Air Movers

What Is an Air Mover and How Is It Different From a Regular Fan?

An air mover is a high-velocity, low-profile fan built to push a focused stream of air across a wet surface, which evaporates moisture far faster than a general-purpose fan. The Ebac AM2000 is rated 1,060 CFM from a 1/2 HP motor, and the XPOWER X-48ATR and X-830H are rated 3,600 CFM.

Air movers work with commercial dehumidifiers: the fan lifts moisture off the surface, and the dehumidifier removes it from the air. Use air scrubbers alongside them when the air also needs filtering during a job.

How Do You Choose the Right Air Mover for the Job?

Match airflow and positioning to the surface. The Ebac AM2000 offers four operating positions (0, 15, 45 and 90 degrees) with a low-profile outlet that ducts air under carpet, along walls or across ceilings, while the XPOWER X-48ATR is an axial fan rated for rooms up to 180°F that projects a focused stream up to 190 ft.

The range also includes Tornado Windshear axial downdraft and sidedraft models and Powr-Flite F5 (3,000 CFM) and F6 (3,500 CFM) units. Browse the full XPOWER, Powr-Flite and Tornado lines.

How Many Air Movers Can You Run on One Circuit?

It depends on the model's amp draw, so check the listing before you stage a job. The Mercury Corsair 90-2000 is GFCI-protected with daisy-chain capability and connects 5 units on a 15 amp circuit at high speed, or 7 units on a 20 amp circuit at low speed. The XPOWER X-48ATR draws 2.8 amps at 3,600 CFM.

Look for stackable housings, tilt positions and a carrying handle or wheels if the unit moves between rooms often: the XPOWER X-830H has a telescopic handle, wheels and four positioning angles (0°, 20° kickstand, 45° and 90°), and stacks for storage. Compare specs on each product page before ordering.