfort in hot/humid climates is through air movement. Moving air with ceiling 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.