How does a DSF Destratification Fan help save energy and increase comfort?
In order to answer that question, we must first characterize the challenges of heating and cooling buildings with high ceilings.
Challenges of Heating & Cooling
During the heating season, warm air naturally rises into high ceilings, posing a challenge to keep warm air at floor level and maintain a comfortable building environment. For example, if a ceiling is 20 feet high, there can be a 10 to 20 degree variance in temperature from the floor to the ceiling.
During the cooling season, cold air is often discharged through diffusers located at ceiling level. This air is met with resistance by hot air rising from the floor level creating a thermal boundary layer, thus forcing air conditioning units to work harder to maintain a comfortable environment at floor level, and wasting energy trying to keep up with the increased cooling demand.
Solution
DSF fans force heated or cooled air down to floor level, eliminate temperature layers in the ceiling space and ultimately create a more comfortable environment inside the building. The net result is energy savings, along with maximizing the efficiency of an HVAC system.
Features & Benefits of DSF Destratification Fans:
- Lower energy costs
- Ideal for any building with ceilings 15′ or higher
- Breaks up stratification layers
- Powerful, axial flow fan
- External rotor motor design results in superior motor cooling and durability
- Speed controllable using optional solid state speed control
- Permanently lubricated ball bearing motors for maintenance-free operation
- Automatic reset, thermal overload protection
- 120V, 60 Hz operation
- Steel housing with corrosion resistant finish
- Simple installation
- Rotating mounting bracket permits mounting at any angle
- Available in 10″ fan size
