Information Center — Air Circulation

Do Bathroom Fans Need To Be Vented? Many home or commercial property owners ask if they really need to install bathroom fans when remodeling or adding a bathroom. The real answer is it depends on the building codes for your specific municipality. When a bathroom vent fan is not a building code requirement, some contractors may cut corners or vent the bathroom up into the attic. But, not installing a bathroom fan or venting that goes anywhere other than outside the home can cause a homeowner many problems down the road. Why You Need a Bathroom Vent Fan Most jurisdictions...

What Size Exhaust fan Do I Need For My Bathroom? When installing a bathroom ventilation in a new bathroom remodel or a new construction, the most important spec is the size of the bathroom exhaust fan in CFM or cubic feet per minute. The CFM is the volume of air that will effectively be exchanged via either exhaust (moving stale air out to the bathroom) or intake (bringing fresh air into the space). The ability of your exhaust fan to quickly and efficiently move air depends on the fan's CFM rating which can eliminate many of the comfort issues that...

The type of ventilation used by farmers can make a world of difference when it comes to the air quality within their facilities. The quality of air that the animals breathe is of great importance to the health of the herd.  Of course, air quality tolerance levels are even less when you bring the human factor into the equation. When workers are inside the dairy barns for 8 to 10 hours per day this must be a consideration. During the Winter months the cooling aspect of ventilation is not as necessary as during the Summer months, but ventilating the areas...

Which Industries Require Air Circulator Fans? No matter the industry your business fits within, you need to make safety, as well as comfort of your employees a priority. Air circulation fans are one of the simplest ways to do this by keeping the air moving throughout the office, workshop, mechanical garage, production facilities or warehouse. By constantly moving the air around the space, any harmful or overpowering odors in the air, such as those caused by chemicals used in production, will not be able to accumulate, decreasing the risk they pose to your employees. As a bonus, a circulation fan will also provide the...

If you own a mechanic shop, air circulator fans are beneficial. If you do not have any or are looking to replace your existing ones, you may have questions about these fans. Here are a few things you should know before you make a purchase. What Are the Best Air Circulator Fans for Mechanic Shops? There are many types of air circulator fans, including floor fans, wall mount fans, multi-mount fans, pedestal fans, indoor/outdoor fan and ceiling fans. While there are many different ways you can use these fans, not each is ideal in a mechanic shop. The best air circulator fans for mechanic shops are...