Even if you don’t notice a huge savings, feeling warmer in your home during the cold winter months is always a good thing.

A ceiling fan can keep your house warmer in winter and cooler in summer, as long as it's spinning in the right direction.

"When your ceiling fan is moving clockwise, run it at the lowest speed. This helps evenly distribute heat throughout the room and prevents a drafty 'wind chill.' If you change your ceiling fan ...