The direction a ceiling fan spins matters! Changing your ceiling fan direction seasonally is a simple way to SAVE YEAR-ROUND. Your fan direction in winter needs to be clockwise. - It's all about air circulation! A clockwise spin creates an updraft and circulates warm air around the room. It pulls the warm air trapped at the ceiling back down into the room, keeping you warm. - Save money on your utility bill! Using a ceiling fan in a clock-wise in winter works with your HVAC to help lower energy