In places where you need to clear the air of smells, steam, or other pollutants, installing exhaust fans will provide a ventilation solution. Exhaust fans keep workers healthy and cool in areas of hazardous dusts or high temperatures. Whether you work in an industrial setting or you furnish bathrooms and kitchens and are looking for residential exhaust fans, you can find the products you need from online vendors.

There are many different types and models of exhaust fans. Know your options before searching through different fan vendors for products you need at the best price:

1. For industrial applications, look for distributors specializing in commercial exhaust fans.
2. If your business deals with residential installations, look for suppliers of residential exhaust fans like bathroom exhaust fans and kitchen exhaust fans.
3. Find suppliers of used industrial exhaust fans for refurbished products at lower prices.
   

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Buy industrial fans online

If you need a ventilation for an industrial facility your business runs, or are involved in the construction of these facilities, industrial exhaust fan installation can help both the safety and working conditions of employees. A commercial exhaust fan can reduce exposure to harmful airborne substances, decrease heat, and make a working environment more comfortable. Find vendors online specializing in industrial exhaust fans.

I recommend: Industrial Fans Direct sells a large variety of industrial exhaust fans. Choose the type of fan and where and how it's installed. Global Equipment Company offers a number of exhaust fans. See multiple types, including exhaust fans with shutters, fans with belt drives, roof ventilators and turbine ventilators.

Find suppliers of household exhaust fans

As in industrial settings, residential exhaust fans help keep people healthy and happy. Exhaust fans are particularly useful in the kitchen to help dispel smoke, steam and heat, and in the bathroom to get rid of moisture and mildew build up.

I recommend: Fantech offers a line of products designed to improve household air quality. Check out the selection of bathroom exhaust fans and kitchen exhaust fans on their website, as well as other home ventilation solutions. Continental Fan produces fans for all settings, including industrial and residential. Browse their bathroom exhaust fan selection as well as accessories to supplement fan installations.

Save money on used exhaust fan equipment

If you need an exhaust fan but don't want to spend the money necessary for new equipment, find used fans from online suppliers.

I recommend: Tri-Mer Corporation offers a selection of used industrial fans on their website. AstecUsed.com sells a wide variety of used industrial equipment. Use their search tool to look for exhaust fans and see the products they currently have in stock.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Many exhaust fan suppliers will offer installation services as well. If you aren't installing the fan yourself, see if the vendor offers this service to you directly.
• •  When buying new or used equipment, always ask about warranties on the products you're purchasing. Be sure the commercial exhaust fan you buy will be in working order for a long time at no additional cost to you or your company.