Belt-driven blowers are typically quieter than direct-drive blowers and provide more control over the blower fans' speed and airflow. These blowers come with a drive package that includes the motor, belts, and bushings.

Belt-drive blowers without drive do not come with a drive package, so the user must provide the motor and other drive components. Belt-drive blowers are typically quieter and provide more control over the blower speed and airflow than direct-drive blowers.

Direct-drive blowers with drive feature a blower wheel that is mounted onto the motor shaft to reduce friction and improve efficiency compared to a belt-drive blower. Direct-drive blowers have fewer moving parts and typically require less maintenance than belt-drive blowers. These blowers are commonly attached to or installed within equipment as an OEM component to generate airflow.

Kitchen air blowers help to ventilate a kitchen or similar environment having grease-laden or humid air. Belt-driven blowers are typically quieter and provide more control over the fans' blade speed and airflow than direct-drive fans. These blowers come with a drive package that includes a motor, belts, and bushings.