A Fan can Keep Your Heating Bill Down

Some people use sealing fans for show, others use them as a cool refreshing breeze in the summer heat. But did you know that have a ceiling fan running in the winter can keep your heating bill down?

Hot Air Rises. Why do you think you’re supposed to crawl along the ground in case of a fire in your house. The hot smokey air rises and you need to get under it to stay out of trouble for as long as possible. Well now you can put this life saving tip into your money saving tips category as well.

While you’re heating your house the hot air rises to the ceiling. That’s why a lot of homes have cooling units up above and hot air vents on the ground. If you have a ceiling fan you may want to think about turning it on while your heating your house, at a very low setting. That way you’ll keep the hot air circulating and heating up the room faster.

In the end you’ll save money because your furnace won’t have to run as long to keep you warm.