Ceiling Fan Switch Direction

Nearly all modern ceiling fans can be adjusted to rotate in the direction of your choice.

Ceiling fan switch direction. With a reversing switch slide it to the opposite direction and then you can restart the fan. All you have to do is flip the fan s switch and send those blades going in a clockwise direction. For horizontal direction switches flip the switch to the left for downward airflow or flip the switch to the right for upward airflow.

This is the best ceiling fan direction for air conditioning since it makes the air feel cooler than it is. It allows you to turn your thermostat up a few degrees. Check your ceiling fan s housing and light fixture for the reversing switch.

Second locate the switch on the motor housing mostly located on the motor above the blades then flip the switch and ensure the blades are moving to your desired direction. During colder months the direction of the fans should be reversed clockwise drawing cold air up and warm. A ceiling fan should rotate counterclockwise in the summer so the blades push cooler air down in a column.

Flip the switch to change the direction of the fan blades. Remember warm air rises so instead. If your ceiling fan does not include a wall or remote control look for a toggle switch on the motor housing just below the blades.

Instead of sending cool air down the fan will pull it upward. For vertical direction switches flip the switch down for downward airflow or flip the switch up for upward airflow. Reversing direction on a ceiling fan with a remote.

You will likely have a reversing switch if you have a hunter ceiling fan with pull chains. Use the steps below or the video below to change the direction of your ceiling fan. Nearly every ceiling fan has a switch on the motor housing that changes the blades movement from counterclockwise the standard setting to clockwise and vice versa.