If you battle stifling heat and poor air quality in your industrial environment, you’re not alone. Tens of thousands of businesses face these challenges every day. Not only do they impact employee comfort but they also directly affect productivity and safety—all while driving up costs.
It’s no wonder that high-volume (HVLS) fans have become the go-to solution for creating a more comfortable and productive workspace while also delivering measurable energy savings. Let’s take a closer look at some of the key reasons these powerful devices are so effective and popular.
High-Volume Fans Offer a Strategic Business Advantage
High-volume fans aren’t merely about blowing air around the room. Industrial environments often require comprehensive air circulation solutions that are capable of providing consistent comfort in any type of atmosphere—while also ensuring superior energy efficiency.
This translates to lower costs for businesses. When HVLS fans are used strategically, fewer fans are needed, leading to lower installation costs, a faster return on investment, and significantly lower utility bills. That extra profit can give your company a competitive edge.
HVLS + HVAC: A Dynamic Duo for Ultimate Comfort
We often refer to high-volume fans as an affordable alternative to HVAC systems. Yet HVLS fans also work seamlessly with existing air conditioning to maximize their effectiveness. By creating a gentle breeze, HVLS fans make occupants feel cooler, allowing you to raise thermostat setpoints without sacrificing comfort.
Smart integration of HVLS with HVAC can translate to a 3 to 6% reduction in AC-related energy use for every degree raised. We’ve seen case studies that have shown that raising the setpoint by 5 degrees (while maintaining adequate comfort levels) can lead to a 15 to 30% reduction in cooling energy usage.
For extremely hot facilities without AC, high-volume fans can also be paired with evaporative coolers to create a comfortable—and energy-efficient—working environment. HVLS fans can often replace multiple traditional fans, saving floor space, reducing clutter, and lowering energy consumption. They also eliminate the costs of regular duct cleaning and other ongoing maintenance. (Keep in mind that, since evaporative coolers use water, they work best in dry climates.)
Employee Retention and Peak Productivity
High-volume fans create a more comfortable work environment by providing a cooling effect of up to 10°F (6°C). The work environment directly impacts employee morale, retention rates, and productivity.
Studies show a significant difference in productivity within the “golden zone” of ideal workplace temperatures of 70 to 74°F (21 to 23°C). Employees within this range experience increased productivity, fewer process errors, and a lower number of sick days.
Improved Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality
If there’s one thing HVLS fans excel at most, it’s maximizing air circulation and pushing fresh air down to the occupant level. This increases the effectiveness of existing ventilation systems by delivering 20% more fresh air or allowing for a 20% reduction in fresh air intake without compromising indoor air quality.
By improving air circulation, HVLS fans also use the entire indoor air volume as a buffer for pollutants, making air quality even better.
Elevate Your Airflow With Big Ass Fans
Big Ass Fans’ high-volume fans are the world’s number-one airflow solution for industrial environments. Yet we also go beyond comfort and energy savings by building our products with safety as a top priority. Our HVLS fans come with more redundant safety features than any other industrial or commercial fan on the market.
From improved comfort and productivity to significant energy savings, Big Ass Fans can truly transform your workspace and provide a measurable boost to your bottom line.
We can use our SpecLab® computational fluid dynamics software to run a highly accurate analysis of your workspace to determine exactly what kind of HVLS fan solution will work best. Contact our team of experts today to discuss your specific needs.
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