The term “HVLS” stands for High-Volume, Low-Speed. HVLS fans are huge, with some measuring around 10 feet to as much as 24 feet in diameter, and move a tremendous amount of air. These large industrial ceiling fans create a cooling effect of nearly 10 degrees Fahrenheit and generate airflow throughout a large area. In the colder months, these large ceiling fans effectively mix the layers of air in your facility through a process called “Destratification,” which helps to redistribute heat. Using HVLS fans decreases the burden on your HVAC system and can lead to an energy savings of up to 30%!
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A wide variety of businesses make use of HVLS ceiling fans. If you have tall ceilings and prioritize comfort and safety, HVLS fans are right for you! Here are just a few of the common settings where you will find HVLS industrial ceiling fans:
Next, you need to consider if you have the proper mounting structure for HVLS ceiling fans. HVLS fans need to be mounted on sturdy structures that can withstand roughly twice the maximum hanging weight of the fan. These mounting structures include I-beams, purlin structures, Unistrut, and glulam beams. This usually isn’t an issue, as most industrial spaces are designed with these sorts of materials. However, some fans are heavier than others, so it is important to ensure that your space is sturdy enough to support the weight.
Additionally, you must make sure your HVLS ceiling fan is installed with enough clearance from any obstacles. This means the fan must be at least 2 feet away from any lighting fixtures, and 5 feet out of reaching distance from walkways or mezzanines.
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Not all HVLS fans are the same. Now that you have discovered if you have the right space for large diameter ceiling fans, let’s go over a few things that set some HVLS fans apart.
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As is commonplace with most large, industrial equipment manufacturers, most companies require customers to get a quote to find specific HVLS fan pricing. That way, they can learn more about your specific needs to ensure they recommend the correct product. Hunter HVLS ceiling fans are extremely affordable when compared to other leading brands, and the benefits of going with Hunter are unmatched. (More on that later.)
It is also important to consider HVLS fan performance. HVLS fan performance is measured in CFM, which stands for Cubic Feet per Minute. This is basically a way of measuring how much air is being pushed through the fan in a set period. The Hunter Titan HVLS fan is capable of moving massive amounts of air!
Is the HVLS fan you are considering built to stand the test of time? Some manufacturers still use outdated technology, like gear-box motors that can leak oil! Hunter HVLS fans are designed with oil-free direct drive motors, and the blades are constructed with air-craft grade materials and redundant safety systems. We are the only HVLS manufacturer to offer an Adjustable Downrod, which takes the guesswork out of ordering and installing your fan.
Are you worried about accidentally hitting your fan with a fork truck? Don’t worry, we’ve already tested that for you:
In fact, we are so confident in our HVLS products that we offer a Limited Lifetime Warranty on our Titan, ECO, and XP models. That is the best HVLS fan warranty around!
These days, it is difficult for industrial suppliers to keep their warehouses fully stocked. Before you place your HVLS fan order, make sure you know exactly how long it will take before the fans arrive at your warehouses. The last thing you want is to place your order, thinking you will have the fans before it gets too hot, only to discover it will take weeks or months for the fans to even leave the warehouse. With Hunter Industrial & Commercial, you can rest assured knowing that we offer 10-day lead times on our industrial and commercial fans! We will get the air flowing when you need it!
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It installed the 72" version of that fan recently above my deck. I honestly expected a bit more airflow from it, but it is near silent and looks nice.I have two similar BAFs on my front porch and I’m a little disappointed with the airflow from them on the lower quieter speeds. I need to call their support team and see if lowering them some would supply more air. I’m wondering if there just isn’t enough air up there to supply a good breeze. Your installation is similar.
I have two similar BAFs on my front porch and I’m a little disappointed with the airflow from them on the lower quieter speeds. I need to call their support team and see if lowering them some would supply more air. I’m wondering if there just isn’t enough air up there to supply a good breeze. Your installation is similar.Lowering them will almost certainly provide an improvement, but there is the aesthetic aspect to consider.
