Most Minnesotans have already turned their furnace on to help get the chill out of their home. The furnace filters have been checked and the vents are all opened. Unfortunately, there is one more trick to helping the warm air distribute around your home that 90 million households in the US typically forget to do.
We have a little fight at our house about the thermostat. Every time I walk by the thermostat, I just do a little check to see if it is set to what I prefer. Usually, I notice that it has been changed...you know, to help save money...and since my fingers are frozen, I just bumped it up again.
While we are all playing this fun game with the thermostat in our hallways, there is one other tip that can help your home feel warmer but also save you money. If you've got a ceiling fan in your home, take a moment and read the following tips below.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the following tip for your ceiling fans will save energy, which means you'll save money!
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the proper use of a ceiling fan in summer may allow homeowners to raise their thermostat setting by up to four degrees without any reduction in overall comfort. Ceiling fans are considerably more cost efficient than conventional air conditioning or heating, meaning that any reduction in the use of HVAC systems in exchange for a ceiling fan will save energy, keeping money in your pocket. - aireserv.com
If you are a newbie to this ceiling fan news, here's what you need to know:
If you look at your ceiling fan blades right now, there is a good chance that they are covered in dust. There are a few of you that dust these frequently but most of us have forgotten that these ceiling fans were even on.
Before you flip that switch and have your blades start circulating the opposite direction, it is vital that you take a moment and clean the blades. If you don't, you might see some chunks of dust fly off. Don't ask me how I know, I just know. If you'd love to know a tip on how to clean the blades without making a huge mess, Better Homes and Gardens has a great tip for you here.