4 Things to Consider When Buying a Wall Mounted Fan

If floor space is an issue, you may find that a wall-mounted fan works best for your situation. Wall-mounted fans are increasingly becoming more popular, as they are frequently found in homes, home gyms, garages, greenhouses, and outdoor patios.

While not all wall mounted fans are created equal, the assortment of brands on the market allows you to make the best decision and select a fan brand that is suitable to the environment where it will be used.

How Do Wall Mount Fans Differ from Ceiling Fans?

Ceiling and wall-mounted fans both provide plentiful circulated ambient air throughout any environment, keeping you comfortable in summer and winter. While both provide adequate airflow, they vary in their operation.

Ceiling Fans

Ceiling fans provide comfort in the summer, as the fan circulates air throughout the living space.

During the winter, ceiling fans can pull and circulate warm air trapped at the ceiling by setting them to circulate in the clockwise position. This will help to redistribute warm air throughout the living space.

Ceiling fans, unlike their wall, mounted fan counterparts, are traditionally hard-wired into the ceiling, and they may require the help of a professional electrician to install.

Wall Mount Fans

Wall-mounted fans tend to work in a different fashion. While fans circulate air, the wall-mounted fans push air horizontally throughout the space and not down like ceiling fans. Depending on size and placement, the air circulated may not always be felt at a distance, and they cannot circulate warm air trapped at the ceiling. 

• Plug + Play Operation: Wall-mounted fans do not require hardwiring, so if your ceilings are too high, or there isn’t any wiring in your ceilings, a wall-mounted fan can work well for your space, as they are traditionally plugin 110 – 120-volt outlet fans.
• Air Circulation: The wall-mounted fans push air throughout the space, unlike ceiling fans that push air down. Wall-mounted fans are great for moving air-conditioned air through indoor spaces, as well as remove warm air from the ceiling during the winter.
• Save Floor Space: Aside from the cooling benefits, wall mounted fans do not use any floor or table space. Their wall mounting capability helps you to save floor space for furniture, gym equipment, as well as keep them out of the reach of children and pets.
• Instant Evaporative Cooling: Fans help whisk away sweat and moisture from the skin and other surfaces. In gyms, fans help sweat evaporate quickly for faster cool downtimes. In greenhouses, the evaporation of excess water from plant leaves keeps leaves cool and dry.

How Do You Install a Wall Mount Fan?

Installation of a wall mount fan is fairly simple, as many fans come with brackets and mounting hardware included.

Most walls mounted fans require a minimum installation clearance above the floor and from the ceiling. Ensure the fan can be safely and adequately mounted to the desired spot.

Tools that may be required to install the fan can include an electronic stud finder, drill, and anchor plugs. Remember to read your owner’s manual and all applicable manufacturer’s literature for proper installation.

Wall Mount Fan Sizing

Sizing a wall mounted fan for a room doesn’t require any hard-fast rules. Simply reviewing your space, the mounting wall and the needed cubic feet per minute (CFM) are a good place to start.

Calculating the CFMs will help you determine the best fan for your space. Determine the volume (L x W x H) of the room needing to be cooled then multiply the total volume by the number of recommended air exchanges per hour for that space. Find the correct air exchanges per hour on this chart. Then divide that number by 60 minutes to get the recommended CFM for that space.

Example: 450 sq. ft x 8 ft. ceilings = 3,600 cu. ft.

3,600 cu. ft. x 6 air exchanges per hour = 21,600

21,600 / 60 minutes = 360 CFM

In this example, a fan with 360 cubic feet per minute of airflow (CFM) is appropriate for a 450 square foot or 3,600 cubic foot space.

Wall Mount Fan Usage

Whether you’re a weekend DIY homeowner working in the garage, a greenhouse grower, or a restaurateur trying to keep restaurant patrons cool, there are several wall mount fans designed for your particular use.

Residential Use

Basements, home gyms, playrooms, and other areas need additional air circulation to avoid room stuffiness.

When floor space is limited, or the room is angled or tightly constructed, there can be issues getting the proper ventilation. Wall mountable fans can generate enough airflow throughout the room, even into tight spaces or corners.

One of our best-selling residential wall fans is the Hurricane Supreme Oscillating Fan. It comes in two sizes (12- and 16-inches), so they can be used in a variety of different rooms.

