For winter, set the ceiling fan to rotate clockwise at a low speed. This creates an updraft that pushes warmed air near the ceiling down into the living space, helping you feel warmer without cranking up the thermostat.

Key points:

• Winter direction: clockwise (updraft)
• Winter speed: low
• Purpose: redistribute warm air to reduce heating load
• Summer counterpart: counterclockwise (downward breeze) at higher speeds for cooling

If your fan has a reversible switch on the motor, use it to set the winter (clockwise) direction, then run the fan at a gentle speed.