The problem
Why warehouses are hard to cool
Warehouses have high roofs, huge floor areas and dock doors that open all day. Heat builds up under the roof sheets and settles between racks, pickers and loaders slow down, and some stock suffers in the heat.
Air conditioning is rarely practical in that volume. The answer is to move a lot of air, bring in cooler fresh air where people work, and push hot air out.
The system
What we recommend for warehouses
HVLS fans
One 24 ft fan covers about 11,688 sq ft. They keep air moving across the whole floor and between racks, so workers feel cooler and floors stay dry.
Industrial duct coolers
Cooled fresh air ducted to packing areas, pick faces and dock zones where people spend the most time.
Exhaust fans
54 inch drop hammer fans high on the walls pull out the hot air that gathers under the roof.
Mobile floor fans
The 48 inch MB1 on wheels for loading bays and temporary work areas.
Sizing
How many HVLS fans and coolers does a warehouse need?
For HVLS fans, a 12 ft fan covers about 5,382 sq ft, 16 ft about 7,535 sq ft, 20 ft about 8,612 sq ft and 24 ft about 11,688 sq ft. A 50,000 sq ft warehouse would need around five 24 ft fans, positioned around racks, lights and cranes. Try the HVLS fan calculator.
For cooling, size duct coolers on the area where people work rather than the whole floor: use the industrial cooler calculator. Site visits are free in Mumbai and nearby areas of Maharashtra; for other locations a visit fee is charged based on the location.
Recommended products
Products for warehouse cooling
HVLS Fan 12 ft
STYLE-12FT · 1.2 kW · 5,382 sq ft
HVLS Fan 16 ft
BREEZE-16FT · 0.9 kW · 7,535 sq ft
HVLS Fan 20 ft
ZEPHYR-20FT · 1.0 kW · 8,612 sq ft
HVLS Fan 24 ft
DYNAMIC-24FT · 1.5 kW · 11,688 sq ft
Industrial Duct Air Cooler 18,000 CMH
1.1 kW · up to 1,000 sq ft
Industrial Duct Air Cooler 22,000 CMH
1.5 kW · up to 1,200 sq ft
Industrial Duct Air Cooler 25,000 CMH
2 kW · up to 1,500 sq ft
Industrial Duct Air Cooler 30,000 CMH
3 kW · up to 2,000 sq ft
Industrial Duct Air Cooler 50,000 CMH
4.5 kW · up to 3,000 sq ft
Stainless Steel (SS-304) Duct Air Cooler 25,000 CMH
SS-304 body · BLDC motor
Mobile Floor Fan MB1
48 inch · PMSM · 38,000 m³/h · on wheelsProjects
See our installations
We have installed industrial coolers, ducting, HVLS fans and exhaust fans for factories, warehouses and farms across India. See our projects, or ask us for a reference site near you.
Why E-Cool
One supplier for fans and coolers
Made in our own factories
Industrial coolers are manufactured at our two plants in MIDC Murbad, near Mumbai, so you deal with the maker, not a trader.
Cooling pads from our own line
We produce cellulose cooling pads in 7090 and 5090 grades on our own production line, with above 80% cooling efficiency.
Single or three phase, with VFD
Motors from 1.1 to 4.5 kW in single or three phase, with single speed or VFD variable speed control.
Installed and serviced
Our team designs ducting, installs, commissions and services the system, with spare parts for the life of the coolers.
Supplied across India and abroad
Installations and dealers across India, exports to Africa, the Middle East and Latin America, and registered on GeM for government buyers.
Since 2009
Manufacturing and exporting evaporative cooling products since 2009.
FAQ
Common questions
What is the best way to cool a warehouse?
Combine HVLS fans for air movement across the whole floor with industrial duct coolers where people work, and exhaust fans to remove hot air under the roof.
How many HVLS fans does a warehouse need?
Roughly one 24 ft fan per 11,688 sq ft, or one 20 ft fan per 8,612 sq ft, adjusted for racks, lights and roof height.
Do HVLS fans cool the air?
They do not lower the air temperature; the breeze makes people feel cooler. Pair them with industrial coolers where the air itself must be cooler.
Can coolers be used with racks and stock?
Yes, with ducts aimed at work areas. Keep good exhaust so humidity does not build up around sensitive stock.
Need help choosing?
Tell us the space and what you need to cool. Our sales team will suggest the right models and send a quotation.