Now Is The Time to Hit This Hidden Switch on Fans in Minnesota

If you haven't figured out where your hats and winter coat is at yet, you should.  Winter is on the way - in fact, parts of Minnesota had snow the other day, which also led to a bunch of horrible accidents due to the slick roads.

Most Minnesotans have already turned their furnace on to help get the chill out of their home.  The furnace filters have been checked and the vents are all opened. Unfortunately, there is one more trick to helping the warm air distribute around your home that 90 million households in the US typically forget to do.

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TIP:  Everyone in Minnesota Should Do This Every Winter to Their Ceiling Fans

We have a little fight at our house about the thermostat.  Every time I walk by the thermostat, I just do a little check to see if it is set to what I prefer.  Usually, I notice that it has been changed...you know, to help save money...and since my fingers are frozen, I just bumped it up again.

While we are all playing this fun game with the thermostat in our hallways, there is one other tip that can help your home feel warmer but also save you money.  If you've got a ceiling fan in your home, take a moment and read the following tips below.

U.S. Department of Energy Offers Tip To Homeowners To Save Money

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the following tip for your ceiling fans will save energy, which means you'll save money!

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the proper use of a ceiling fan in summer may allow homeowners to raise their thermostat setting by up to four degrees without any reduction in overall comfort. Ceiling fans are considerably more cost efficient than conventional air conditioning or heating, meaning that any reduction in the use of HVAC systems in exchange for a ceiling fan will save energy, keeping money in your pocket. - aireserv.com

 

Are Your Ceiling Fans Twirling in the Correct Direction For Summer and Winter?

If you are a newbie to this ceiling fan news, here's what you need to know:

• During the Winter - to bring the warm air up and redistribute it, turn your ceiling fan clockwise.  According to The Home Depot, in this mode, you should have the fan running on its lowest speed.
• During the Summer - to help cool your home in the summer, your fan should turn counterclockwise.

IMPORTANT! Do This Before You Change The Direction of Your Ceiling Fan

If you look at your ceiling fan blades right now, there is a good chance that they are covered in dust.  There are a few of you that dust these frequently but most of us have forgotten that these ceiling fans were even on.

Before you flip that switch and have your blades start circulating the opposite direction, it is vital that you take a moment and clean the blades.  If you don't, you might see some chunks of dust fly off.  Don't ask me how I know, I just know.  If you'd love to know a tip on how to clean the blades without making a huge mess, Better Homes and Gardens has a great tip for you here.

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