Clockwise or Counterclockwise? Winter Ceiling In Minnesota, Iowa,

It's a freezing winter in Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota so...what is the right direction you should have your ceiling fan turning to heat your home and save you money?

My wife and I always argue about what direction to have the ceiling fan rotating in the summer and in the winter.

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It turns out that during SUMMER months you should have your ceiling fan blades spinning in a COUNTERCLOCKWISE direction.

This pushes the air down which creates a cool breeze that will help your rooms temperature feel cooler.

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So in the WINTER, the direction your ceiling fans should be going is CLOCKWISE.

This creates an updraft that will circulate warm air up to the ceiling and out around the room and down the walls to help the room feel cozy.

Never Buy These 10 Items At Minnesota, Iowa, Or South Dakota Dollar Stores

Folks in Minnesota, Iowa, And South Dakota know the value of a dollar.

Buying the cheapest item isn't always the best idea. Reader's Digest put out a list that will make you think twice about what you purchase on the cheap.

You should probably Never Buy These 10 Items At Minnesota, Iowa, Or South Dakota Dollar Stores...

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