On Jul 28, 8:11*pm, DerbyDad03 wrote:
Why do the vast majority of variable speed fans start out on high?

Just about every fan I've used that has 3 speeds - window, ceiling, floor,
etc. - all go from Off to High to Medium to Slow.

The other day I had the chance to use a fan with a infinitely variable knob
and it too started on high and slowed down as the knob was turned.

As far as I know, only my vehicle fans start slow and get faster as the
control is turned.

It is easier to build the electronics that way or do manufacturers just
assume that we all will use our fans on high most of the time, except in
our cars?

They start on high to overcome any tendency to not start moving
because of the very low torque on low speed.