"How much do industrial fans cost?" is one of the first questions people ask about them.
They've most likely gone to their local hardware store and bought a ceiling fan or two for their home. Depending on their budget, they probably spent between $150 and $300 on a fan for their children's bedrooms. Perhaps they splurged and purchased a high-quality fan for around $1,800.
However, they are frequently surprised when they learn how much industrial ceiling fans cost. Why are industrial fans so much more expensive? Are they worth the money?
What Factors Affect The Price Of An Industrial Fan?
The cost of an industrial fan is determined by a variety of factors, just like the cost of most other motorized products.
Size
Industrial fans are significantly larger than residential fans. A ceiling fan in your home will be three to seven feet(1 to 2 meters) in diameter, whereas an industrial fan will be eight feet to thirty feet (2.4 to 9.1 meters). That is enormous. A fan of that size requires additional parts for operation, in addition to more material.
Features Of Safety
Industrial fans require more extensive safety features due to their sheer size and weight to ensure they stay in place and hold together during operation. To ensure safe and secure operation, AmeriWind Fans manufactures industrial fans with redundant safety features.
Parts For Industrial Use
Industrial settings can be harsh. Factories and warehouses can be very hot, dusty, humid, and greasy. Industrial fans require higher quality, more durable parts than a bedroom fan to function properly. These "industrial-grade" parts are made of heavy-duty materials that are designed to be nearly indestructible under normal use.
Motors
A tough and powerful motor is required to rotate massive airfoils for endless hours. The motor in your ceiling fan is barely powerful enough to move industrial blades. Industrial fans require larger, better motors, which are more expensive to manufacture.
Durability & Longevity
When a business purchases an industrial fan, it should expect it to last for decades. It's not unreasonable to expect an industrial fan to last a lifetime with proper care and service. Building a heavy-duty fan that will last for years necessitates higher-quality parts that are more expensive.
Support & Service
While industrial fans are designed to belong-lasting and durable, they do require maintenance. If you want an investment like a car or computer to last as long as possible, you'll have it serviced on a regular basis to ensure it's in good working order. The same is true for industrial fans; with proper maintenance, they will last longer and operate more efficiently... which costs money.
Warranty The amount a manufacturer promises to cover repairs and parts for an industrial fan will also affect its cost. The cost of an industrial fan is also affected by the length of the warranty.
Technology
Industrial warehouse fans have high-tech features that provide a variety of benefits, including programmability, integration with other systems, such as HVAC or fire suppression, and performance monitoring. These features raise the price of an industrial fan.
Customization
The features and functions of residential fans are typically "one size fits all." However, industrial user shave more complex requirements when selecting a fan. This necessitates a more customized approach to manufacturing fans for each buyer, which raises the cost.
Options
Industrial fans, like many other products these days, offer a variety of options to meet the specific needs of each buyer. Any option, whether it's security features, add-on features like air foil tips, or custom paint, will raise the price of an industrial fan.
Industrial fans are more expensive than standard fans in the same way that industrial refrigerators are more expensive than standard refrigerators: they're larger, more powerful, more technically complex, and made with industrial-grade parts and materials.
Why Do Industrial Fans Cost More?
Industrial fans are more expensive than standard fans in the same way that industrial refrigerators are more expensive than standard refrigerators: they're larger, more powerful, more technically complex, and made with industrial-grade parts and materials.
Products are considered "industrial" when they are used in the production of other products. Companies buy industrial goods because they need them; it's a logical, not an emotional, purchase.
Industrial fans are more expensive for the same reasons. They are an investment in machinery that allows businesses to be more efficient and productive. Business owners understand that industrial machinery, including fans, provides a return on investment. They're worth buying and paying more for because of the long-term tangible value they provide.
What Will An Industrial Fan Cost You?
So, how much exactly does an industrial fan cost? The AmeriWInd industrial fan costs between $3,000 and $6,000. That's a wide range, and with all of the factors listed above, it's easy to see how the price can fluctuate.
The important thing to remember is that purchasing an industrial fan is a worthwhile investment. Companies buy industrial fans for a variety of reasons, including:
To ensure their employees' comfort, safety, and well-being
Increasing productivity and accuracy (which positively affects their bottom line)
To provide a more energy-efficient and cost-effective alternative to air conditioning.
Contact one of our airflow experts to find out how much it would cost to invest in an industrial fan. We can perform a free "airflow analysis" of your building and show you why an industrial fan is a good investment.
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