Did you know that the right ceiling fan
direction in summer can help keep you cool, increase air-conditioning
efficiency, and lower your utility costs?
Yes, a simple trick with your ceiling fan can
help improve your air-conditioning system's efficiency and lower your utility
costs in the summer, in combination with proper air-conditioning service and
maintenance.
Let's explore how in our latest electrical
article by looking at how a ceiling fan works; what ceiling fan direction you
need in the summer; and why you should always hire a licensed electrician for
any ceiling fan service or installation work.
How a Ceiling Fan
Works
Ceiling fans
are fairly straightforward: they move air.
But how that affects your home is what is
interesting in this context. By moving hot air off of people and increasing
evaporative cooling caused by increased airflow, using a ceiling fan can keep
you and your family cooler even with the thermostat bumped up a few degrees in
the summer.
Essentially,
a ceiling fan can cool you and your family, and your air-conditioning unit will
not have to work quite as hard. This can lead to increased system efficiency
and money saved on your electricity bill—especially during peak usage times
like the hottest days of summer.
In
fact, each degree that is set above 72 degrees can save you up to 3% on your
utility bill.
These savings can make a big difference in your wallet in the summer.
However,
you must ensure that the ceiling fan direction is right for the summer months,
which leads us to our next point:
Ensure Right Ceiling
Fan Direction in Summer
You can switch the direction of spin for your ceiling fan. In fact, the
direction is very important because it will determine what direction the fan is
moving air.
During
the warm months of the year, you should set the direction counter-clockwise to
keep cool. This position will circulate the cool air down to the floor.
With
this simple trick, you can adjust your thermostat up to four degrees in the
summer.
You
may also want to consider a smart fan in combination with a smart thermostat, which can give you even more
control over your indoor comfort. A licensed electrician can help you select
the right solution for your home, which brings us to our final point:
Hire a Licensed Electrician
For
any ceiling fan installation, you should hire an Atlanta licensed electrician to ensure industry best practices
and building code requirements are followed properly.
A
do-it-yourself (DIY) attempt is risky
and poses a safety and health hazard. For instance, if a ceiling fan is not
properly installed, you could cause electrical or structural issues in your
home, along with a possible injury by not using a ladder properly.
Thus,
it's always best to leave it to the professionals.
Choose Estes Services for Your
Ceiling Fan Installation
In
fact, you should trust the professionals of Estes Services to do the job right.
Family-owned and
operated,
we have been providing comfort and efficiency with top-quality service since
1949.
Our
team of Atlanta electrical contractors can help you select the right
ceiling fan as well as ensure its safe and proper installation of it.
With
the Atlanta summer days ahead, consider installing ceiling fans in your home. A
ceiling fan can help keep you cool and provide relief in the Atlanta heat.
Contact Estes Services today to schedule a ceiling fan
installation. It's that easy, it's Estes!
