PSA: Don't Forget to Use Your Ceiling Fan in Reverse Mode

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  sharkyoz on 19/04/2023 - 19:07

  otherwise turn your normal fan on low when you light your heater

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  elgrande on 19/04/2023 - 19:36

  +9

  I use my fridge in reverse mode for cooking.

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  FoxJump on 19/04/2023 - 20:46

  -4

  ergh ceiling fans are dust magnets that flop and make wobbly sounds

  i much prefer my vornado
  and also to not use heating. its not that cold in Sydney.

  i also wear shorts all year rounds.

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  Euphemistic on 19/04/2023 - 20:57

  +5

  If I put it on reverse all the dust that’s been caught on the front of the blades will fall back off

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    deme on 19/04/2023 - 20:57

    Then clean it

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      Euphemistic on 19/04/2023 - 20:58

      +3

      That’s a lot more effort than just not turning it on though.

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        deme on 19/04/2023 - 20:59

        You are so lazy

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          pinchies on 19/04/2023 - 22:19

          @deme: And this is coming from Pingu?

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            deme on 19/04/2023 - 22:21

            @pinchies: You think these flippers can change a ceiling fan switch?

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              pinchies on 19/04/2023 - 22:22

              @deme: Fair. Hold on a second. Why is a penguin so concerned about staying warm anyway??

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                deme on 19/04/2023 - 22:22

                +1

                @pinchies: Pretty chilly in Antarctica

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  Nugs on 20/04/2023 - 08:55

  anyone used a thermometer to check difference in temperature at floor and ceiling?
  tip, it's not much as I've just finished testing
  8am, full cloud cover, 13C outside temp, 17-18C inside regardless of where I place thermometer including at ceiling height
  You will notice a difference when it is 30 odd degrees outside, but of course who wants to circulate warm air downwards in summer
  you 'might' even detect a difference if have ceiling mounted vents for heating, in which case just up the fan speed on heater
  .

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  orangetrain on 20/04/2023 - 11:44

  The paper thin walls mean my fan is only great for feeling wind. I'll try that when I move into a home thats not investor quality

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  TimmyTims on 20/04/2023 - 12:46

  While I get your good intentions of posting this, switching between winter/ summer mode is just a marketing gimmick that has turned into an 'old wives tale'.

  Think about it, whats the difference between;
  'Sucking' air from the roof, blowing down the middle of the room, across the floor, then back up to the roof
  Vs
  'Sucking' air from the middle of the room, blowing across the roof, blowing down the walls, then back to the middle of the room ?

  This all started as a way to manage the stratification of an enclosed area. This is a problem in warehouses with 12m ceilings but very unlikely in your room. Very maybe doubtfully there would be a benefit if used in a room with 2-story high cathedral ceilings.

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  MrMarket on 20/04/2023 - 14:59

  you be wasting more electricity running the fan than saving any money