Attic fan

In today’s post, we will explore attic fans in terms of features, costs, and more. Find here how to find the best Attic fan & top choices to keep you cool!

We regularly receive emails at Green Building Advisor from homeowners with questions about attic fans: What’s the purpose of the fan in my attic? How often should I run it?…

Three years ago I wrote an article titled, Don’t Let Your Attic Suck – Power Attic Ventilators Are a Bad Idea. Nearly a hundred thousand page views and 93 comments later, it’s still generating lots of heat. I don’t know…

Whole House Fan VS Attic Fan What is the Difference? – HVAC How To

Whole House Fan Blows Away Our A/C Bill.: In certain climates a whole house fan (WHF) is an effective way to offset the high cost of air conditioning. The theory works particularly well in areas with very hot days and nice cool nights like the Central Valley of California where we happen …

ASK THE BUILDER | These fans were the cooling method of choice before modern air conditioning became widespread and affordable. They work well in climates that have lower humidity levels.

Attic fan installation in a hot attic can help make your attic cooler and also reduce the temperature in the rooms below. This can help reduce your air condi...

Installation Video for Cool Attic and Ventamatic Whole House Fan

The pull chain switch in my whole house attic fan broke and I ended up replacing it on a fairly hot day. While working on it I could not believe the heat coming down through the ceiling grate for the fan. I got online to look for an economical and easy solution. What’s a whole house attic fan? In case you’re not familiar, this fan is mounted on the ceiling joists in the attic after a hole has been cut out of the ceiling drywall. An aluminum grate is then installed on the ceiling side. The…

The best attic fans keep your space well ventilated and moisture-free. We compared different models that can really make a difference.