Hampton Bay Ceiling Fan Direction
Hampton Bay ceiling fan direction should be counterclockwise in summer and clockwise in winter, looking up at the fan. Change it with the reverse switch on the fan, with the blades stopped.
The blades push air down, so you feel a cooling breeze.
The blades pull air up and stir the warm air that collects at the ceiling.
Where is the Hampton Bay reverse switch?
It’s on the fan itself on most models. Where depends on the kind of fan.
Pull chain fans
On the side of the switch housing, below the motor. On the Glendale III, switch down is forward and switch up is reverse.
It’s a small slide switch, separate from the chains.
Fan parts mapRemote and LED fans
Often on top of the motor housing. The Mena’s guide puts it there and says to switch it only with the fan off and the blades stopped.
A step stool helps you reach over the blades.
Find your manualOn the remote
Some remotes have a reverse button, but not all. The Mena and Gazebo IV remotes don’t; those fans reverse at the switch.
Your guide’s Operation page says which you have.
Fan remote helpHow to change Hampton Bay ceiling fan direction
Four steps, about a minute. The guides are firm on the first two.
Off
Turn the fan off
Use the pull chain, remote or wall switch.
Stop
Wait for the blades
Let them stop completely before you touch the switch.
Slide
Move the switch
Push it all the way to the other side, never halfway.
Check
Feel the air
Stand under it. In summer mode you should feel a breeze.
Hampton Bay fan won’t reverse?
Three things to check before you suspect the motor.
Switch halfway
A reverse switch left between positions can stop the blades or leave the fan humming. Slide it fully one way.
Power off before you reach up to it.
Fan not workingMoved while running
Switching with the blades still turning is what the guides warn against. Turn it off, let it stop, and try again.
Then give it a minute to come up to speed.
Steps againRemote button dead
If your remote has a reverse button and it stopped working, pair the remote again. If it never had one, use the switch on the fan.
Your guide’s Operation page lists the buttons.
Reset the remoteHampton Bay fan direction questions
Which way should a Hampton Bay ceiling fan turn in summer?
Counterclockwise, looking up at the fan. That pushes air down for a cooling effect.
Which way should it turn in winter?
Clockwise. The blades pull air up and stir the warm air that collects at the ceiling.
Where is the reverse switch on a Hampton Bay ceiling fan?
On pull chain fans, on the switch housing below the motor. On many remote and LED fans, on top of the motor housing. Some remotes add a reverse button.
Which switch position is summer?
It varies by model. On the Glendale III, down is forward and up is reverse. Check the direction by standing under the fan: in summer mode you feel air moving down.
Can I reverse a Hampton Bay fan with the remote?
Only if the remote has a reverse button. The Mena and Gazebo IV remotes don’t, so those fans use the switch on the fan.
Can I flip the switch while the fan is running?
No. Hampton Bay guides say to wait until the fan stops before reversing the blade direction.