Guides

Why Ceiling Fans Wobble, and How to Stop It
A wobbling ceiling fan is almost never dangerous and almost always fixable in twenty minutes. The four causes, in the order worth checking. Read more...
DC or AC: What the Motor Changes
A DC motor is quieter, uses about two thirds less electricity and turns slowly without complaining. What you gain, and what you give up. Read more...
Do Ceiling Fans Actually Cool a Room?
A ceiling fan does not lower the temperature of a room. It cools the people in it, which is a different thing, and knowing the difference saves money. Read more...
Which Way Should a Ceiling Fan Turn?
Counterclockwise to feel cooler, clockwise and slow to bring ceiling heat back down. How to tell which way yours is turning, and when to switch. Read more...