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TIL ceiling fans generally have a setting you're supposed to switch to make them blow down in the summer and up in the winter (twitter.com)

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That way you get a draft to cool you off more in the summer and avoid such in the winter. I even noticed that switch before but never thought about what it might do...

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I think having it blow upward during summer depends on if you have A/C to begin with because, without that, having a downward breeze is a relief even if it’s lukewarm, and during winter can also be a judgement call, but the downward breeze could be uncomfortably chilling for some.