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What is an air booster?

What is an Air Booster?

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Air Boosters
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An Air Booster, sometimes referred to as an Axial Fan, is designed for homes with central air units.

Installing one in a branch of your air ducts can help supply additional air flow (either cool or warm) when needed to balance the temperature and help your HVAC unit run more effectively and efficiently, saving you on energy costs.

 

 

How Do Air Boosters Work?

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Most air boosters are duct mounted, so they are added inside one of the sections of air duct that attaches to your HVAC system and flows through your house. The booster has a fan that operates when called upon, sometimes automatically or sometimes manually to "boost" the air flow through that particular section and into whatever room is having the issue.
 
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Push warm air from a heat exchanger to through a duct to a cold spot in your home. During the winter, any room with insufficient air flow will create a cold zone. This can force your heating system to work harder without actually generating more warmth to that area.

In warmer months when running your air conditioning, these same locations will inevitably develop hot spots which create the same stress on your cooling system.

But with an air booster installed you can direct additional air flow into places that are not being serviced as well by your HVAC system.

Move cooler air to upstairs rooms in the summer, or heat added rooms that may be harder to keep warm in the winter. When you have one of more rooms to cool or heat, an air booster is a great addition.

Air boosters are also great for workshops, garages, small offices, and computer rooms.

 

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Choosing the Right Size Air Booster

Most brand name air boosters have a variety of standard sizes to fit most common air ducts. The generally come in 6", 8", 10", 12", and 14" diameters and are normally round.

They may also be constructed from different materials which can vary by manufacturer, but most larger sized boosters are of aluminum construction and have aluminum or plastic fan blades.

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Duralast Robin Hood Air Boosters
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Duralast RH Series

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Tjernlund EF Series

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Is An Air Booster Right For Me?

As with most HVAC solutions it is always important to consult a local, licensed technician who can ascertain your HVAC systems needs and recommend the necessary repairs and upgrades to make your home or office more energy efficient.  According to the Department of Energy, poorly sealed or insulated ducts contribute to higher energy costs and "add hundreds of dollars a year to your heating and cooling bills."

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Field Controls 46120002 Air Booster (AB-8)
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Field Controls AB-8

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Supco DB12

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How Do I Purchase an Air Booster?

First consult a local HVAC technician if you're experiencing poor air flow, or hard to maintain temperatures is certain areas of your home.

Second have your system examined to see if an air booster or duct system fan is right for you.

Then visit Industrial Stores and search for a quality, brand name air booster that will ship right to your door.

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