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Owning a business can be extremely complicated. There are so many aspects that need to be handled: the actual product or service, employees, payroll, expenses, cleaning, and so much more. It can get pretty overwhelming if you aren’t careful.

If you own a restaurant, you’ll find out that it can be even more complicated than other types of businesses, particularly when it comes to cleaning. While cleanliness is important for all industries, it’s absolutely essential in food service.

Restaurant owners understandably worry about the quality of their food more than anything else. It’s important that they also focus on their restaurant exhaust fans in order to maintain a clean workspace — and maybe even save a few bucks.

Cleaning
Restaurant fans should be cleaned much more often than other types of exhaust systems. Typically, restaurant exhaust systems are cleaned at least once every three months. That should be the maximum amount of time spent in between cleans. Regularly cleaning exhaust systems can ensure your restaurant is meeting all the sanitary and health requirements for food service.

Cutting Costs
Having an efficient centrifugal system in your restaurant can preserve energy and save money. Cutting down on your central cooling by only three degrees Fahrenheit can lower air conditioning expenses by up to 15%. Utilizing fans in place of air conditioning is a great way to lower prices even more. Electronically communicated motors (ECMs) can be installed on an individual two-fan walk-in freezer and can save up to $200 a year per fan.

Bathroom Exhaust
Just because you own a restaurant doesn’t mean you should only focus on the kitchen and dining area exhaust systems. A restaurant’s bathroom needs to be just as clean and just as cool as the rest of the building. To determine the minimum size fan you will need for your bathroom, you’ll have to take the volume of the room and divide it by five. Some bathrooms with larger ceilings — over eight feet tall — require additional venting along with the exhaust system.

Owning a restaurant can be difficult, but if you take every aspect of your business into consideration, and focus plenty of time and effort into each part, you have a greater chance for success.

The global demand for energy consumption (EC) commercial centrifugal fans is on the rise.

In Germany, motor and fan manufacturer Ziehl-Abegg is investing more than $31 million for an expansion to address the increasing global demand for EC commercial centrifugal fans.

“We are equipping ourselves for the future,” said Peter Fenkl, chairman of Ziehl-Abegg. “We are strengthening the position of Germany as a production location.”

Fenkl also stated that these fans are a growing product and that “energy consumption by electronic drives in fans will be further tightened by no later than 2020.”

These energy efficient fans can be used in industries all over the world and not only will preserve energy, but will cut down on costs as well.

Demand ventilation controls can lower exhaust system operations costs by up to 50%, and this technology can be installed on new or existing fans. Other efficient fan motors like the electronically commuted motor (ECM) can be installed on small fans inside walk-in freezers and can save approximately $200 a year for every fan that uses the EC technology.

Another type of commercial exhaust system that is one of the most popular in the United States is the laminar fan. These fans are often used in large buildings like warehouses and hospitals and can keep air circulating at a rate of up to 300 times an hour.

With all the recent interest in EC fan technology, the 2016 Worldwide Centrifugal Fan Industry has released a new study detailing how this technology can be utilized by market vendors, developers, various heavy-duty applications, and other businesses.

The research also details the current effect that commercial centrifugal fans are having on the market and speculates as to what potential prospects the market might see regarding this technology.

The report calculated all the revenue earned from each region across the globe and used that data to determine which countries will lead in the production and distribution of these fans, as well as what individual companies will be the front-runners.

The centrifugal fan industry, although somewhat under the radar, is growing significantly, and over the next few years we can expect to see revolutionary changes in the market.

Owning a business or being in charge of property comes with a lot of responsibility. You have so many factors to consider: safety, zoning restrictions, payments, energy, and much more. Knowing that each aspect of property owning is as important as the next can save you from unwanted stress down the road. Many businesses do not think about ventilation as much as they maybe should, but there are three different types of organizations that benefit from proper ventilation.

Restaurants
Restaurants wouldn’t be able to function without a quality centrifugal system. They have to have the correct kind of ventilation throughout the building, in the dining area, in the kitchen, and in the freezer. Each area requires a different exhaust fan, but all are important.

Tip: Installing an “electronically commutated” motor on a small, two-fan walk-in freezer can save more than $200 a year per fan!

Hospitals
Hospitals basically require the highest-quality ventilation more than any other industry. There are thousands of people working and patients being helped throughout a hospital, so it’s important that they have access to cool, clean, healthy air. When installing the ventilation system at a hospital, the sone rating is considered for every fan. The range of a sone rating is from 0.5 to four (four being extremely loud) so in an area with a lot of patients who need assistance, having a loud exhaust system can be detrimental.

