What is a Window Fan?
A window fan uses an electrically-powered fan blade to draw fresh cool air from the outside or ventilate stale hot air from a room. Window fan manufacturers design units to fit into open windows and sills with the addition of vertical and horizontal extenders. The result should be an airtight comfort system which keeps the air in a room circulating. A window fan unit may only have one fan blade which can run in two different directions. One direction draws air from the outside into a room and keeps it circulating, much like a standard room fan. The other direction pulls warm air out of the room and into the outside environment. This feature may prove useful for ventilating excessive smoke or cooking odors. Another window fan model features two independently controlled fans. These fans may work together to draw air in or ventilate air out, but quite often they work in opposite directions. The result is a more temperate room temperature, especially if a thermostat is used to control the
Holmes®’ window fans are designed specifically to fit virtually all windows. Holmes® window fans have special features for this purpose, such as extender panels and windowsill holders. Installation of our window fans is designed to be quick and easy, with no tools required. Options available on window fans include the following: electric reversibility for air intake, air exhaust, or even air exchange; thermostats; digital thermostats; temperature displays; and sleep settings for quieter performance at night. Thermostats are particularly useful on window fans, as most people tend to use this type of fan in their bedroom. You can set the thermostat to your desired comfort level. The thermostat will then automatically turn the window fan on or off, in order to maintain your set temperature. This feature is especially welcome in the fall or early spring. As the night air cools down, your fan will turn off, and then turn on again as the morning sun begins to warm your room.
Pelonis’ window fans are designed specifically to fit virtually all windows. Pelonis window fans have special features for this purpose, such as extender panels and windowsill holders. Installation of our window fans is designed to be quick and easy, with no tools required. Options available on window fans include the following: electric reversibility for air intake, air exhaust, or even air exchange; thermostats and digital display.
