Wet carpet is a race against time: the longer moisture sits, the closer you get to delamination, odor, and mold. The Sandia Gen-Air 90-0000 is the air mover carpet cleaners and restoration techs put down first - a 1/2 HP, 3-speed unit that pushes up to 2400 CFM across wet carpet, then tilts back to throw air up a wall or across drapes when the water has wicked higher than the floor.
Use cases
Carpet cleaning dry-downs. Position one Gen-Air per room after hot water extraction and carpets are typically walk-ready far sooner, which means fewer callbacks about resoiling from damp traffic.
Water damage restoration. The three speeds let techs start high for bulk evaporation and drop to low for finish drying without moving equipment around.
Wall, ceiling, and drapery drying. The housing tilts back to aim the 10-inch fan upward - useful after overhead leaks or for drying freshly cleaned upholstery and curtains.
Fleet and multi-room jobs. Units stack three high, so a van or supply closet holds a full drying package in one footprint.
Specifications
- Motor: 1/2 HP, 115V
- Airflow: 1500 / 1900 / 2400 CFM (3 speeds: 780, 1000, 1150 RPM)
- Fan: 10-inch steel blade and frame
- Body: roto-molded high-density polyethylene - resists dents, chips, and cracks
- Dimensions: 19.5 x 14.5 x 19.2 inches
- Weight: 32 lbs
- Cord: 20-foot, 16/3 gauge
- Stackable up to three units
- Warranty: lifetime on body, 1 year on motor and electrical
Frequently asked questions
How many air movers do I need per room?
For routine carpet-cleaning dry-downs, one unit per average room pointed along the traffic lane works well. For water damage drying, the industry rule of thumb is one air mover per 10-16 linear feet of wall, so a flooded room may take two to four units working with a dehumidifier.
Can it dry walls and ceilings?
Yes. The Gen-Air housing tilts back so the airflow aims upward, letting you dry water-stained drywall, curtains, or upholstery without propping the unit on furniture.
How loud is a 1/2 HP air mover?
Expect vacuum-cleaner-level noise on high. Running the lower speeds overnight in occupied homes is common practice - low still moves 1500 CFM, plenty for finish drying.
What is the difference between an air mover and a regular fan?
An air mover concentrates its airflow in a low, fast sheet across the surface you are drying, which strips away the moist boundary layer far faster than a box fan stirring the whole room. That focused airflow is why a 32 lb air mover outdries a much larger household fan.
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized Sandia dealer with US-based customer service. The Gen-Air 90-0000 ships with Sandia backing: a lifetime warranty on the roto-molded body and one year on the motor and electrical components.