For summer, set the ceiling fan to spin counterclockwise when you look up at it, which pushes air down and creates a cooling breeze.

Quick Scoop

  • Summer: counterclockwise, air blows downward.
  • Winter: clockwise, usually on low speed to circulate warm air.
  • Tip: turn the fan off before changing the switch so you don’t stress the motor.

A simple check is to stand under the fan and feel for a downward breeze; if you feel air being pushed down, it’s in the summer setting.

Season| Fan direction| What you should feel
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Summer| Counterclockwise 46| Air pushed down, cooler breeze 46
Winter| Clockwise 6| Less direct breeze, warm air recirculated 6

TL;DR: counterclockwise for summer.