The typical ceiling fan in your home has a few familiar settings for speed and lights, plus one more that might not be so intuitive. Usually located near the motor is a switch that tells the fan which ...

In summer, set your ceiling fan to spin counterclockwise to create a cool downdraft and improve comfort. Using a ceiling fan correctly can help you raise the thermostat by up to 4 degrees and cut ...

Most of us flip the switch on our ceiling fans without a second thought. It spins, it cools, it does the job. Simple enough, right? Yet here's the thing: that simple ceiling fixture hanging above your ...

Near record-high temperatures are coming to Florida. Ceiling fans should turn counterclockwise to help you stay cooler. Inside fans can help, but only if inside temps are less than 90 degrees. A heat ...

Ceiling fans cooling a media room - Mint Images/Getty Images Installing one of the top-rated energy-efficient ceiling fans for your home is a smart way to reduce your energy bills. When used in ...

(NEXSTAR) – An often overlooked switch on ceiling fans could be the key to staying a bit cooler this summer. If you’ve ever taken a close look at the fan, you may have noticed a small switch located ...

As a strong heat wave blankets the Valley this week, many Phoenix residents may find themselves bracing for the intense Arizona summer sooner than expected. In Arizona, combating the extreme heat is ...

Summer means the arrival of warnings to stay cool in the heat. The National Weather Service in Spokane reported that hot temperatures, ranging from the 90s to the lower 100s, are expected region-wide ...

In the winter, be sure the blades are turning clockwise and run at the fan's lowest speed. This will pull the cool air up, ...

A heat wave is driving temperatures up and near-record-high temperatures may hit Florida over the weekend. If you haven't checked your air conditioner to make sure it's functioning well, you'll know ...