5 Benefits of HVLS Fans

With summer right around the corner, don’t make your HVAC system overwork itself. HVLS fans (High Volume, Low Speed fans) can relieve the work of an HVAC system and are an easy solution to ensure that your building stays comfortable, even in a harsh summer.

HVLS fans are large fans, typically with a diameter of more than 7 feet, that work to move a significant amount of air through an entire building space. They are a great way to improve air quality, increase efficiency, improve productivity, and all while saving money. We find that there are a lot of applications for HVLS fans, including warehouses, airplane hangars, barns, breweries, fitness centers, industrial plants, showrooms and more!

Here are 5 benefits of HVLS fans:

1. HVLS fans have a huge positive impact on energy efficiency, leading to a significant decrease in overall costs.
   • Not only is less maintenance required on these pieces of equipment, but they also lower heating and cooling costs. So, no matter what season it is, an HVLS fan can save you money!
   • An HVAC system doesn’t need to work nearly as hard when a HVLS fan is involved, substantially cutting costs.
2. HVLS fans increase comfort, creating happy and productive employees.
   • Increased air circulation creates a comfortable environment, leading to more productive (and happier) employees.
   • The fans are silent as well, ensuring that they don’t affect work progress or annoy building occupants.
3. Ventilation and air quality are key factors to a healthy environment, and HVLS fans simply improve both.
   • Due to the large size of the HVLS fans, it makes it extremely easy to consistently mix the air, improving indoor air quality across an entire building.
4. Humidity and condensation that create workplace hazards can be eliminated completely by installing HVLS fans, ensuring a safe work environment.
   • The consistent flow of air across the entire facility reduces humidity and condensation build-up, especially on the floor, which could lead to a workplace hazard.
   • HVLS fans also run without the help of any electrical cords, meaning employees can walk around without worrying about tripping hazards.
5. These HVLS fans aren’t just for the summertime!
   • HVLS fans, as mentioned above, circulate large amounts of air evenly. In the winter, the HVLS fan can push the warm air that rises to the ceiling, down to the floor.