Summer means the arrival of warnings to stay cool in the heat. The National Weather Service in Spokane reported that hot temperatures, ranging from the 90s to the lower 100s, are expected region-wide ...

In summer, set your ceiling fan to spin counterclockwise to create a cool downdraft and improve comfort. Using a ceiling fan correctly can help you raise the thermostat by up to 4 degrees and cut ...

Ceiling fans can play a really big role in keeping your home cool (or warm), depending on the season (and help cut your electric bills, too). But if you don't run your fan blades in the right ...

Ceiling fans cooling a media room - Mint Images/Getty Images Installing one of the top-rated energy-efficient ceiling fans for your home is a smart way to reduce your energy bills. When used in ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There's so much to look forward to in the summertime: pool parties, refreshing summer cocktails, and a ...

Most of us flip the switch on our ceiling fans without a second thought. It spins, it cools, it does the job. Simple enough, right? Yet here's the thing: that simple ceiling fixture hanging above your ...

Despite an early start, this summer's Texas heat is likely to persist through the end of October. And if you have an older home, or just don't want to break the bank, air conditioning may not be an ...

With temperatures soaring past 96 degrees, and that's not even counting the heat index, it's safe to say we're in the thick of a serious summer scorcher. Cranking up the air conditioner has become ...

In the winter, be sure the blades are turning clockwise and run at the fan's lowest speed. This will pull the cool air up, displacing warm air, which rises and tends to collect near the ceiling.