Household fans - overview, models and specifications

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Household fans allow you to provide sufficient comfort in the room, if standard ventilation can not cope with this duty. Such devices are suitable for apartments, small industrial premises or cottages. Modern mechanisms are equipped with additional functionality, although they cannot compete in efficiency with air conditioning systems. Nevertheless, their cost is much lower, and the scope of use does not depend on one place, since they are maximally adapted to transportation, storage and simply carrying by hand. Consider the features of these units.

Selection criteria

Main parameters to consider when choosing domestic fans:

1. The power of the unit. The performance of the device depends on this parameter. Accordingly, the larger the area of \u200b\u200bthe room, the higher this indicator should be. It is worth noting that this recommendation is relevant for floor or wall models; in the desktop version, the size of the blades plays a decisive role.
2. Noisy. This indicator affects the degree of comfort of using the device, especially at night or in rooms with smallchildren. The optimal value should not exceed 40 dB.
3. Motor. This unit is equipped with special bushings or ball bearings. In the first case, the household fan produces less noise and has a higher performance.
4. Additional options. For a separate price, fixtures are equipped with backlight, timer, display or air ionizer.

Axial household fans

In such modifications, the air moves under the influence of an impeller rotating around its own axis. The main mechanism is fixed on the sleeve in the form of blades, they are placed at a certain angle. During operation, the propeller captures the air mass and transports it in the direction of rotation of the axis.

Axial household fan is suitable for use in any type of residential premises, as it has a low noise level and medium power. Among the advantages - high efficiency, reasonable price, reduced noise. Popular Models: Maico, Soler&Palau, Vortice, Systemair.

Centrifugal modifications

These units are equipped with a rotor driven by an electric motor. It consists of spiral vanes, rotating in such a way that the air moves and compresses, being fed radially from the central part.

Getting into the body, the mass is transported to a special hole through the "snail". Often, centrifugal-type household fans are used in smoke removal and air conditioning systems, air-heating units, technologicaldesigns.

Floor units

Such modifications are installed indoors and ensure the movement of air masses, creating comfortable conditions and freshness in the room. The compact and practical option is ideal for both office and home during periods of high air temperature.

In addition, there are floor counterparts designed to serve large and industrial premises. They are distinguished by an increased power rating, are equipped with automatic transformers, can change the speed of rotation, and have a work intensity regulator.

Duct household fans

Such mechanisms are designed for air ducts and are divided into several categories:

1. Models for round ducts of the supply and exhaust system.
2. Versions for rectangular placement.
3. Analogues for square sockets.

The devices have a similar mode of operation, durable housing, high performance. Household duct fans do not require special additional maintenance. The presence of high-strength materials allows for a long working period.

Advantages: high performance and small size. Compared to wall-mounted counterparts, this equipment has a higher power rating. The devices do not require frequent maintenance, have a minimum noise level. Manufacturers: Soler&Palau, Systemair, Ostberg.

Wall fixtures

The use of the devices in question makes it possible to clean the room from stale air, excess moisture, dust and impurities in the air. The sensor of the unit allows you to automate the operation of the device as much as possible, they are made of plastic, often equipped with additional devices.

Exhaust wall-mounted household fans are usually mounted in the upper part of the wall partition, which prevents them from splashing and other foreign matter. Some modifications are equipped with protective panels. Popular brands: Maico, Elicent, Vortice, Soler&Palau Silent Design. The main advantages of wall-mounted household fans are reduced noise level, versatility, availability of additional devices that increase the convenience of using the device.

Ceiling and roof analogs

Modifications of this type create pleasant air vibrations by simply mixing it with their blades. It is best to combine them with air-conditioned systems, which will achieve the creation of the optimal temperature in the room at minimal cost. Some variations are backlit.

Household fans with or without valve with high, medium or low aerodynamic parameters are mounted on the roof. Due to the fact that the units are installed outside the room, they significantly save space and do not make noise. The main use of the models under consideration is the removal of smoke and the cleaning of ventilation from other harmful and dangerous introductions. Features: Robust design, highperformance, long service life.

Nuances

Among other household fans, the following modifications can be noted:

1. Fireplace models. They serve to remove exhaust gases, mounted on the chimney.
2. Kitchen counterparts are focused on providing continuous exhaust from a room where a large amount of burning, smoke and soot accumulates in the air.
3. Sound-proof versions have an additionally insulated housing to guarantee reduced noise levels during operation.
4. Explosion-proof products are focused on the removal of air masses saturated with explosive gases.