Ceiling Fans
 |
Ceiling fans can help cut energy costs in summer and in winter. |
Energy Facts: Ceiling fans provide a breeze that can make a room feel about 5°F cooler.
Scout It Out: Ceiling fans only help with cooling or heating if someone is in the room. So walk around the house to see which ceiling fans are on. If no one is in the room, turn fans off; they're wasting energy!
Tips: If you wish to install a ceiling fan, look for an ENERGY STAR® qualified fan/light kit with compact fluorescent light bulbs or other energy-efficient lighting. These fans run quieter and use less energy than non-qualified models.
Tools: Use ENERGY STAR's ceiling fan savings calculator to estimate the costs of using a conventional unit versus an ENERGY STAR qualified model.
Living Well: Do you use your ceiling fan in winter? On the low setting, a fan can help push warm air down to warm a room. In summer, a ceiling fan can be reversed to pull cool air up and cool a room.
