Anyone got a 10’ (or close to it) ceiling fan in their shop they’d recommend? I’m looking to put one large fan in my 30’x46’ shop, with the intent to have that one fan move enough air in the summer that it’s bearable to be out there. What I’m not going to do is buy the “Big Ass” brand that costs $4k for a ceiling fan.

Thoughts?

They got 100"-120" fans on Amazon for $350 -$700. That what I found on a quick peak look.

I do! ...and it's a whole bunch less than Big Ass...like seriously, a WHOLE bunch less!

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Home-De...ith-Remote-Included-AM590B-MBK/318931015

Moves 15000 CFM on high, has a "natural breeze" mode, where it randomly varies the fan speed if you want, runs on 120v and is very quiet, and retails for $329! When I got mine about a year ago, it was $319, but when we pulled the trigger on ordering it, it was on sale and tax and all out the door was less than $290. LOVE it!!! You're welcome!

Oops...I fat fingered my numbers...25000 cfm on high.

Claims Rep, is your shop insulated? We had spray foam installed when we built it...with the fan on and all 4 rollup doors open in a 32 x 48, it was completely comfortable through the summer.

DOA, thanks for the recommendation. I’d looked at that one and was considering it. Given the personal recommendation, I think I’ll give it a try. 👍

Shop is not insulated, cause I don’t plan to spend a whole lot of time out there.

I hope you like it as much as we like ours!

'Huntress rehabs and refinishes antique furniture in our shop, and she spends a lot of time having to turn it off because she'll have fresh paint or stain on one project, and sanding another project...can't have those two things mixing! L

I got a 10 footer for my barn a couple years ago. Can't remember the brand or the website I bought it from but it's got 5 speeds and an auto off timer. So far it's done well. Seems like I paid 650 for it.

This is just me, the ceiling fan, no matter how good it is, isn't enough for a shop, at least not for me. I'd also get one of the giant rolling fans and position wherever I'm working.

Yep, I'm in your corner. My shop is well insulated and has upstairs storage with a door at the bottom. I have two windows cracked and the door open at the bottom of the stairs in summer. I have vents and windows open upstairs in Summer, it "draws" good. When it's really hot , I work out there and don't open the big garage doors. I found the longer I utilize the cool air in there from the temp drop at night the better.

I have found that leaving all the shop doors closed with a floor based large fan is the way to go. I would much rather circulate the air already inside than let the draft pull 98 degree air in. I can notice a 12-15 degree temp drop if I am outside then walk inside. morning or late evening is fine to open the big doors. 3,100 sq ft spray foamed with no air conditioning.

My building where I work has a 2400 sq ft shop, there is a 12 ft Big ass fan. It pushes a lot of air, but it's just circuiting hot air since it's near the ceiling. It's great if it's not that hot out and you want a little breeze. Useless in the summer if you ask me. Much better keeping all the doors shut with a floor fan.

Chances are I’ll add a floor fan, but only after I come across a deal on marketplace.

We're a foundry. We are normally 10F above ambient year-round. About 15 years ago, we installed a Big Ass Fan over our grinders. The guys love it in the winter and hate it in the summer. The problem is with the air in the ceiling being hot. Regardless of which direction we run the fan, it seems to parch the guys by flowing hotter air by them. What our guys love are the Port-A-Cool fans. We just can't put them in very many places.

The porta cool fans are nice, but they do tend to cause a lot of rust. Not cheap either.

Installed many of the big ass fans. Pricey but I've never had an issue...