• Wall Installation: Install on the wall next to TVs or corner wireless speakers. Cord and knob controls allow for easy operation of the three-speeds, so this fan should be installed within reach.
• Controls: Cord and knob controls allow for easy operation, so this fan should be installed within reach. Additionally, its five-foot power cord allows for versatile wall placement. 

Other features include three-fan speeds, steel grille, and multiple tilt options to reach wherever you need it.

Greenhouses + Indoor Grow Areas

Greenhouses and growing spaces need a significant amount of airflow and circulation for the purposes of moving fresh air while distributing it throughout the space. With the addition of lighting, dehumidifiers, and water usage, adequate ventilation from fans is required for:

• Even ambient air conditions
• Ventilation
• Reduction in plant rot and mold
• Plant respiration

The Hurricane Super 8 Oscillating Wall Mount Fan is an ideal wall mounted fan with a remote for greenhouses and garages, as it features various features for heat, moisture, and odor removal, including: 

• Wall Installation: Install this heavy-duty fan on walls designed with four-inch thickness with at least one foot of room from the ceiling and sidewalls. 

• Fan Movement: Get more air circulation and evaporation with the fan patterns—figure 8, horizontal, or vertical oscillation.
• Multiple Fans: With the included remote control, you can control one or 50 of the Super 8 fans.

Garages + Sheds

Small garages, sheds, and workshops are subject to hot conditions, usually because they lack air conditioning. Tight working areas may also lack adequate floor space or a window, making a portable air conditioner impractical.

Other issues such as tools, workbenches, or even parked vehicles can impede the placement of floor or table fans.

Small garages and workspaces can benefit from the compact, rugged design of wall mount garage fan. The Vornado 293HD Heavy-Duty Shop Fan is perfect for garage-type conditions.

• Wall Mounted or Table Fan: Versatile in design, the fan can either be used as a tabletop or wall mount fan. Use the handle to mount on the wall with the two included wall brackets, or simply use the sturdy handle for stabilizing on tables.
• Whole Room Circulation: This fan is capable of moving air up to 100-feet, great for drying paint or drywall.

Check out additional household fans and heavy-duty fans that may work best for your attached or detached garage, workspace, and more. If floor space is an issue, you may find that a wall-mounted fan works best for your situation. Wall-mounted fans are increasingly becoming more popular, as they are frequently found in homes, home gyms, garages, greenhouses, and outdoor patios.

While not all wall mounted fans are created equal, the assortment of brands on the market allows you to make the best decision and select a fan brand that is suitable to the environment where it will be used.

How Do Wall Mount Fans Differ from Ceiling Fans?

Ceiling and wall-mounted fans both provide plentiful circulated ambient air throughout any environment, keeping you comfortable in summer and winter. While both provide adequate airflow, they vary in their operation.

Ceiling Fans

Ceiling fans provide comfort in the summer, as the fan circulates air throughout the living space.

During the winter, ceiling fans can pull and circulate warm air trapped at the ceiling by setting them to circulate in the clockwise position. This will help to redistribute warm air throughout the living space.

Ceiling fans, unlike their wall, mounted fan counterparts, are traditionally hard-wired into the ceiling, and they may require the help of a professional electrician to install.

Wall Mount Fans

Wall-mounted fans tend to work in a different fashion. While fans circulate air, the wall-mounted fans push air horizontally throughout the space and not down like ceiling fans. Depending on size and placement, the air circulated may not always be felt at a distance, and they cannot circulate warm air trapped at the ceiling. 

• Plug + Play Operation: Wall-mounted fans do not require hardwiring, so if your ceilings are too high, or there isn’t any wiring in your ceilings, a wall-mounted fan can work well for your space, as they are traditionally plugin 110 – 120-volt outlet fans.
• Air Circulation: The wall-mounted fans push air throughout the space, unlike ceiling fans that push air down. Wall-mounted fans are great for moving air-conditioned air through indoor spaces, as well as remove warm air from the ceiling during the winter.
• Save Floor Space: Aside from the cooling benefits, wall mounted fans do not use any floor or table space. Their wall mounting capability helps you to save floor space for furniture, gym equipment, as well as keep them out of the reach of children and pets.
• Instant Evaporative Cooling: Fans help whisk away sweat and moisture from the skin and other surfaces. In gyms, fans help sweat evaporate quickly for faster cool downtimes. In greenhouses, the evaporation of excess water from plant leaves keeps leaves cool and dry.

