(December 9, 2024)

An Industrial Fan for Every Budget: A Good, Better, Best Buying Guide

When choosing an High Volume Low Speed (HVLS) fan for your industrial facility, it’s essential to select the right one for your space and budget. The original and world's first high volume low speed fan, MacroAir’s HVLS fans deliver solutions for all needs and budgets, without wavering on the top-notch performance and quality we are known for. Here’s a breakdown of industrial environments, showcasing good, better, and best options to meet your specific needs.

Breakdown by Industry

Warehouse

Warehouses are bustling hubs of activity, and maintaining a comfortable environment is crucial for employee productivity and safety. Powerful air movement is essential to combat heat, improve airflow, and create a workspace where employees can thrive. Choosing the right fan can make all the difference, and MacroAir offers a wide range of HVLS fans designed specifically for the unique needs of warehouses and distribution centers. Here is a breakdown of the good, better, and best HVLS fan options for industrial facilities.

Good: AirVolution

Better: AVD5

Best: AVDX

Good: AirVolution

AirVolution for Warehouses

At-A-Glance:

Diameter: 8-24 ft
Motor Type: Gear Drive
Max Coverage per fan: 20,000 sq ft.
Warranty: 15 yr mechanical / 7 yr electrical

Why the AirVolution?

The AirVolution is a top-notch, durable, gear drive fan perfect for warehouses and distribution centers. The heavy-duty and dependable HVLS fan provides maximum airflow, even in large, demanding environments. Sizes range from 8 to 24 ft, cooling up to 20,000 sq ft per fan at just pennies per hour. An efficient, reliable, and cost-effective HVLS fan that can work in tandem with your HVAC unit to equally distribute cool air throughout the room. Includes a 15-year mechanical/ 7-year electrical warranty for a confident purchase.

Better: AVD5

AVD5 for warehouses

At-A-Glance:

Diameter: 8-24 ft
Motor Type: Direct Drive
Max Coverage per fan: 20,350 sq ft.
Warranty: 15 yr mechanical / 10 yr electrical

Why the AVD5?

The AVD5 excels with its thoughtful design, outstanding performance, and major energy efficiency. With diameters ranging from 8 to 24 feet, this fan is the perfect solution for vast warehouses or distribution centers. A well-rounded performer with excellent efficiency and air circulation. It seamlessly integrates with an HVAC system to enhance air distribution throughout the space or performs just as effectively on its own to circulate air efficiently. The AVD5 delivers powerful air movement to keep your employees cool and more productive.

Best: AVDX

AVDX best for warehouses

At-A-Glance:

Diameter: 8-24 ft
Motor Type: Direct Drive
Max Coverage per fan: 22,000 sq ft.
Warranty: 15 yr mechanical / 10 yr electrical

Why the AVDX?

Known for lasting durability and energy savings, this quiet direct drive fan is perfect for larger warehouses and distribution centers. The AVDX is a true powerhouse that can endure the harshest industrial environments. This fan is the ultimate choice to keep employees feeling cool, maintain product integrity, keep floors dry and safe, and maximize worker productivity. With diameters ranging from 8 to 24 feet, a single fan can efficiently cover an impressive 22,000 square feet at only pennies per day. Its exceptional durability, near-silent operation, and efficient operation ensure employees remain more comfortable any time of year.

Agriculture

Agricultural settings demand equipment that can stand up to harsh environments while maintaining efficiency and reliability. From barns and stables to arenas and greenhouses, proper air circulation is vital for animal comfort, plant health, and worker productivity. MacroAir's gear drive fans are the perfect solution for these challenges, offering durability and cost-effective operation to meet the unique demands of farming and ranching. Here’s a breakdown of the good, better, and best HVLS fan options to meet your agricultural needs.

Good: AirLite

Better: AirLegacy

Best: AirVolution

Good: AirLite

AirLite good for Ag

At-A-Glance:

Diameter: 8-14 ft
Motor Type: Gear Drive
Max Coverage per fan: 8,000 sq ft.
Warranty: 2 year repair/replace

Why the AirLite?

The AirLite is a budget-friendly, gear drive fan that’s reliable, easy to install, and ideal for smaller barns. Starting at $3399, the gear drive fan packs a punch when it comes to moving serious air. Operating with a 110-120V plug, this plug-and-play design allows self-installation for additional savings. With 8-14 ft diameter options, it's ideal for small and medium-sized barns and shops. Fan operation is simple, and performance is stellar even in harsh conditions. Most importantly, the AirLite will keep your animals cool and comfortable no matter the weather.

Better: AirLegacy

AirLegacy better for Ag

At-A-Glance:

Diameter: 8-24 ft
Motor Type: Gear Drive
Max Coverage per fan: 20,000 sq ft.
Warranty: 15 yr mechanical / 5 yr electrical

Why the AirLegacy?

