Run Fans In Reverse

Most people only think to use their fans in the summer but many ceiling units come with a handy switch that reverses the direction of the blades and can therefore be used in winter as well.
Counterclockwise rotation produces cooling breezes while switching to clockwise makes it seem warmer by making an updraft that sends the warmer air pooled near the ceiling back into the living space. This can cut your heating costs as much as 10 percent.

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