The 10 Best Centrifugal Blowers

Clean up after a leak or get rid of an unpleasant smell with the Xpower Commercial (about $89), a lightweight model for your home or business. Not only does it give you a powerful 800-CFM airflow, but it even has a timer, so you don't have to worry about forgetting it.

With the included speed controller, it's a breeze to change the output of the TerraBloom Inline (around $44), a fairly quiet model that helps you ventilate, regulate humidity, and more. Note that, unfortunately, the mounting bracket cannot be removed once it is snapped into place.

A tough unit made for the long-haul, the EBM Papst Single Inlet (around $334) gives you strength and stability, with a 318-CFM rate of airflow and a die-cast aluminum housing. It functions in temperatures from 15 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit with a noise level of 69 decibels.

The Utuo Brushless Radial (appx. $18) is a versatile model that can help with everything from cooling to keeping inflatable decorations up and running. It's also quite simple to install, with a two-pin connector that doesn't require a degree in engineering to understand.

Whether you need ventilation, cooling, or drying, the Stanley High Velocity (around $51) is an option to consider. It arrives fully assembled and ready to go wherever you do, thanks to a big, comfortable handle and a moderate weight of about 7 pounds.

You can feel safe and confident using the Fasco 1600 RPM (about $75) in ventilation and heating applications, since it is both UL recognized and Canadian Standards Association certified. Plus, the motor has thermal protection to prevent overheating.

The Dayton Permanent Split Capacitor (about $105) is a direct drive model with a robust steel housing and cast-aluminum end shields that offer excellent heat dissipation. For your convenience, it mounts in any position, making it useful for new builds or as a replacement part.

The Fantech FR 110 (about $132) is an inline duct choice that is particularly suited to life as a bathroom exhaust fan. It can handle air stream temperatures of up to 140 degrees, and meets Energy Star requirements. so it's efficient and somewhat eco-friendly.

Wet floors aren't just unsightly, they're also a hazard, but they're no match for the Shop-Vac Mighty Mini Air Mover (around $71). The 500-CFM motor makes short work of household messes, and if one isn't enough, you can connect multiple units together with the onboard outlets.

The TerraBloom Silent Series (about $140) is smarter than the average model, with an integrated sensor that offers an automatic operation. When the temperature reaches your preselected level, the unit kicks on, which should save you some money on your energy bill.