Our tests have found that even cost-conscious options can provide great airflow CR engineer Bernie Deitrick tests ceiling fans by measuring their airflow and speed, among other things. By Mary H.J.

On sweltering summer days that lack a nice breeze, outdoor ceiling fans can make spending time in your open-air spaces like patios, porches, pergolas, and gazebos more comfortable. These fans are ...

Unlike air conditioners, ceiling fans don’t lower a room’s temperature. But running a ceiling fan can save energy and money by allowing you to turn your thermostat up a few degrees or even shut your ...

After experiencing record-breaking temperatures across the country in June, you might be looking to stay cool indoors — and installing a ceiling fan can help. In our guide to the best cooling fans, ...

An air conditioner may be the first appliance you think of as a respite from the heat, but it isn’t always the smartest (or cheapest) fix. Nor does it have to work alone. Turning on a ceiling fan at ...

For the warm spring days before you’ve pulled your air conditioner out of storage, a ceiling fan is a time-tested way to stay cool. Far from the noisy, pull-cord-operated fans of my childhood, there ...

Ceiling fans look attractive and can also make your utility bill look less daunting throughout the year. If you have central air conditioning and also run a ceiling fan, you can raise the thermostat ...