The ceiling fan reduces heat by circulating the air. On a warm day, it’s often more than enough, even without an air conditioner. The breeze on your skin combines with moisture evaporation to drop the external temperature, and fresh air enters from outside.

In rooms with low airflow, stagnation becomes a problem. Stale air remains trapped in the room unless you have a ceiling fan. While the effects may feel limited, the increased airflow is significant in pulling in fresh air to replace the smells and stuffiness.

Here’s a little-known fact for you: some ceiling fans rotate in both directions. It’s an exciting feature that will make your life a little easier in winter.

When it’s hot, the blades rotate in a clockwise direction, drawing heat from below the fan’s surface and causing a slight drop in temperature for a full cooling effect. In winter, you can run the blades anti-clockwise instead. It draws the air from above the fan and circulates it into the room.

An energy-efficient HVAC system still costs a great deal to run. Fans work on a few cents a day, though. It’s an excellent way to reduce your electric bill.

The breeze produced by the fan keeps pests at bay since tiny insects don’t have the strength to resist the draft.