Tip: One type of fan that works well in hospital environments is the laminar fan. Laminar fans circulate air up to 300 times per hour.

Warehouses
The commercial air blowers that are in warehouses and factories are extremely important as well. These buildings can feel overcrowded and with all the equipment operating at high energy levels, it can feel overly hot in there. Quality commercial air blowers will ensure that the workers and the equipment stay cool.

Tip: Some warehouse rooms can be very large, to determine the minimum size exhaust fan you’ll need, divide the volume of the room by five.

Whether it’s installing a proper exhaust system for a freezer, a commercial air blower for a large factory, or an industrial ventilation system for a hospital; proper ventilation should not be overlooked.

If you’re in need of ventilation assistance or installment, contact us today!

The global market for ventilation fans is expected to reach $2.4 billion by 2023.

According to Transparency Market Research, their report Ventilation Fans — Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2015 – 2023, showed that in 2015 the ventilation fan market was worth $1.6 billion and now is projected to almost double over the next seven years.

Some of the key factors that are driving the increase include commercial, residential, and industrial infrastructure development; government regulations on industrial ventilation fans; and the increase in awareness regarding indoor air quality.

With the ventilation fan industry expanding, property managers should be aware and knowledgeable about every aspect of their centrifugal systems. Commercial chimney fans, bathroom fans, and anything else involving ventilation is just as important as the roof over your head. Here are a few things to keep in mind when it comes to ventilation for your building.

• Demand ventilation controls (DVCs) can reduce the operation cost anywhere from 30 to 50% on an exhaust system.
• Utility fans are typically mounted on the roof where high-static pressure losses are. Chimney fans are separate from these utility fans but one can be installed on top of a chimney if necessary.
• Calculating the minimum size of an exhaust system for a bathroom is done by taking the volume of the room and dividing it by five. Bathrooms with ceiling heights more than eight feet tall might require more ventilation.
• If you’re operating a restaurant, you should clean the entire restaurant exhaust system at least once every month.
• Installing “electronically commutated” motors (ECM) on a small two-fan room can save about $200 a year per fan.
• The sone rating is how to determine the amount of noise an exhaust fan will make. Sone ratings range from 0.5, which is extremely quiet, to four, which is very loud.

 
There are many things to keep in mind when dealing with property management. Just know that ventilation should not be overlooked. It certainly won’t be over the next few years once it surpasses that $2 billion mark.

Installing fans and proper centrifugal systems can both positively and negatively affect your building or business. There are many aspects to keep in mind — whether you’re installing a fan system in a warehouse, restaurant, or residential building or installing an energy-efficient centrifugal system inside a school, hospital, or municipal building.

Installing Fans:

• Demand Ventilation Controls — DVCs typically reduce operation costs of exhaust systems by anywhere from 30 to 50%. DVCs can also be installed on new hoods or retrofitted to existing hoods.
• Sone Rating — The sone rating is a unit that relates to loudness that equals up to 40 phons. A sone rating dictates how loud your exhaust or duct fans will be. A maximum sone rating of 4.0 is extremely loud while the lowest sone rating for a fan is about 0.5, which is barely even audible.
• Bathroom Fans — It’s important to have the correct dimensions necessary for proper ventilation regarding bathroom operations. By taking the volume of the entire bathroom and dividing that number by five, you will be able to calculate the minimum size needed for a bathroom exhaust fan. Keep in mind that if the bathrooms that you are installing the exhaust systems have ceilings over eight feet high, there may be additional venting necessary in addition to exhaust fans. Duct fans can ventilate bathrooms with larger dimensions.
• MERV Rating — A minimum efficiency reporting value rating of 17 or higher means that it can be used in lieu of exhausting air from inside to the outside. Of course, only if those filters are a part of a ventilation system that is successfully recirculating air.
• Saving Money — Cutting back on central cooling by only a few degrees can lower air conditioning costs by up to 15%. Also, installing electronically commutated motors (ECM) to small, walk-in freezer fans can save up to $200 a year per fan.

 
Knowing how to save a few bucks by trimming AC costs, where the best places are for installing duct fans, and the proper dimensions for bathroom ventilation can really help your business. A lot goes into these structural decisions. Educate yourself on centrifugal systems, and anything else you might need to know down the line.

Running a business or owning any kind of building takes work and you have to account for so many aspects. From the maximum possible capacity of your building to plumbing specifications, it’s important to not leave out anything. Whether you’re dealing with commercial buildings, warehouses, residential buildings, restaurants, schools, hospitals, municipal buildings, or any other structures, take everything into account.

