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Wall Mount Fans: Installation Instructions

Some places on Earth do not only require a heater for the colder months but also an air-cooling system during moments of unbearable heat. Oftentimes, those who live in the northern part of the world may find the heat bearable but those who live a little further down the south may think otherwise. While air conditioning systems could be effective in making a room a little bit colder, some people find it impractical and costly. Fortunately, the use of wall mount fans are always there as an alternative and it does have to cost them just as much.

Types of wall mount fans

Wall fans come in different shapes and sizes all made to fit your style and preferences. However, they are all designed for one purpose – they help allow proper air circulation inside the home and they are installed at a certain height in a wall in your home.

Industrial-grade wall fans are quite the same as the regular fans only that they are used for places that need powerful air circulation such as churches, offices, warehouses and many more. These types of fans are often made of steel to help it provide powerful air.

Other types of wall fans are the misting fan kits. They are also similar to the regular type of fans only that they produce fine water vapor or “mist” to help reduce air temperature in a room by 30 degrees Fahrenheit at most.

Most of the times, fans come with a three speed option.

How to install wall mount fans

Whether you decide to buy regular wall fans, industrial-grade type of misting fans, one thing is for sure: it comes with a complete kits and instruction manual to make setting up and installing easier for you. Most of the time, they would come with mounting brackets for which to attach your fans into.

Before installing the fans into a wall, the first thing that you have to is set up the main fan. This would include the motor, which is located at the rear end of the fan. The fan back guard and blade will also have to be installed along the motor shaft, making sure that they are aligned. After this the front guard will be attached – nuts and screws should be installed securely while attaching each items.

Find a perfect place at which you will mount your fan – the height and location will be up to your preferences and your convenience, just make sure that you keep it out of the reach of children. When you have found that, use a power drill to make a hole on the wall. Mount the fan to it, which is already installed with the mounting brackets, and then attach the screw securely.

Most of the times, wall mount fans are installed near plug sockets but you should not have a problem with that as these fans sometimes with a long plug cable. To keep things neat, staple the wire into the wall so that it does not move around as well.