Big Ass Fans in Green Valley Onion

An Airflow Problem

One of the Mid-Hudson Valley’s largest suppliers of onions for the Eastern Seaboard and Midwest could not maintain adequate airflow in their onion storage warehouse. Air circulation is essential to keeping onions fresh and without it, onions will start to sprout, begin to decay and could be exposed to fungi that could spread and ruin the entire crop in storage.

A Proven Solution

Owner of Green Valley Onion, Ed Sobiech, installed three 24-ft. Powerfoil^® fans throughout the facility. Utilizing Big Ass Fans has proven to reduce spoilage and maintain product consistency.

A Year-Round Result

Using their patented winglet and airfoil design, Big Ass Fans distribute massive volumes of air throughout large spaces. Big Ass Fans not only increase shelf life and reduce neck rot, but they are also extremely energy-efficient. For Ed Sobiech, energy costs were reduced by approximately $2,000 per month. In the winter, the fans are slowed down to recirculate heat in the space. Keeping a consistent temperature ensures that the onions will remain dry and fresh.