Having the right centrifugal systems on your property can help save you and your business money. Just doing little things might shave off a few dollars here and there, but doing these little adjustments now could result in a very large profit gain down the road.

• Demand Ventilation Controls — A great way to reduce cost of operation is to use demand ventilation controls. DVCs can reduce the cost to operate an exhaust system by 30-50%. DVCs can be installed as a part of any retrofitted hood, existing hood, or new structure.
• Electronically Commutated Motor — Electronically commutated motors can save a tremendous amount of money per year that adds up to an incredible amount over time. Efficient fan motors installed on even a small walk-in freezer can save about $200 a year, per fan.
• Lowering Central Cooling — Bringing down the price of central cooling costs can be done simply by adjusting the temperature. Easing back on your cooling system by only three degrees could end up lowering your air conditioning costs by 12 to 15%.
• Utilizing More Fans — If you’re worried about spending too much money on air conditioning costs, simply removing your AC unit from your building and using more fans can be a great and energy efficient way of saving money. Even if the centrifugal system you are dealing with is in a large building like a school or hospital, there are industrial fans that can be used to effectively cool the entire building. An industrial laminar fan can keep air circulating up to 300 times per hour, that is a great way to cool your building.

 
It’s easy to forget certain aspects of property management, but the more careful you are with everything, the more successful the organization will be. Focusing a healthy amount of time on centrifugal systems can end up saving you money in the long run.

Both homes and commercial facilities need adequate and functional duct fans, exhaust fans, and chimney fans. These provide ventilation to closed-in areas. They push dirty, stale, and polluted air out, providing clean, cool air inside.

Regardless of whether you need a chimney fan or a bathroom exhaust fan, it is important to have it installed by a professional to ensure it’s put in correctly and that it’s the right size for the room it’s ventilating.

To figure out the minimum size exhaust fan for a bathroom, you must first find the volume of the bathroom and then divide that number by five. You’ll also need to determine the amount of noise you prefer, because the amount of noise can be determined when choosing and installing the fan. The noise level is measured by the sone rating, which can range from four (the loudest) down to 0.05 (the quietest).

Many homes and business owners choose to install demand ventilation, which turns on and off as needed. This can reduce overall operating expenses by 30 to 50%. These can be fitted with a new installation, but they can also be retrofitted into existing hoods. This makes it an option for everyone.

Kitchen exhaust fans can create a hazard if not cleaned regularly and adequately. Kitchen fans take in a lot of greases, which can build up in the interior walls of the fans, creating a fire hazard. Restaurant exhaust fans should be cleaned at once every three months. While some restaurants wait longer to save money, doing so is a risky decision.

Depending on the facility, some businesses may use ventilation fans that actual recirculate air already in the building. Depending on the space, this can be used in place of fans that push out of the building in order for fresh air to come in.

A chimney fan is essential and not something an individual or business owner can choose to ignore. Maintaining your chimney fan will help decrease operating costs, lengthen its life, and provide consistently fresh air and ventilation.

Proper fan installation is a very important aspect of property ownership. There are many aspects that go into proper centrifugal ventilation that a lot of people are unaware of. From the placement of a chimney exhaust fan, size of an industrial fan, or the overall sone rating, be sure to know these ventilation essentials.

• Industrial exhaust fans can keep air circulating upwards of 300 times per hour. Laminar industrial fans are very popular in hospital buildings.

Fans are a great way to save money on air conditioning costs. Backing off on central cooling by three degrees could trim overall cost down by 15%.

• Sone rating: The amount of noise fans make is determined by its sone rating. A sone rating of four means the fans are going to be extremely loud, and the lowest sone rating is 0.5, which is barely even audible.
• Taking the volume of the entire room and dividing it by five is the formula needed to calculate the minimum size exhaust fan you will need for a bathroom. Bathrooms that have ceilings over eight-feet-tall could require even more ventilation.
• Roof-mounted utility fans are typically used where a lot of static pressure losses exist. These should not directly interfere with the building’s chimney.
• Electronically commutated motor fans that are installed in a freezer can save up to $200 a year.
• If you are dealing with restaurant exhaust systems, it is important to know how often the fans should be cleaned. Typically one time every three months for restaurant fans, but more often than that can’t hurt.

 
It’s important to consult professionals when dealing with the installation and maintenance of ventilation systems. Whether you’re ventilating municipal buildings, schools, hospitals, warehouses, commercial buildings, restaurants, or residential buildings, it’s important to properly install the correct kind of fans and the necessary amount of fan systems.

