Does a ceiling fan reversed really help with heat bill?

Question

Does a ceiling fan reversed really help with heat bill?

Answer 1

Depends some on the airflow of your house, but generally yes. Hot air rises, so the air near the ceiling is warmer then the air near the floor. Having the fan on reverse pulls air up through the center of the room, which in turn pulls the warmer air down the walls (which is also where air tends to be colder due to windows, etc).

Hope that makes sense!

Answer 2

Yes

Answer 3

NO.  But operating a ceiling fan with the air blowing downward at low velocity (so as not to create any discomfort in the room) will bring down the warm air from the ceiling and therefore slightly reduce the amount of fuel used.

Answer 4

Yes.  Heat naturally rises, and a ceiling fan (on low) can be used to circulate the warm air back down where you can benefit from it.  As a result, you feel more comfortable, but your heating unit doesn't have to work as hard or come on as often.

Answer 5

Yup. Helps circulate the hot air from your ceiling.

Answer 6

yes i think but it will make your electeric bill go up