When the weather is hot, your air conditioner works more frequently. Optimizing its efficiency is a smart way to ensure your comfort as well as minimize costs. While there are a few ways to achieve this, installing a ceiling fan is often overlooked. Even though it’s not directly connected to your heating and cooling system, it can improve its performance. If you’re wondering how exactly, the guide below explains. 

3 Ways a Fan Can Be Used to Support Your HVAC System

1. Wind Chill Effect

In warm weather, a ceiling fan supports the efforts of your air conditioner. When the blades are moving counterclockwise, they’ll blow the cold air downward, making it feel cooler on your skin. This effect can work to some extent even when the air conditioner isn’t on. 

2. Winter Use

Ceiling fans are also useful during colder weather. Reversing the fan blades’ direction to move clockwise will pull the colder air up and help rising warm air to circulate better throughout the room. Note, if you want to do this, the fan should be at the lowest setting; if it’s too fast, you’ll end up feeling the wind chill effect from the movement. 

3. Allows Your HVAC Unit to Rest

Because ceiling fans circulate the chilled or warm air throughout the room, you’ll feel less inclined to adjust your heating and cooling system. Allowing it to rest more frequently minimizes the strain on the components, which helps improve its longevity. Furthermore, since it won’t be operating as much, it won’t use as much electricity, thus saving you money. 

If you’ve recently installed a ceiling fan but still have an older heating and cooling system, Donovan & Jorgenson can set you up with an upgrade. Since 1985, these HVAC contractors have faithfully served residents and businesses throughout Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin. Known for their dedicated customer service, they’ll help you find the unit that best serves you and your family’s needs. See all the HVAC services they offer on their website. They provide free estimates, so don’t hesitate to reach out!