Knowing proper placement for chimney fans, when to clean restaurant fans, proper inline duct fan maintenance, and how many commercial centrifugal fans are necessary is the property owner’s responsibility. These are very important aspects of any structure.

High-quality, tested, and durable fans and exhaust systems should not be underestimated. They are a necessary part of any building, home, or business.

Owning and maintaining property can be a stressful ordeal for anyone. There are so many things to keep in mind and if any of them are forgotten, it can be very detrimental to the entire building. Proper ventilation is one aspect that needs a lot of attention. No matter what kind of business it is, proper ventilation should not be underestimated. Here are a few things to keep in mind when installing ventilation systems:

• Fan Volume — Keeping an eye on the overall volume of fans and exhaust systems is often cast aside in the building ventilation process, but it’s something to keep in mind. You don’t want fans that are uncomfortably loud, and you don’t want fans that are so weak they barely even make a sound. The sone rating of a fan determines the sound level, which ranges from 0.4 to four.
• Food Industry — Conventional ventilation in restaurants is extremely important, because if not properly installed, the entire business could fail. If fans and exhaust systems aren’t installed properly in certain areas — like walk-in freezers — the damage will be irreversible. Having professionals install electronically commuted motors (ECM) can save about $200 a fan per year for walk-in freezers. Keeping up with cleaning and maintenance is just as important as keeping up with the cleaning and maintenance of the rest of the restaurant. Typically, restaurant exhaust systems are cleaned once every three months, but proper cleanings more often could be beneficial.
• Hygiene Rooms — Large hygiene rooms, as well as any bathroom in a building, needs correct installation as well. Finding the volume of the room and then dividing that number by five will calculate the minimum size exhaust fan you will need for any size hygiene room. If the height of the ceiling is over eight feet, however, additional venting may be required.
• Large Buildings — Properly ventilating large buildings like hospitals obviously needs to be strategically handled. An industrial-size laminar fan is a great way to ventilate a large area with clean air. The centrifugal force will make the air circulate up to 300 times an hour with a laminar fan. Successful ventilation can lower air conditioning costs as well, by lowering central cooling only three degrees.

 
Spending time planning out a building’s ventilation system should be every property manager’s priority. Don’t have big problems return to haunt you just because you weren’t careful during the ventilation planning process.

Water vapors can cause your home to suffer from mildew, mold, peeling wallpaper, condensation on windows, and rot. Worse, the bathroom isn’t the only place affected by water vapor, either. Any area where you can get water in your home is at risk. The washer. The sink. Even the stove.

Fortunately, an exhaust fan will eliminate water vapor, in turn preventing the issues mentioned. If you properly ventilate your home so that the moisture is sent outside through the exhaust fan, you can save yourself a lot of trouble.

Here’s what you need to know about exhaust fans.

Types of Exhaust Fans
Fans come in many sizes, types, and shapes. It’s hard to say which fan would be best for your home, which is why you should speak to an expert to find out which would benefit the particular rooms in our home. Different rooms will call for different types depending on how big it is and how much moisture is typically absorbed. If you take the volume of the room and divided by five, you’ll find the size of the smallest exhaust fan that you’ll need. However, you can trust a professional to tell you which size would be an exact match for your needs.

Maintenance
The amount of upkeep needed on an exhaust system can also very. Places like restaurants usually clean out their systems every three months or more. Industrial fans are usually cleaned out every month. You could probably get away with less in a residence, but how much less is really up to the same expert that you would talk to about the size. A safe bet for a home is a semi-annual cleaning.

Extra ventilation
Keep in mind that rooms with tall ceilings, specifically over eight-feet, may need additional venting. If you do have an exhaust fan and find that it isn’t doing a good enough job, it may be that the room is too big. Another reason, believe it or not, is under use. If the fan is not used often enough, it can begin to deteriorate. To avoid this, try hooking the light to the fan, so when the light is switched on, the fan automatically starts working as well.

Fan Installation
Installing an exhaust fan is probably not something you should try to do yourself, even if you’re normally pretty handy around the house. There are certain aspects of the installation that only an expert would know about, such as the height that the fan needs to be at, the proximity to other objects in the room, its general location, and venting to the exterior.

Fixing or Replacing the Fan
If you find that there was actually something wrong with your fan that needs to be fixed or replaced, your best bet is to purchase a new one. Once a fan has been misused or broken, there will be constant problems until the resident finally gives up and buys a new one. Save yourself the time, money, and headache, and start fresh.