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What Fan is Best for Cooling?   If you take a close look at the fan-based options for cooling, you'll see that there are several designs. Some use the basic form of simply spinning blades in a circle, while others add water to the equation. Even those that have the basic design are available in a few different formats. Which one is best for cooling? The answer depends on the situation, as well as whether or not the area to be cooled has to remain dry. Here are a few of the top scenarios and which fans are best for them:...

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...

There is a wide range of air circulation fans used in various industries. Below we look at four common applications of cooling fans and how they are used. Air Circulator Fans An air circulator fan keeps the air moving around while providing comfort throughout the room. A circulation fan is used in factories, agricultural settings, garages, gyms, or metal shops. Mounting options include portable and stationary floor models, wall mounts, ceiling mounts, posts, beams, and almost any flat surface. Ceiling Fans Ceiling fans are effective at keeping warm and cool air circulating at mid-levels in a room. A ceiling cooling fan...