Increase comfort and customer's dining experience
Efficient and quiet, high volume low speed fans are a cost effective cooling solution for improving your patron experience and encouraging them to return to your comfortable restaurant. Experience optimal comfort and save power by incorporating a fan with variable speed drive into your heating or cooling system. Take advantage of HVLS fans' incredible destratification benefits and adjust your thermostat accordingly. Enhance the comfort of your restaurant, cafe, or hotel with this ideal addition.
Our fans are architecturally designed and virtually silent, making them a comfortable and affordable solution for restaurants and cafes.
Big Ass Fans, HVLS fans, are not only versatile in their installation options, but they can also be customized with unique colors and stylish light accessories to enhance any setting. We have a wide range of fans in stock that are perfect for the hospitality industry, including economical options and cutting-edge smart fans that can be quickly supplied and installed.
Use ceiling fans with air conditioning to decrease your operational costs while increasing your customer comfort who can be sensitive to overly aggressive air conditioning. Additionally, save up to 30% on your energy bills when combining fans with your heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.
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Our in-house trained technicians and trusted partners handle installation to ensure safety, compliance, and performance.
Yes, Jet Black Fan Systems provide ongoing service and maintenance packages, including annual full safety inspections and clean down, to keep your fans performing reliably year after year.
Yes. HVLS fans work with or without AC. In summer, they create a cooling breeze that reduces the effective temperature by up to 6 degrees. In winter, they redistribute warm air trapped at ceiling height, reducing heating costs.
A 7.3m diameter HVLS fan uses about the same power as a standard household toaster - significantly less than air conditioning units, making them a cost-effective and sustainable solution.
Yes, Big Ass Fans are designed with multiple safety features, including secure mounting systems, redundant safety cables, and compliance with NZ building codes.
Yes, HVLS fans require seismic restraints as per the NZ building code for safe installation in NZ’s seismic environment. Jet Black Fan Systems has alot of experience and can guide you through the requirements.
You can request a free site assessment and tailored quote through our website or by contacting our sales team.
Yes, flexible purchasing and finance options are available for btb (not residential) purchases, to help businesses spread out their investment.
We design, specify, supply, and install big industrial fans with a focus on airflow solutions tailored to NZ conditions. Our systems are engineered for reliability, energy efficiency, and backed by local installation and support teams.
HVLS (High Volume, Low Speed) fans are large-diameter ceiling fans that move massive amounts of air at a slow speed. They destratify air, improve airflow, and create a cooling effect that makes large spaces like warehouses, gyms, and schools more comfortable and energy-efficient.
Minimum ceiling height should be 2.4m high, with the fan sitting at minimum of 2.1m high, as per NZ building code.
No, because our HVLS fans operate on a stepless variable speed drive, providing you with the ultimate control of the airflow - the slower they go, the less breeze there is. Only a gentle breeze is required in hospitality to achieve optimal thermal comfort, as your patrons are generally seated.
HVLS fans are so easy to install and do not damage the building. So when you are ready to relocate, simply dismantle them and install them in your new facility. We suggest getting your landlord to approve of this to ensure there are no misunderstandings over assets when your lease is up.
Jet Black Fan Systems has successfully installed fans into Aviation for moisture reduction (with very quick ROI), Warehousing (productivity and engagement gains), Logistics, Gymnastics and Indoor Sports Clubs / Gymnasiums (improve retention of members & instructors), Restaurants and hotels to name a few. If you have questions regarding your industry, just reach out to the team.
We offer the best warranties on the market with Big Ass Fans. Up to 15yrs warranty (product depending) allows you to justify the investment into well engineered equipment you know is built to last.
We like to allow 1 week to QC, customise and dispatch. In some circumstances, we can expedite this process.
Yes, we hold limited stock of Big Ass Fans in Auckland, NZ. Check in with our sales team on availability.
Yes, you can use your qualified electrician to install your fan to our install guidelines. However, where possible we recommend you use our experienced team for optimal safety.
A minimum clearance of 3m from the floor to ceiling is required for commercial fans.
For commercial and industrial fans the installation can vary, depending on the length of the cable run and fire relays / BMS integration required. Allow 1 day per fan.