Yes, your ceiling fan should spin counterclockwise if you want to feel cooler. Both ENERGY STAR and Home Depot agree, spinning ceiling fans in a counterclockwise direction for a cooling effect in the summer works. So we can Verify this as true. According to the DOE, this fan trick will allow you to raise the thermostat setting about 4˚F with no reduction in comfort. And that could save you money! Another hot tip -- make sure you turn the ceiling fan settings back to clockwise for a warming effec