Most of us flip the switch on our ceiling fans without a second thought. It spins, it cools, it does the job. Simple enough, ...

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, ...

Using ceiling fans in winter can help cut heating costs and make you feel more comfortable. Here's what you should know about when and how to use them.

This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. Thank goodness for ceiling fans. Sure, they ...

With a week of high temperatures in the 90s and plenty of summer yet to come, it's time to turn on the ceiling fans. If you have a ceiling fan, changing the direction of the blades is a great way to ...

Ceiling fans are typically wired into a building's electrical system, allowing you to operate them with wall switches, pull cables, and even remote controls for smart ceiling fans. While many also ...

As the region brace for the first potential heatwave of the season, staying cool becomes more crucial than ever. One often overlooked tip for maximizing home comfort is ensuring your ceiling fans are ...

Almost 90% of American households use air conditioning, and 66% of that is central AC. The regions with the most AC use are the Midwest and South, according to the U.S. Energy Information ...

Cold weather means it’s time to adjust your ceiling fan and – hopefully – save a little on heating bills. In the summer, ceiling fans should operate counterclockwise to circulate the air in a room to ...

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 ...

It's not a necessity by any stretch, but Lutron's newest smart switch is still a welcome addition to a system that's already great. Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a ...