In the summer, why do you want to pull hot air from the ceiling downwards instead of pulling up colder air to the ceiling?

Question

In the summer, why do you want to pull hot air from the ceiling downwards instead of pulling up colder air to the ceiling?

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Answer 1

IMO, there are only two factors:

Do you want to feel a breeze? If yes, have the air go down, not up.

Do you want to avoid having dust build up on on the ceiling above the fan? If yes, have the air go down, not up.