Information Center — Area Cooling

What are Cooling Fans?  Almost everyone thinks of running a fan as a method for cooling down. However, not all fans can always do this job. In fact, basic fans are only able to bring about a feeling of coolness up to a certain temperature level, and they don't actually cool a room. To be able to truly cool an area, rather than just cool down the outside of people's bodies, it generally takes using an upgraded type of fan-based cooling. Large Fans for Cooling People These are basic fans, but they are industrially-sized and meant to move the air...

Which Fan is Best for Cooling?   Everyone thinks of big air circulator fans when they want to get cool without air conditioning, but are these really the best ones to use? In some circumstances, the answer is yes – but there are a few exceptions to the rule. By knowing when it's better to use a different type of fan, you can ensure adequate cooling in many situations. When the Air is Cooler than the People As long as the air is cooler than the people who need relief, air circulator fans and drum fans are great choices. These work...

If you are looking to cool a large outdoor space this summer, you may be considering either a misting fan or an evaporative cooler fan. Both types of fans are designed to quickly cool a space as long as the correct fan sizing is used. However, while the fans are both similar, they are also very different in how they go about cooling. Here is a bit more information about these two types of fans. Misting Fans A misting fan is designed to spray cool water and air around. This feels good when it hits your skin on a hot...