Lowering them will almost certainly provide an improvement, but there is the aesthetic aspect to consider.Yeah, my first consideration when I bought and installed them was aesthetics. I don’t think they would look bad 6” lower, that would put them below that beam and hopefully supply them with more air. After the holidays I’ll call BAF and see if they’ll supply me with longer rods.
My shop is 30x50 with 12’ eave height and 4:12 pitch roof. My trusses are open so I have a 17’ peak height. I have 4 tons of a/c.The only time I want to pull down air is in the winter. BAF is effective in large spaces, no argument there. We put one in one of our plants at work about 16yrs ago as a test case. Since then several more have been installed. First one was something like 20' diameter. Lot of other sizes have been added along the way. Truss Height there is at 27'.
What I have found is that there is a temperature gradient / change from working height to the top of the ceiling area. What I figured out is that I don’t want to bring down the hot air and mix it with the conditioned air and I don’t want to push up the conditioned air. So I have been using fans to blow air horizontally at around 3’-5’ high.
I have two similar BAFs on my front porch and I’m a little disappointed with the airflow from them on the lower quieter speeds. I need to call their support team and see if lowering them some would supply more air. I’m wondering if there just isn’t enough air up there to supply a good breeze. Your installation is similar.
Lots of fans in this thread are mounted too high. If you get a vibration or change in sound on high that is a sign there is not enough space above the fan for the amount of air it's trying to move. My suggestion is to move your fan down, just make sure it's not too low to hit someone.Last week I bought a 96 inch HVLS fan for the garage. The manual states the optimal height is between nine and 11 feet. Supposedly this fan put out 14,000 CFM of air. The fan is mounted exactly 9 feet off the ground and you can’t feel anything, 15 feet away. Not even a slight breeze. When you’re directly under the fan or within about 5 feet of it then you can feel the wind. So I went ahead and bought a 10 foot fan from the same manufacturer mounted it in the same exact place as the 8 foot fan . They say that puts out 23 CFM of air. And honestly, the wind performance was worse than the 96 inch fan. So needless to say both of these fans are going to be going back. Now I kinda know why lots of folks recommend BAF.
Last week I bought a 96 inch HVLS fan for the garage.Sorry for all the troubles your have having. Going to a larger fan and having it feel like less wind makes me wonder how much space you've above the fan for it to pull from, as that could be the issue. if it was me I would try the fan at 8 feet.
Sorry for all the troubles your have having. Going to a larger fan and having it feel like less wind makes me wonder how much space you've above the fan for it to pull from, as that could be the issue. if it was me I would try the fan at 8 feet.
I'd suggest doing a test for air movement before and after any more changes. Wet your finger and hold in the air, count how long it cools and note the feels of cooling. Also you could set up some paper and video it moving to compare.
You might need two fans, or a fan with a differ blade design. More power at the same size usually equals more airflow.
Last week I bought a 96 inch HVLS fan for the garage. The manual states the optimal height is between nine and 11 feet. Supposedly this fan put out 14,000 CFM of air. The fan is mounted exactly 9 feet off the ground and you can’t feel anything, 15 feet away. Not even a slight breeze. When you’re directly under the fan or within about 5 feet of it then you can feel the wind. So I went ahead and bought a 10 foot fan from the same manufacturer mounted it in the same exact place as the 8 foot fan . They say that puts out 23 CFM of air. And honestly, the wind performance was worse than the 96 inch fan. So needless to say both of these fans are going to be going back. Now I kinda know why lots of folks recommend BAF.Not even a slight breeze? Not being a smart ass but are you sure it's rotating in the correct direction? Mine has a quite a breeze at 11 ft up from the deck but none when blowing in the "up" direction.
I understand a HVLS fan is not going to be a hurricane but more so give you that nice breeze feeling on your skin. But if these fans can’t even push wind out beyond 15 feet, then it’s no wonder some of these folks are spending $3- $ on a fan