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Thinking of purchasing a duct inline fan for your commercial or industrial setting? Be informed before you buy. Here’s what you need to know about them: What they do: Duct inline fans can be used either for exhaust (removing air out an area) or supply (bringing air into an area) purposes. They’re ideal for settings where air quality may be of concern. Ideal settings: While fan models exist for smaller applications, an ideal setting for such fans are in large commercial and industrial settings, such as warehouses, factories, garages, paint shops and any other large setting that relies on a...

We always hear about how important it is to have good ventilation inside our homes, but do you really know how important it is? Fact: Some 40 million homes have been built in North America dating back to the 1970s, many of which have been constructed well-insulated. However, did you also know that airtight homes can experience problems with indoor air quality? Yes, there are health benefits to having a good ventilation system in the home. Here are a few others: Heat Relief: Good whole house fans remove excess heat and usher in lower, more comfortable temperatures. It’s a huge...

Bathroom exhaust fans are important to the air quality of a home or building. They work to remove odors and prevent damage from excess moisture and heat. Before you choose between bathroom fans, there are some details to consider: In order to remove humidity and odors, the fan should be able to move air as much as eight air circulations per minute. You can choose between ceiling bath fans or wall-mount units. A timer or switch can be used to operate the fan. Some fans come equipped with light fixtures and/or heating elements. There are fans that are specifically designed...

Everyone is going green these days, and those that aren’t are only in denial. There is no way to ignore the movement for people to find economical and energy efficient solutions to their energy needs while maintaining their current lifestyle. Evaporative cooling units offer the solution to save money, reduce a homeowner’s carbon footprint, and still maintain their desired level of comfort within their home. Evaporative cooling units work by using water to remove heat from the air. This often requires no more than a motor with ¾ of 1 horsepower to operate. In comparison, conventional air conditioning units require...

Fans have been used to provide cooling to people for thousands of years. It’s not surprising that a cooling method as simple as moving air around a room has endured as one of the most efficient ways to keep homeowners and workers comfortable. There are different types of fans on the market today, but the simplest model—the circulating fan—is considered one of the most cost-effective and energy-efficient methods of cooling in moderate heat. The term “air circulating fan” (or circulator fan) refers to any type of axial propeller fan that creates a wind-chill effect to provide comfort. Circulating fans include...