TL;DR
An air mover is the low-profile, high-velocity fan that restoration crews aim across wet floors, walls, and cabinets to strip the boundary layer of humid air off surfaces so moisture evaporates faster into the room, where dehumidifiers capture it. Centrifugal models push a focused jet along the floor while axial ones move larger volumes for open areas.
What it means
An air mover is the low-profile, high-velocity fan that restoration crews aim across wet floors, walls, and cabinets to strip the boundary layer of humid air off surfaces so moisture evaporates faster into the room, where dehumidifiers capture it. Centrifugal models push a focused jet along the floor while axial ones move larger volumes for open areas. Industry drying standards under IICRC S500 set placement counts, roughly one unit per 10 to 16 linear feet of wet wall. After a flood loss, homeowners typically live with several running around the clock for 3 to 5 days.
Where it sits in the glossary
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Why Ohio homeowners should know it
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