Which way is blowing down on a ceiling fan?
In general, turn a fan counterclockwise to blow air straight down, and change it clockwise to draw the air up and circulate it around the room. When the seasons change, so should the direction of your ceiling fans.
How do you tell which way your ceiling fan is spinning?
You can tell if your ceiling fan is spinning counterclockwise by watching the way the blades rotate. They should move from the top left, then down to the right, and then back up to the top. You should also feel air movement while standing under the fan. If you don’t, your fan is spinning clockwise.
How can you tell which way a fan pushes air?
The direction a fan blows air is always determined by (A) the shape of the blades (sometimes called propellers) and (B) the direction they turn. If a blade is angled down and the fan turns in the same direction as the blade angle, it will blow forward.