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March might still be a cold and rainy month for the Pacific Northwest, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t begin spring cleaning. One great way to start this annual deep cleaning involves cleaning off your home’s ceiling fans.
To avoid damaging your fan and setting it up properly for the summer months, our experts have created the following guide to help you clean it safely:
Cleaning your ceiling fan seems like a relatively easy, safe, and simple task, but it’s also important to take the above precautions to protect yourself and this appliance. If you’re standing up higher than a foot or two to clean your fan’s blade, then you should also make sure another person is present to hold the ladder or stool you’re standing on. Added support is always a good idea when you’re cleaning objects in higher places in your home.
In addition to spring cleaning, you’ll need to change the direction of your ceiling fan when warmer weather arrives in Oregon. During the winter months, your ceiling fan should turn clockwise to push cooler air up and warmer air down.
In the summer months, you want your ceiling fan to turn counterclockwise so that cooler air can be pushed down. To switch your fan from a clockwise to a counterclockwise rotation, you’ll need to locate a switch on the central component of the fan above the blades. There should be a sliding or toggle switch that you will press in the opposite direction.
Once you’ve located and turned over this switch, you can turn on your fan to see if the blades are rotating counterclockwise.
If you’re looking to get a new ceiling fan installed before warmer weather arrives, then you should contact Roth Home, Plumbing, Electrical & Drain Services. Once your appointment is secure, our experts will be in touch with you to tell you when we are on our way, how your new ceiling fan will work, and answer any questions you might have before we depart.
To schedule your appointment, please contact our customer service team now.