The AirLegacy is rugged, dependable, and perfect for large-scale agricultural use. This gear drive fan is a very smart choice for an agricultural fan. Designed to endure demanding conditions like barns and stables, this rugged fan efficiently cools extensive areas of up to 20,000 square feet per fan at an affordable price point. That amount of airflow is sure to keep the cattle cool and the flies away! Operating at just pennies per hour, you’ll have optimal air movement and amazing peace of mind with a 15-year mechanical/5-year electrical warranty.

Best: AirVolution

AirVolution for Ag

At-A-Glance:

Diameter: 8-24 ft
Motor Type: Gear Drive
Max Coverage per fan: 20,000 sq ft.
Warranty: 15 yr mechanical / 7 yr electrical

Why the AirVolution?

The AirVolution is designed to handle even the harshest conditions. This gear drive HVLS fan effectively cools extensive agricultural facilities. In fact, it is known as our dependable beast! The AirVolution is a top-notch, durable fan perfect for barns, stables, greenhouses, and more. Sizes range from 8 to 24 ft, cooling up to 20,000 square ft per fan at just pennies per hour. Get stagnant air out of your barn, remove harmful fumes and gasses, reduce the risk of heat stress for your animals and plans, and keep those pests away. Efficient, reliable, and cost-effective, the AirVolution includes a 15-year mechanical/ 7-year electrical warranty for a confident purchase. What's not to love?

Auto Service

Auto service centers and garages are high-traffic environments where comfort and air quality are essential. Whether you're working in tight spaces or expansive service bays, the right fan can significantly improve employee performance and customer satisfaction by managing heat, dust, and fumes effectively. MacroAir fans are built to meet the demands of auto shops, providing superior airflow and energy efficiency in any automotive setting.

Good: AVD370

Better: AVD3

Best: AVDX

Good: AVD370

AVD370 good for Auto

At-A-Glance:

Diameter: 6-12 ft
Motor Type: Direct Drive
Max Coverage per fan: 4,000 sq ft.
Warranty: 10 yr mechanical / 5 yr electrical

Why the AVD370?

The AVD370 is a small, yet powerful, fan ranging in size between 6-12 feet in diameter. This fan is great for compact shops and garages, as it keeps everyone cool and comfortable while improving ventilation and reducing energy costs. The direct drive motor allows the fan to quietly move harmful fumes out of your shop or garage, and it operates at only pennies per day! The AVD370 transforms any size space at the optimal price point.

Better: AVD3

AVD3 Better for Automotive

At-A-Glance:

Diameter: 8-24 ft
Motor Type: Direct Drive
Max Coverage per fan: 17,000 sq ft.
Warranty: 10 yr mechanical / 7 yr electrical

Why the AVD3?

The AVD3 is efficient and affordable. The 3-blade, direct drive fan is the perfect upgrade for any auto shop. Ideal for auto bays that need consistent airflow throughout the day to keep employees cool and fumes away. Designed to optimize form and function, it delivers powerful airflow at a fraction of the cost. Available in sizes from 8 to 24 feet, this ultra-quiet, energy-efficient fan keeps your employees comfortable while they work. And when we say this fan is efficient, we mean it! You will be amazed at the money you save on daily cooling costs and the increase in overall employee production. The AVD3 is the upgrade your shop needs!

Best: AVDX

AVDX best for automotive

At-A-Glance:

Diameter: 8-24 ft
Motor Type: Direct Drive
Max Coverage per fan: 22,000 sq ft.
Warranty: 15 yr mechanical / 10 yr electrical

Why the AVDX?

With its near-silent operation and unmatched durability, the direct drive AVDX HVLS fan is the ultimate cooling solution for automotive service centers. This powerhouse fan not only enhances employee comfort by providing a cooling breeze that reduces perceived temperatures by up to 15°F but also ensures safer, drier floors and improved overall ventilation. By maintaining stable temperatures, it helps machinery operate more efficiently, reducing downtime and boosting productivity. Available in sizes ranging from 8 to 24 feet, the AVDX efficiently covers spaces up to 22,000 square feet with a single fan. It delivers powerful airflow, transforming your automotive facility into a cool, comfortable, and productive environment that benefits both your team and your operations.

Aviation

Aviation hangars are expansive spaces that demand exceptional airflow solutions to maintain a comfortable and efficient working environment. Proper air circulation is essential to minimize temperature stratification, reduce condensation, and safeguard sensitive aircraft and equipment. MacroAir fans are specifically engineered to meet these unique challenges, providing reliable and cost-effective solutions for aviation facilities of all sizes.

Good: AirVolution

Better: AVD5

Best: AVDX