In areas with harshly cold winters and overheated and humid summers, heating and cooling accounts for about fifty percent of condo energy consumption. The cost of temperature control has a immense impact on the budget. Reducing the workload of the heater and air conditioner unit is a priority! Preventing leaks around windows and doors is essential. Attic insulation can go a long way in reducing heat earn and loss. Another energy saving opportunity is ceiling fans. There is a wide variety of sizes, styles and price ranges of ceiling fans available to match preferences and decor. They offer light, improve aesthetics and assist with comfort. Installation isn’t difficult. The update to a ceiling fan is a do-it-yourself project. While many homeowners are aware that a ceiling fan works to combat the Summer heat, they might not realize they are also beneficial in the winter! Changing the direction of the rotation of the blades is just as effective as in keeping the household warm and reducing demands on the heater. In the summer, the ceiling fan needs to spin counter-clockwise to draw warm air up toward the ceiling and push cool air down. In the winter, the fan should rotate clockwise. This direction creates an updraft. It pulls cold air up and pushes the warmer air toward the floor. This is especially helpful because heat naturally tends to rise. The fan movement allows comfort at a lower temperature control setting, saving money on heating bills. The reduced operational costs help to cover the investment into ceiling fans. A combination of energy saving measures elevate the efficiency, value and enjoyment of the home.