How Do You Install a Wall Mount Fan?

Installation of a wall mount fan is fairly simple, as many fans come with brackets and mounting hardware included.

Most walls mounted fans require a minimum installation clearance above the floor and from the ceiling. Ensure the fan can be safely and adequately mounted to the desired spot.

Tools that may be required to install the fan can include an electronic stud finder, drill, and anchor plugs. Remember to read your owner’s manual and all applicable manufacturer’s literature for proper installation.

Wall Mount Fan Sizing

Sizing a wall mounted fan for a room doesn’t require any hard-fast rules. Simply reviewing your space, the mounting wall and the needed cubic feet per minute (CFM) are a good place to start.

Calculating the CFMs will help you determine the best fan for your space. Determine the volume (L x W x H) of the room needing to be cooled then multiply the total volume by the number of recommended air exchanges per hour for that space. Find the correct air exchanges per hour on this chart. Then divide that number by 60 minutes to get the recommended CFM for that space.

Example: 450 sq. ft x 8 ft. ceilings = 3,600 cu. ft.

3,600 cu. ft. x 6 air exchanges per hour = 21,600

21,600 / 60 minutes = 360 CFM

In this example, a fan with 360 cubic feet per minute of airflow (CFM) is appropriate for a 450 square foot or 3,600 cubic foot space.

Wall Mount Fan Usage

Whether you’re a weekend DIY homeowner working in the garage, a greenhouse grower, or a restaurateur trying to keep restaurant patrons cool, there are several wall mount fans designed for your particular use.

Residential Use

Basements, home gyms, playrooms, and other areas need additional air circulation to avoid room stuffiness.

When floor space is limited, or the room is angled or tightly constructed, there can be issues getting the proper ventilation. Wall mountable fans can generate enough airflow throughout the room, even into tight spaces or corners.

One of our best-selling residential wall fans is the Hurricane Supreme Oscillating Fan. It comes in two sizes (12- and 16-inches), so they can be used in a variety of different rooms.

• Wall Installation: Install on the wall next to TVs or corner wireless speakers. Cord and knob controls allow for easy operation of the three-speeds, so this fan should be installed within reach.
• Controls: Cord and knob controls allow for easy operation, so this fan should be installed within reach. Additionally, its five-foot power cord allows for versatile wall placement. 

Other features include three-fan speeds, steel grille, and multiple tilt options to reach wherever you need it.

Greenhouses + Indoor Grow Areas

Greenhouses and growing spaces need a significant amount of airflow and circulation for the purposes of moving fresh air while distributing it throughout the space. With the addition of lighting, dehumidifiers, and water usage, adequate ventilation from fans is required for:

• Even ambient air conditions
• Ventilation
• Reduction in plant rot and mold
• Plant respiration

The Hurricane Super 8 Oscillating Wall Mount Fan is an ideal wall mounted fan with a remote for greenhouses and garages, as it features various features for heat, moisture, and odor removal, including: 

• Wall Installation: Install this heavy-duty fan on walls designed with four-inch thickness with at least one foot of room from the ceiling and sidewalls. 

• Fan Movement: Get more air circulation and evaporation with the fan patterns—figure 8, horizontal, or vertical oscillation.
• Multiple Fans: With the included remote control, you can control one or 50 of the Super 8 fans.

Garages + Sheds

Small garages, sheds, and workshops are subject to hot conditions, usually because they lack air conditioning. Tight working areas may also lack adequate floor space or a window, making a portable air conditioner impractical.

Other issues such as tools, workbenches, or even parked vehicles can impede the placement of floor or table fans.

Small garages and workspaces can benefit from the compact, rugged design of wall mount garage fan. The Vornado 293HD Heavy-Duty Shop Fan is perfect for garage-type conditions.

• Wall Mounted or Table Fan: Versatile in design, the fan can either be used as a tabletop or wall mount fan. Use the handle to mount on the wall with the two included wall brackets, or simply use the sturdy handle for stabilizing on tables.
• Whole Room Circulation: This fan is capable of moving air up to 100-feet, great for drying paint or drywall.

Check out additional household fans and heavy-duty fans that may work best for your attached or detached garage, workspace, and more.