In many settings, exhaust ventilation is essential to safety. Commercial exhaust ventilation, automotive exhaust ventilation and residential exhaust ventilation all provide clean air for safe breathing. Efficient air ventilation minimizes the danger to health or life by dispersing chemical build-ups before they can cause illness, explosions or fires.

The same principle applies to all exhaust ventilation: carry harmful substances away and replace them with clean air. Specifications for systems vary according to the purpose and space into which they fit, so make sure the method of air ventilation you choose meets your needs. With the right system, your can keep your customers and employees safe while saving money and energy. When searching for exhaust ventilation systems, consider the following:

1. If you serve residential customers, choose a supplier that stocks stove exhaust ventilation and attic exhaust ventilation devices.

2. If your business needs industrial exhaust ventilation, find a dealer that specializes in commercial applications.

3. For an car care business or a fleet of cars or trucks, find a supplier that handles car exhaust ventilation systems.

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

Find a supplier with a large inventory of residential exhaust fans

Residential exhaust ventilation systems are the key to a comfortable indoor environment. Ventilation equipment is especially useful in the kitchen and in the bathroom. Systems come in a variety of designs, including roof mounts.

I recommend: Therma-Stor carries several different exhaust ventilation systems. In particular, fans range significantly in capacity. RE Williams offers exhaust fans for several indoor applications, such as kitchens and bathrooms. The company carries fans for other indoor environments as well.

Purchase commercial exhaust ventilation systems online

If you need a heavy-duty industrial ventilation system or your business constructs large facilities, commercial exhaust fans are a must. The system can reduce exposure to harmful airborne substances and decrease heat and humidity. Search online catalogs from vendors of industrial air ventilation.

I recommend: SECO has a huge inventory of fans and blowers, from large wall- and roof-mounted devices to fans that fit inside air ducts to facilitate air circulation. Search the online catalog of Global Industrial for portable blowers for industrial settings. In addition, they have fans and blowers for agricultural and other commercial needs.

Buy a vehicle exhaust ventilation system from a certified dealer

Because vehicle exhaust ventilation systems must meet rigorous federal and state standards, source them certified suppliers.

I recommend: The vehicle exhaust ventilation systems at Airflow Systems vary from one-hose and two-hose devices to portable systems. They also carry accessories for some of the systems. Automotive Service Equipment offers a portable station that can be wheeled between areas. The system can be customized to support two hoses.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Federal and state governments have guidelines for permissible amounts of chemicals in the air. When a substance exceeds the permissible limit, the employer is required to reduce his employees' exposure. For this reason, have your industrial ventilation systems handled by a qualified specialist.