Installing A Power Attic Fan

Whole house fans tend to have higher overall costs than attic ventilation fans.

Installing a power attic fan.

Install roof brackets and fall arrest system to roof. Discover the difference between a attic fan and a whole house fan. Attic ventilation fans are also available with humidistats as well as thermostats. Pricing for attic fan installation varies depending on fan type and its location.

Drive nail through center of vent location. Cool attic cx1500ups power gable mount ventilator. Test the wires to ensure the power is off. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to keep your attic cool with a fan activated by the sun.

When working with electricity always. In attic mark location of solar powered vent between two roof rafters. To install an attic fan over a gable vent in your attic trace the body of the fan onto a piece of plywood that s wide enough to mount on the studs on each side of the vent. A humidistat equipped fan is a good choice for controlling excess attic humidity during the colder months.

However the utility of attic ventilation fans is actually quite a controversial topic. The downside of attic ventilation fans. Then we unbox and install an attic fan. Attic ventilation fans whether hard wired or powered by their own solar panels seem like a low cost and effective way to help keep your house cool.

Turn off electricity at the main fuse box or circuit breaker box that controls the power to the fixture or the room you re working on. You also want a fan that s appropriate for the square footage of your attic space by checking the manufacturer s specifications.