Every fan needs periodic upkeep, especially if you work in an environment with dirty air. But when it comes to maintenance, some fans save you time and money; unfortunately, many others don’t.

Let’s say you run a food or paper processing business. Which of these choices would you pick every time you have to perform maintenance?

Washdown cycles are a necessary part of the food processing business — but you’re not making money while that equipment is down. And the longer those washdowns take, the more time bacteria has to fester and grow. Adequate heating and ventilation are critical to keeping washdown cycles as short as possible.