Making your ceiling fans spin the right direction for winter to lower your heating bills and increase comfort.

In the winter, be sure the blades are turning clockwise and run at the fan's lowest speed. This will pull the cool air up, displacing warm air, which rises and tends to collect near the ceiling.

As temperatures climb higher in the summer, so do electricity bills. One way to lower their cost is to use ceiling fans to cool your home. But what direction should they rotate? Here's what to know ...

During the summer, when your home feels as balmy indoors as the weather outside, a ceiling fan can help you out with the flick of a switch (especially when paired with an air conditioning unit). But ...

In summer, set your ceiling fan to spin counterclockwise to create a cool downdraft and improve comfort. Using a ceiling fan correctly can help you raise the thermostat by up to 4 degrees and cut ...