How Proper Use of Fans Can Help You Feel Warmer at LOWER Thermostat Settings

Really . . . you can CUT energy costs while increasing your winter comfort with these important energy-saving tips from Stan.

One of the most frequent winter heating complaints we hear is of room temperature swings. One minute a room feels too cold; the next it’s too hot. This often results in “thermostat juggling.” This NEVER solves the problem, but IT ALWAYS WASTES ENERGY.

Here are two steps you can take to improve your family’s comfort and your home’s energy efficiency. You and your family will actually FEEL MORE COMFORTABLE AT LOWER THERMOSTAT SETTINGS:

1. During the colder months, set your ceiling fans to run counter clockwise. Then run them on the slowest speed when you’re in that room. This will keep warm air from pooling on the ceiling and keep it circulating. Remember, hot air rises.
2. If yours is a high-efficiency system with a variable speed blower, set the fan to run continuously. This will improve circulation and keep temperatures stable. Unlike standard speed blowers, these run slowly and ramp up gradually as needed. Their DC motors consume a small fraction of the energy consumed by standard blower motors. The result: less noise, more consistent heat and more energy savings because you’re less likely to fiddle with that thermostat.

Don’t have a system with variable speed but interested in learning what higher efficiency can mean to your family’s comfort and budget? Schedule a no-cost no-pressure no-obligation consultation today.