Ceiling Fan Terms

In terms of efficiency is it better to have ceiling fans clockwise or counterclockwise?
Now that it is winter, I want to conserve as much heat as possible.
How should I set my ceiling fan? Pushing air downwards or bringing it upwards?
Using the Ceiling Fan Year Round
In the summer, use the ceiling fan in the counter-clockwise direction. While standing directly under the ceiling fan you should feel a cool breeze. The airflow produced creates a wind-chill effect, making you “feel” cooler. In the winter, reverse the motor and operate the ceiling fan at low speed in the clockwise direction. This produces a gentle updraft, which forces warm air near the ceiling down into the occupied space. Remember to adjust your thermostat when using your ceiling fan — additional energy and dollar savings could be realized with this simple step!
(If your ceiling fan switch is not marked for winter/summer, use a permanent marker to indicate W and S . I always forgot which was which so this helped me)
64 Teahouse LV, NV
October 28, 2007
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