Should ceiling fans turn clockwise or counter-clockwise in the summer?

Question

Should ceiling fans turn clockwise or counter-clockwise in the summer?

Answer 1

It depends which way the blades are angled. You want the fan to turn so that the higher edge is the leading edge, thus pushing the air down and into the room.

Answer 2

counter clock wise

Answer 3

The easy way to remember, switch position down in summer and switch position up in winter.  

Answer 4

it doesnt matter

Answer 5

The flow of air from the fan should blow down in the summer (to create a breeze to make you feel cooler) and up in the winter (to distribute the warmer air that naturally rises back through the room). What ever direction makes that happen on your fans is correct.