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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

YES! Warm air rises cool air falls, so reverse the direction depending on the season.

Jul 06, 2017 03:47 PM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Our remodel 6 years ago excluded all ceiling fans but what I remember is that when we reversed them the dust would fly Fred Griffin 

Jul 06, 2017 03:50 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

When I had a ceiling fan ... I did change direction.  Having a bird with full flight (no clipped wings) meant that the fan had to go.  Not worth the risk of an accident.  

Jul 06, 2017 03:28 PM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

We seldom need to switch the fans in San Diego, they are 95% set for cool down summer mode. When I lived in the Bay Area I did switch them each winter and spring. Great questions BTW.

Jul 06, 2017 06:40 PM
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Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Good idea for a blog topic and post card for your clients.

Jul 06, 2017 05:25 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

We change direction with the season and just changed our living room fans to blow down. During the winter they pull the air up.

Jul 06, 2017 06:28 PM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

I do not.

Jul 06, 2017 05:03 PM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

this came up for me years ago when my son in law said your fan is going the wrong way and educated me...Good posting

Jul 06, 2017 05:01 PM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

We rarely use them, and never in the winter.

Jul 06, 2017 04:53 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

No, in a small 12x12 room the air circulates reguardless of the direction. 

Jul 06, 2017 04:42 PM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Candice A. Donofrio said it perfectly.  We just use our in the summer.  A

Jul 06, 2017 04:30 PM
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Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

We know the right direction but rarely get out of Summer mode.

Jul 06, 2017 03:34 PM
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Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

I truly have never thought about this, Fred.

Jul 06, 2017 03:32 PM
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Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Fred Griffin I see the logic for my southern neighbors but living up north we only use fans in summer unless the home has cathedral ceilings which the majority do not in my area.  Thanks for tip

Jul 06, 2017 06:45 PM
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Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

My dad used to do this and I bug my husband too, but he says it makes no difference.

Jul 06, 2017 06:16 PM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I just let it spin, no time to change but perhaps should. 

Jul 06, 2017 06:10 PM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Haven't thought about that in awhile.

Jul 06, 2017 05:51 PM
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Yes I do!  I bought all smart fans and with a push of a button - les voila - changed for the season. Love em!

Jul 06, 2017 05:45 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

We should, but we normally do not use our ceiling fans.

Jul 06, 2017 04:29 PM
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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Great point, Fred!  

Jul 06, 2017 04:10 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

No.

Jul 06, 2017 06:01 PM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

I do not - I only use them in the summer anyway

Jul 06, 2017 04:29 PM
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Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

No but I do clean them monthly

Jul 07, 2017 08:51 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I don't have to.  It's always summer here.

Jul 07, 2017 06:31 AM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Fred Griffin Usually when I remember.

Jul 07, 2017 06:25 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

1. I don't... I have no ceiling fans in my house; don't like them and am more of a chandelier girl, myself. I only have ceiling fans on my porches and even those rarely get turned on.

2. I don't.

3. I don't.

Jul 07, 2017 04:28 AM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

I have to admit I have no idea and I do not have any fans at my place, only AC. 

Jul 06, 2017 10:27 PM
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Susie Kay
Ultra Real Estate Dallas Fort Worth - Plano, TX
North Dallas Specialist

I don't and I don't think  many people do it.  It's a good reminder to clients, though. Thank you for asking.

Jul 06, 2017 08:44 PM
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Debra Leisek
Bay Realty,Inc Homer Alaska - Homer, AK

Great question! I really had no idea...my husband knew the answer!

Aug 05, 2017 10:47 AM
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Ron Tissier
Chapman Hall Premier Realtors (404) 580-9069 - Atlanta, GA
Defining Homes. Defining Lifestyles.

Sure do re-direct ceiling fans.  Learned that years ago from an old table top oscilating fan my grandparents had.

Cheers! 

Aug 05, 2017 08:16 AM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I do know you need to change directions, but don't use them when the snow starts flying.

Jul 09, 2017 07:19 AM
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Yes, Yes and Yes! In full disclosure my Geno changes ours

Jul 08, 2017 06:47 PM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Yes always change it and it makes a difference.

 

Jul 08, 2017 02:11 PM
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Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

I am certain my husband knows and does this.  I have no idea. -Kasey

Jul 08, 2017 11:31 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

No, I keep mine set for the summer months year round.  I only use it to give the windchill effect in the summer.

Jul 07, 2017 10:19 AM
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JoAnn Moore
The Mortgage Market of Delaware - Georgetown, DE
Home Loans in Delaware

Hi Fred, 

I knew that it makes a diference but didn't know which way to change them. When you say counterclockwise, is that the view from the floor or the ceiling? Thank you!  

Jul 07, 2017 06:40 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Debbie Gartner nailed this one!

Jul 07, 2017 06:08 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

I should but seldom have!

Jul 07, 2017 05:37 AM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

I never change the direction.

Jul 07, 2017 05:29 AM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

I don't have ceiling fans but I had heard that there is a seasonal directional advisory.  If it's truth or urban legend, I have no idea -- not a personal fan of such things.  

Jul 07, 2017 05:11 AM
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Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

We only seem to have one season down here in the tropics so no I do not.

Jul 07, 2017 04:54 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Absolutely, YES and it makes all the difference which direction the wood smoke blows

Jul 07, 2017 04:38 AM
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Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

Nope. It circulates and moves the air when we have it on and that's enough for us.

Jul 07, 2017 04:38 AM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Fred Griffin - oh yes, we do! 

Jul 06, 2017 11:12 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

We only use them in the summer.

Jul 06, 2017 09:02 PM
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