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Air King 9318 18-Inch Multi-Mount Fan

  • 3,190 CFMon high
  • 18-inchhead
  • 3speeds
  • 1/6 HPmotor
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Specs cited from Manufacturer source ↗

The Air King 9318 is an 18-inch, 1/6 HP fan with one bracket for walls, ceilings or steel beams. Air King rates it at 3,190 CFM and 67 dBA on high, dropping to a quiet 49 dBA on low.

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What works

  • 3,190 CFM on high from an 18-inch head
  • 3 speeds, down to 2,660 CFM on low
  • Tilting head to aim the airflow
  • 1/6 HP motor on standard 120 V power
  • 9-ft power cord

What doesn't

  • No oscillation
  • No outdoor rating or warranty term is published

Who it's for

Good fit

  • Workshops, clubs and classrooms where the best spot is a beam or ceiling, not a wall
  • Small bays and workstations that need a directed 18-inch stream
  • Rooms that want quiet background airflow on low speed

Look elsewhere if

  • Large shops and warehouses that need a much bigger fan
  • Anyone who wants oscillating coverage
  • Buyers who need a published outdoor rating or warranty term

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Why it stands out

Air King sells its 18-inch, 1/6 HP fan in several formats. The 9318 is the flexible one. The listing says its bracket mounts to walls, ceilings or steel beams, and the head pivots up and down and locks at the angle you set. If you are not sure yet where the fan will end up, this is the version to buy.

The numbers come straight from Air King's table: 3,190 / 2,970 / 2,660 CFM at up to 1,500 RPM, drawing 180 / 150 / 125 W. The noise spread is unusually wide. High is 67 dBA, medium 58 and low 49, quiet enough for a classroom or office corner. At 21.4 lb and 21.5 x 16 x 21 inches, it is also the lightest 18-inch Air King.

What to know before you buy

  • Power: 120 V and 1.5 A on high. Air King lists a 9-foot cord and a rear pull-cord switch; the listing instead describes a 6-foot cord and a front-mounted rotary and pull-cord switch. Plan the outlet for the shorter cord.
  • Mounting: the fan is light, but a ceiling or beam install still needs solid fastening and clearance for the head to pivot.
  • Coverage: fixed aim, no oscillation.
  • Not published: neither Air King's data nor the listing gives an outdoor rating or a warranty term.

How it compares

  • Air King 9518 wall mount: the same motor and 3,190 CFM rating on a wall-only bracket, at 24.8 lb. Its listing says the head also turns side to side.
  • Air King 9020: a 20-inch wall fan with a 1/6 HP motor, rated at 3,670 CFM and a lower 62 dBA on high. Better if it only ever goes on a wall.
  • Patterson H18A: a heavier-duty 17-inch yoke-mount fan with a 1/2 HP motor, rated at 3,800 CFM with a 12-foot cord, for harder shop duty.

Bottom line

The 9318 is the 18-inch Air King to buy when mounting flexibility matters. It is light, documented and quiet on low. If the fan will only ever go on a wall, the 20-inch 9020 is quieter on high and moves more air.

Verdict

Buy the 9318 if you need one compact 18-inch fan that can go on a wall, ceiling or beam, with a genuinely quiet low setting. Skip it if the fan will only ever hang on a wall; the 20-inch Air King 9020 moves more air at a lower 62 dBA.

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Questions people ask

Where can the Air King 9318 be mounted?
The listing says it mounts to walls, ceilings or steel beams, and the head pivots up and down and locks in place.
How loud is the Air King 9318?
Air King lists 67 dBA on high, 58 dBA on medium and 49 dBA on low.
How long is the power cord?
Air King's product page lists a 9-foot cord, while the Amazon listing describes a 6-foot white SPT cord. Plan your outlet around the shorter figure.
How much power does the 9318 draw?
180 W and 1.5 A on high, 125 W and 1.0 A on low, from a 1/6 HP, 120 V motor.
Is the 9318 the same fan as the 9518?
It shares the 9518's motor and 3,190 CFM rating. The 9518 uses a wall-only bracket and weighs 24.8 lb; the 9318's multi-mount bracket also fits ceilings and beams.

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 3,190 CFM in context

The Air King 9318 18-Inch Multi-Mount Fan has a listed airflow of 3,190 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 ft³81×45 s
Two-car garage22 × 20 × 9 ft · 3,960 ft³48×1.2 min
Workshop40 × 30 × 12 ft · 14,400 ft³13×4.5 min
Warehouse bay100 × 50 × 16 ft · 80,000 ft³2.4×25 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 180 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.

$58estimated 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 September 14, 2026. Each specification can have a different source-check date; the evidence below is the most precise source information available here.

