Does a Big Fan Really Mean Big Air?
Of course, it does! MacroAir Fans AirViz Facility Simulator
Does a large fan mean more air? Of course, it does! Large ceiling fans are designed to create comfortable airflow throughout large spaces. Let’s look at exactly how big MacroAir fans work and how you can apply the fans to your specific space.
The Big Science Behind Big Air
By making use of longer, slower-turning, airfoil-shaped fan blades, MacroAir fans move much larger amounts of air more efficiently than a standard high-speed fan. This air column is then pushed down to the floor by the slow-rotating blades. When it contacts the floor, the air disperses evenly throughout the area. This creates a steady and gentle breeze that effectively cools occupants by circulating air.
Sometimes It’s Okay to Double Dip
Not only do big fans mean big air on their own, but large fans can also be utilized as the perfect complement to HVAC systems as an air circulator fan. MacroAir HVLS ceiling fans reduce energy costs by supplementing air conditioning, which can contribute up to a 20% reduction in energy usage. So any size warehouse can increase or decrease or increase its thermostat by 5° — depending upon winter or summer usage — and would see up to a 20% reduction in cooling or heating costs.
The Big Benefits of Big Air
- Evenly Circulate Air All Year Long: Evenly distribute cool air movement during the hot summer months with the fan running in forward as well as moving heated air during the winter with the fan running in reverse.
- Cover a Large Area at a Low Cost: Because of the large circumference and specially designed large fan blades, a single large ceiling fan can cool approximately 22,000 square feet, compared to 34 small high-speed fans to get similar results. HVLS fans also are cheaper to run.
- Even Out Temperatures: More effective for evening out the temperatures in large buildings compared to traditional small industrial fans, exhaust fans or HVAC systems alone.
Still Not Sure Which Fan You Need? Let AirViz Show You:
AirViz turns guesswork into an accurate visual through the power of computational fluid dynamics (CFD). A colorful 3D motion video is created, and you can see the pattern and speed of airflow from MacroAir’s large industrial ceiling fans. An accurate picture is painted where you can actually see the big airflow that comes from big fans, even better it’s shown within the dimensions of your own space.
See how many fans you need and where you should install them with an AirViz recommendation.
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