A ceiling fan should blow downwards when used with cooling, upward when used with heating.
There should be a small slide switch on the fan. Turn it off and let it stop then move the slide switch then restart it and it should go in the other direction. If you are smart enough to ask a question on answers.com you should be smart enough to change the direction of a ceiling fan!
In order to cool a room with a ceiling fan, the fan blades should rotate counterclockwise to create a downdraft of cool air. This direction helps create a wind-chill effect, making you feel cooler without changing the room temperature.
The red wire on a ceiling fan is typically connected to the fan's light kit. It should be connected to the corresponding red or blue wire in the ceiling electrical box. Make sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions for proper installation.
Depends on how the blades are angled. In winter, you want it to blow the warm air off the ceiling, to the floor. In summer, you want it to pull the cool air upwards.
In winter, fan should blow down,heat rises,get it back. In summer ,fan should blow up for a 2 story vaulted ceiling,to circulate air but not blow down hot air.On a one story in summer it can blow either,but it's a prefference.Up is ok,but down you get a lower cool index feeling.
For summer use, the airflow should go down directly from the fan to the floor. For winter use it should pull the air from the floor towards the ceiling so it flows across the ceiling and around the room. So as to whether it should be clock-wise or counter clock-wise, that would depend on the angle of your blades. It's best to just stand under it when it's on. In the summer you should feel the air blowing on you from the fan and in the winter you shouldn't.
Walmart will have the cheapest ceiling fans. If you want a better quality fan and are willing to pay a bit more I would go to True Value.
To replace a bathroom ceiling fan, first turn off the power to the fan at the circuit breaker. Remove the old fan by unscrewing it from the ceiling and disconnecting the wiring. Install the new fan by following the manufacturer's instructions, making sure to securely attach it to the ceiling and connect the wiring properly. Test the fan to ensure it is working correctly before turning the power back on.
A dirty or old ceiling fan pull chain switch.
The direction that would cause the air movement to circulate up toward the ceiling instead of down. Usually counterclockwise looking from the floor up. That way the heat hanging on the ceiling will be recirculated down the living area without causing an uncomfortable cold breeze.
A downfall of having a black ceiling fan would be it the room was a color that didn't match with black. For example if you had a girls room and the room was painted pink but the ceiling fan was black then it would not go very well with the room.
The best and cheapest place to purchase a ceiling fan is Wal-Mart. They are cheap cost wise but they do seem to last. If you want an outdoor ceiling fan, go with your local hardware store such as Lowes or Home Depot.