Ceiling fans aren't just for hot summer days. They can also be used in the winter to circulate warm air from the ceiling. But if you've noticed that your fan works better on cold days than on hot ones ...

One way to beat both the heat and the high electric bills that come with running an air conditioner is the simple ceiling fan. For literally pennies a day (they use the same amount of electricity as a ...

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 ...

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 ...

I lost my instructions on ceiling fan direction for winter or summer. I know one is supposed to go clockwise and the other counterclockwise. If you can clarify that for me, I would appreciate it. -- M ...

During this hot summer, some people are looking for any way to stay cool. One solution is as simple as flicking a switch: reversing the direction of a ceiling fan. This change can keep a room’s ...

Arizonans can reduce energy bills by strategically using their AC, especially during peak hours. Minimizing appliance use, particularly heat-generating ones, during peak hours can also lower energy ...

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 ...

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 ...

When winter weather rolls in and there’s a distinct chill in the air, the last thing you may think to do is crank up the ceiling fan. After all, that’s what you use in summer to shoo away the heat, ...

It is going to be hot this weekend. Like, really hot. And, while sweating does have its perks, it’s not something I’m interested in doing all weekend long. But I also don’t want to spend boatloads of ...