Warranty does not cover storm damage such as moisture damage as a result of rain or strong winds. Installation: Must be installed using an individual isolation switch (wall switch), failure to do so may void all warranties.3 years extended warranty on motor only (excluding labour). 6 Years Warranty: 3 years in-home warranty on all electric components (control modules, remote control system, lighting and accessory wall control).Distance from top cover to top side of blades: 420 mm (approx).Distance from top cover to bottom fan: 500 mm (approx).For use in both indoor and outdoor (fully undercover).Non light adaptable, not compatible with wall switches.6 selectable speeds for both Summer (forward) or Winter (reverse) modes.Reversible Summer/Winter modes (Forward/Reverse airflow) from remote control.Safe, quiet Aerodynamic Wedge Compression (Polymer/Aluminium blades), sturdier than timber blades and quieter than metal blades.Power usage of 12.5W on low speed and 75W on high.The Big Fan is suitable for commercial, industrial and residential areas that require a huge airflow over a large area both indoor and outdoor including coastal areas. If it's rotating the wrong way, turn the fan off, wait for it to stop spinning and flip the switch.The Big Fan by Hunter Pacific is a monster of a ceiling fan with a blade span of 86' (2.22 m) and 106' (2.70 m), and massive airflow of 35,480 m ³/hour and 43,620 m ³/hour respectively. Stand underneath your fan while it's turned on to check the direction. Instead of pushing cool air down, the clockwise rotation pulls it up, forcing the warm air near the ceiling (remember, heat rises) back down. When you want a warming effect, your fan should be rotating in a clockwise direction. Reversing the direction is an even better option. Because of this, most people instinctively turn their fans off. In the winter, you don't want cold air blowing on you. If your fan is rotating in a counterclockwise direction already, you're all set.

If they're rotating clockwise, turn the fan off, wait for it to stop spinning and flip the switch. To confirm your fan's current setting, stand underneath it while it's running and check which way the blades are rotating. This downward airflow causes a cooling, wind-chill effect that's perfect for summer. For that to happen, you need your fan to push air down. In the hottest months of the year you want your fan to cool you. If your fan has a remote, it might have a button to reverse the direction of the fan blades. This quick and easy adjustment makes your fan usable no matter the season. Make sure your fan is turned off and flip the switch to reverse the direction of your fan. There should be a switch on your ceiling fan's motor housing below the blades. This hack is truly one of the quickest ways to save money. And here's some good news: It's super easy to switch the rotation of your ceiling fan.

Sure, you could always rely on a smart thermostat to save money by changing its location and setting your thermostat to the ideal temperature, but this simple tip could increase your savings even more this summer. It may seem counterintuitive to turn on the fan to get warmer, but the clockwise direction draws cool air up and forces warm air down, which is great for winter or whenever you're cold. The downward draft from a ceiling fan can even make you feel up to 8 degrees Fahrenheit cooler, which means you can rely less on air conditioning in the peak summer season.īut what you may not know is that by simply changing the direction of your fan to rotate clockwise, you can make your ceiling fan into an essential item in the colder months too. Most everyone is familiar with the benefits of a fan's counterclockwise motion: It creates a downward airflow to cool you, which is ideal for anytime you're hot. Here's the secret: Almost every ceiling fan is designed to rotate clockwise and counterclockwise. While you might think of it as a summer-only appliance, there's a money-saving trick that can make it useful year round.

With utility costs slated to remain elevated this summer, you may be looking for ways to cut down on AC and cooling costs. This story is part of Try This, CNET's collection of simple tips to improve your life, fast.

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