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Big Air 96-inch Industrial Ceiling Fan

Big Air 96-inch Industrial Ceiling Fan
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  • 13,000 CFMon high
  • 96-inchsweep
  • 6speeds
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Specs cited from Manufacturer source ↗Photos: Amazon listing ↗ · refreshed Oct 28, 2026

The Big Air 96-inch is a nine-blade, reversible DC ceiling fan with a six-speed remote for indoor shops, barns and great rooms. Its listing publishes no CFM, wattage or weight, so you are buying the span and the feature set, not a rated airflow.

What works

  • 13,000 CFM on high from a 96-inch sweep
  • 6 speed settings
  • 1-year warranty
  • Remote control and a 6-inch downrod are standard in the box

What doesn't

  • No published CFM, wattage, sound level or weight
  • Indoor use only

Who it's for

Good fit

  • Indoor shops, barns and great rooms that want a 96-inch sweep on a remote
  • Buildings running several fans, since the listing says one remote can operate multiple units
  • Year-round use: the listing describes reversible airflow for summer cooling and winter warm-air circulation

Look elsewhere if

  • Covered patios, porches or damp spaces; the listing says indoor use only
  • Buyers who need a published CFM or wattage to size a space
  • Anyone planning around the spec sheet of a different Big Air or Maxx Air 96-inch variant

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Why it stands out

The Big Air 96-inch is a lot of fan for an indoor shop or barn: a 96-inch sweep, nine metal blades, a DC motor and a six-speed remote. The listing says the motor reverses for winter use, the remote can run several fans at once, and it docks in a wall holder so it does not disappear into a toolbox.

What it lacks is numbers. The listing publishes no CFM, no wattage, no weight and no sound rating, and it does not name an exact model number. Big Air and Maxx Air sell several 96-inch ICF variants with different finishes and location ratings, so do not borrow another variant's spec sheet for this one.

What to know before you buy

  • Location: indoor only, per the listing. Keep it out of porches, wash bays and other damp spaces.
  • Mounting: a 96-inch fan needs a ceiling box or structural mount rated for its weight, and the listing does not state that weight. Read it off the carton or manual before you pick hardware, and keep the sweep clear of walls, lights and door tracks. Only a 6-inch downrod is included, so a high ceiling may need a longer one.
  • Power: DC motor, no published wattage.
  • Warranty: 1 year from the manufacturer.

How it compares

  • Progress Lighting Huff 96-inch: the same span, but Progress Lighting documents 14,482 CFM on 49 W, lists it for damp locations and backs it with a limited lifetime warranty. The better-documented buy.
  • Westinghouse Widespan 7224900: 100 inches and 20,483 CFM on 115 W. Also indoor only, and it mounts directly to structure. Choose it when you need the most rated airflow.
  • Maxxair ICF96 WLWH: another nine-blade 96-inch fan with a remote, sold as wet-location rated on 110V. The pick if the fan has to live outside.

If there is no structure that can carry a fan this size, a wall-mount industrial fan is the practical alternative.

Bottom line

The Big Air 96-inch covers the basics a big indoor fan needs: remote, reverse and a DC motor. But it asks you to buy on span alone. If airflow numbers matter, the Huff 96-inch is the safer choice at the same size.

Verdict

Buy the Big Air 96-inch if you want a big nine-blade indoor fan with remote control and care more about span than spec sheets. Skip it if you need rated airflow to size the space or the fan will hang outdoors; the Progress Lighting Huff 96-inch documents both.

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Questions people ask

How much air does the Big Air 96-inch fan move?
The listing does not publish a CFM figure. For a documented fan at the same span, Progress Lighting rates the Huff P250030-009 at 14,482 CFM.
Can the Big Air 96-inch be installed outdoors?
No. The listing says the fan is for indoor use only. For a spot exposed to weather, look at the Maxxair ICF96 WLWH, which is sold as a wet-location 96-inch fan.
What comes in the box?
The listing says a six-speed remote with a wall holder and a 6-inch downrod are standard.
What warranty does it have?
The listing states a 1-year manufacturer warranty.
How much power does it use?
No wattage is published. The listing describes a DC motor and claims up to 65% energy savings over traditional AC fan motors.

Before you buy

Installation and buying checks

Use these questions to verify the exact configuration. Linked facts are cited; unlisted details stay questions.

  1. Mounting and support

    What mounting method and hardware does the exact unit require?

  2. Clearance and handling

    Do the listed physical details leave enough clearance for installation, adjustment, and service?

  3. Electrical match

    Does the documented electrical information match the planned supply? Confirm the installed unit’s nameplate and installation instructions before connecting it.

  4. Airflow at the job

    Is the listed airflow rated at an operating point that matches the job after placement, obstructions, and system resistance are considered?

  5. Location requirements

    Does the site require an environmental rating or guard? Neither is listed here.

Put 13,000 CFM in context

The Big Air 96-inch Industrial Ceiling Fan has a listed airflow of 13,000 cubic feet per minute. The table compares this rated volume with example room volumes. It does not measure fresh-air exchange, air speed at your body, or room coverage.

RoomSizeNominal room volumes / hourNominal pass interval
One-car garage22 × 12 × 9 ft · 2,376 ft³328×11 s
Two-car garage22 × 20 × 9 ft · 3,960 ft³197×18 s
Workshop40 × 30 × 12 ft · 14,400 ft³54×1.1 min
Warehouse bay100 × 50 × 16 ft · 80,000 ft³9.8×6.2 min

A circulation fan does not by itself replace indoor air. Exhaust airflow depends on a makeup-air path and system resistance. Use installed outdoor airflow for ventilation calculations.

Formula: airflow × 60 ÷ room volume. CDC explains the ventilation form of this equation; here the input is a catalog rating, so the result is a volume comparison.

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Operating estimate

What could it cost to run?

This uses the listed 35 W power draw. The example below assumes 8 hours a day, 250 days a year, at $0.16 per kWh. Change the assumptions for your utility rate and schedule.

$11estimated electricity cost per year

This is an energy estimate, not a bill. Draw can vary by speed, supply voltage, controls, and the fan's actual load.

Listing details

What we know about this listing

Listing data was imported on October 28, 2026. Each specification can have a different source-check date; the evidence below is the most precise source information available here.

Sources for 8 listed specifications

Photos illustrate the listed model. Confirm the current variant, included hardware, and finish with the seller before purchase.

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