Sources for 15 listed specifications
  • Airflow (high): Air King 9318 manufacturer product page · checked Sep 15, 2026 · 9318 row in specifications table — “18-inch blade; CFM 3190 / 2970 / 2660; RPM 1500 / 1300 / 1100; amps 1.5 / 1.3 / 1.0; watts 180 / 150 / 125; dB 67 / 58 / 49; weight 21.4 lb; dimensions 21.5 x 16 x 21 in.”
  • Airflow (medium): Air King 9318 manufacturer product page · checked Sep 15, 2026 · 9318 row in specifications table — “18-inch blade; CFM 3190 / 2970 / 2660; RPM 1500 / 1300 / 1100; amps 1.5 / 1.3 / 1.0; watts 180 / 150 / 125; dB 67 / 58 / 49; weight 21.4 lb; dimensions 21.5 x 16 x 21 in.”
  • Airflow (low): Air King 9318 manufacturer product page · checked Sep 15, 2026 · 9318 row in specifications table — “18-inch blade; CFM 3190 / 2970 / 2660; RPM 1500 / 1300 / 1100; amps 1.5 / 1.3 / 1.0; watts 180 / 150 / 125; dB 67 / 58 / 49; weight 21.4 lb; dimensions 21.5 x 16 x 21 in.”
  • Blade diameter: Air King 9318 manufacturer product page · checked Sep 15, 2026 · 9318 row in specifications table — “18-inch blade; CFM 3190 / 2970 / 2660; RPM 1500 / 1300 / 1100; amps 1.5 / 1.3 / 1.0; watts 180 / 150 / 125; dB 67 / 58 / 49; weight 21.4 lb; dimensions 21.5 x 16 x 21 in.”
  • Speeds: Air King 9318 manufacturer product page · checked Sep 15, 2026 · 9318 model-group Details section — “3-speed, 1/6 HP, 120V motor; rear pull-cord control; 9-foot cord; pivoting head.”
  • Max speed: Air King 9318 manufacturer product page · checked Sep 15, 2026 · 9318 row in specifications table — “18-inch blade; CFM 3190 / 2970 / 2660; RPM 1500 / 1300 / 1100; amps 1.5 / 1.3 / 1.0; watts 180 / 150 / 125; dB 67 / 58 / 49; weight 21.4 lb; dimensions 21.5 x 16 x 21 in.”
  • Motor: Air King 9318 manufacturer product page · checked Sep 15, 2026 · 9318 model-group Details section — “3-speed, 1/6 HP, 120V motor; rear pull-cord control; 9-foot cord; pivoting head.”
  • Power draw: Air King 9318 manufacturer product page · checked Sep 15, 2026 · 9318 row in specifications table — “18-inch blade; CFM 3190 / 2970 / 2660; RPM 1500 / 1300 / 1100; amps 1.5 / 1.3 / 1.0; watts 180 / 150 / 125; dB 67 / 58 / 49; weight 21.4 lb; dimensions 21.5 x 16 x 21 in.”
  • Current: Air King 9318 manufacturer product page · checked Sep 15, 2026 · 9318 row in specifications table — “18-inch blade; CFM 3190 / 2970 / 2660; RPM 1500 / 1300 / 1100; amps 1.5 / 1.3 / 1.0; watts 180 / 150 / 125; dB 67 / 58 / 49; weight 21.4 lb; dimensions 21.5 x 16 x 21 in.”
  • Voltage: Air King 9318 manufacturer product page · checked Sep 15, 2026 · 9318 model-group Details section — “3-speed, 1/6 HP, 120V motor; rear pull-cord control; 9-foot cord; pivoting head.”
  • Noise: Air King 9318 manufacturer product page · checked Sep 15, 2026 · 9318 row in specifications table — “18-inch blade; CFM 3190 / 2970 / 2660; RPM 1500 / 1300 / 1100; amps 1.5 / 1.3 / 1.0; watts 180 / 150 / 125; dB 67 / 58 / 49; weight 21.4 lb; dimensions 21.5 x 16 x 21 in.”
  • Noise: Air King 9318 exact-model specification sheet · checked Sep 15, 2026 · Page 1, exact-model performance table: DB A high/med/low columns. — “MODEL CFM RPM AMPS WATTS DB A — 9318: DB A high 67”
  • Weight: Air King 9318 manufacturer product page · checked Sep 15, 2026 · 9318 row in specifications table — “18-inch blade; CFM 3190 / 2970 / 2660; RPM 1500 / 1300 / 1100; amps 1.5 / 1.3 / 1.0; watts 180 / 150 / 125; dB 67 / 58 / 49; weight 21.4 lb; dimensions 21.5 x 16 x 21 in.”
  • Dimensions (W × H × D): Air King 9318 manufacturer product page · checked Sep 15, 2026 · 9318 row in specifications table — “18-inch blade; CFM 3190 / 2970 / 2660; RPM 1500 / 1300 / 1100; amps 1.5 / 1.3 / 1.0; watts 180 / 150 / 125; dB 67 / 58 / 49; weight 21.4 lb; dimensions 21.5 x 16 x 21 in.”
  • Cord length: Air King 9318 manufacturer product page · checked Sep 15, 2026 · 9318 entry in product details — “3-speed, 1/6 HP, 120V motor; rear pull-cord control; 9-foot cord; pivoting head.”
  • Tilting head: Air King 9318 manufacturer product page · checked Sep 15, 2026 · 9318 entry in product details — “3-speed, 1/6 HP, 120V motor; rear pull-cord control; 9-foot cord; pivoting head.”

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