Information Center — Proper Ventilation

What Does an Exhaust Fan Do? From time to time, air in enclosed residential and commercial spaces may become subjected to pollutants and contaminants. Whether a family dinner turned into flames or a factory regularly utilizes chemicals, it’s important to remove these particles from the air with an exhaust fan to ensure individuals are breathing clean, fresh air. This post will cover the specifics of exhaust fans, how they work, benefits, and the different types you may need in your home or commercial space.  Actions Exhaust Fans Complete An exhaust fan specifically works to pull pollutants from a room and...

How Many CFM Do I Need for 1,000 Square Feet? Whether you are purchasing new exhaust fans, ventilation fans, or ceiling fans for your home, office, or commercial space, it is important that you pick the right fan to suit your needs. When you look at the CFM for fans you are considering, make sure the fans’ CFM is rated correctly for the size of your space. In this post, we will help you understand how many CFM you need for a 1000 square foot space. Understand The Volume of the Room The CFM (or Cubic Feet per Minute) indicates...

Updated November 21, 2023 When searching for your next fan in your warehouse, factory, garage, office, barn or other building, it’s important to purchase a fan that is sized correctly for your space.  Investing in the best fan for your needs can help you economically cool the space for years to come. Among the many factors that determine the effectiveness of a fan (type of motor, size, etc), fan CFM is one of the most crucial.  Continue reading to learn more about the CFM fan requirements and how it can be a major key to finding the correct fan for...

Can You Run A Whole House Fan All Night? A home exhaust fan is a great way to control humidity, eliminate indoor allergens, and take the burden off your home's heating and cooling system. Whole-house fans can add a considerable amount of comfort by moving warm air up and out through the roofing system, while also drawing in cool, outdoor air. Homes that have a whole house ceiling fan are fresher because stale air won't settle in the home on breeze-less days. How to use Whole House Fans Whole house fans are used on days when it is very humid, even though...

Do Whole House Fans Really Work? As more and more people look for ways to reduce the use of their air conditioning systems, or even eliminate the need for A/C altogether, interest in whole-house fans is increasing. The idea is simple: A giant fan is used to exchange hot interior air with cooler outside air. However, you might be skeptical of the idea, especially if you haven't had satisfactory results when trying to cool rooms with fans. What makes whole-house fans different? Can they really work as good as air conditioning? The Keys to Success with Whole-House Fans There are...