With temperatures dropping, rising energy costs are expected; however, simple tricks can cut 12% off home energy bills this fall. While homeowners may think drastic changes are needed to chill their costs, the reality is that a flick of the ceiling fan switch is all that is needed. Energy experts predict savings of $14 billion if all homeowners learn the spin-to-save trick and if all homes in North America use their fans and their air conditioners at the same time.
Understanding a great trick for the hotter summer months
During the heat of summer, we tend to rely on a fan or air conditioner to cool off. Ceiling fans, however, don’t cool down a room. These fans produce a chill effect, which means that when the wind touches people’s skin, they naturally feel cooler.
The trick is to run a fan counterclockwise during the warmer months to create a cooler breeze. By doing this, the air conditioner’s thermostat gets raised to 4°F. Thus, when the temperature of 70°F, the thermostat will raise to 74°F. This simple but effective trick will reduce electricity usage and ease the load on your cooling system.
Running your air conditioner and your fan simultaneously will still allow you to feel comfortable while dealing with summer’s heat.
The trick to keep in mind when moving from summer to fall
Although we tend to say goodbye to our ceiling fans as the autumn leaves start to fall, we should really not be switching these fans off. Instead, we can flip the switch so that the blades of the fan rotate clockwise. When changing the fan’s direction to clockwise and using the fan at a much lower speed, cool air can be pulled upwards. In the process, trapped warm air gets pushed back down. Such a simple technique assists with distributing warm air across the room.
By using the fan during autumn too, you will be able to lower your thermostat. Not only will you feel the difference in your home, but you will be lowering your electricity bill in the process. Heat will be distributed across your living room or bedroom more easily.
Great electricity savings by choosing the right fan
When it comes to selecting a ceiling fan for your home, ENERGY STAR®-certified ceiling fans tend to be 60% more efficient. By operating silently, this fan can do wonders for your bedroom and your living room. Aside from being more efficient than other fans, the ENERGY STAR®-certified ceiling fans operate silently as well, which is a huge bonus factor.
Placing your ceiling fan in the correct place and choosing a fan of the right size matters considerably, too. Usually, a 36-44 inch fan works ideally for a room that is about 225 feet in size. Larger rooms may require you to purchase a 52-inch fan.
When considering fans, window fans may also be a great solution that will assist with improving ventilation throughout the home. To maximize your electricity bill savings, you can always invest in the new silent wind turbine that will offer 1,500 kWh of free electricity this winter.
Spin to save and chill your costs considerably
Saving on your electricity bill is as easy as switching on your fan even during the cooler months. The point of the fan is to cool you down or warm you up and not do anything to your room. Switching off fans and air conditioners when you leave a room is another handy trick to reduce your energy bills.
Knowing that purchasing a simple and cost-effective ceiling fan can do the trick and reduce your energy bill is perhaps one of the most chilling realities that you will have to get to grips with. Flip on the fan switch and get ready to chill your costs considerably, even when you start to feel the chill of the winter months. You may also want to try this one thermostat trick that will help families this fall.
