direction of ceiling fan blades
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06-09-11, 01:09 PM
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direction of ceiling fan blades
hello, all --
i apologize for the probable stupidity of these Qs.
first, i can't figure out which way the ceiling fan blades are supposed to go in winter and summer. the switch makes them turn clockwise or counterclockwise, of course, but i can't feel any difference in the air flow, so i'm not sure how to set them.
second, when choosing clockwise or counterclockwise, am i supposed to look at the blades as if being below them and looking up or as if being above them and looking down?
thanks much.
-- susie margaret
i apologize for the probable stupidity of these Qs.
first, i can't figure out which way the ceiling fan blades are supposed to go in winter and summer. the switch makes them turn clockwise or counterclockwise, of course, but i can't feel any difference in the air flow, so i'm not sure how to set them.
second, when choosing clockwise or counterclockwise, am i supposed to look at the blades as if being below them and looking up or as if being above them and looking down?
thanks much.
-- susie margaret
#2
06-09-11, 01:27 PM
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I don't worry about CW or CCW because it differs with the fan as to which you want and, as you've seen, requires a frame of reference.
Here's the rule of thumb: have the blades turn so the leading edge is high in the summer and low in the winter. This causes air to be forced down in the middle of the room in the summer, creating a cooling breeze. The reverse in the winter causes circulation of the heated air without creating a breeze which would chill people in the room. Rules of thumb, not rules, there are conditions which can cause an opposite setting to be appropriate.
Here's the rule of thumb: have the blades turn so the leading edge is high in the summer and low in the winter. This causes air to be forced down in the middle of the room in the summer, creating a cooling breeze. The reverse in the winter causes circulation of the heated air without creating a breeze which would chill people in the room. Rules of thumb, not rules, there are conditions which can cause an opposite setting to be appropriate.
#3
06-09-11, 05:53 PM
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It does not matter which way they turn. All that matters is do you want it blowing on you are around you.
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06-10-11, 09:28 PM
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thanks!
hello, all --
thanks very much for the advice from all of you. i appreciate your quick responses.
-- susie margaret
thanks very much for the advice from all of you. i appreciate your quick responses.
-- susie margaret
