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ATTIC FANS
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Attic fans are an essential part of your homes heating
and cooling system. Heat naturally rises and will ultimately get
trapped in attic space, this coupled with your roofs direct
exposure to sunlight can elevate your attic to a blazing 160
degrees! Poor insulation, and tiny openings around light
fixtures and attic access doors can constantly transfer these
temperatures into living spaces, making them hot, humid and
difficult to sleep in. A common misconception is that a
ridge-vent on your roof’s peak will provide sufficient
ventilation to cool the attic space. While there is a lot of
truth to this, it simply is not enough to keep your attic cool.
While comfort is a major reason people may choose to have an
attic fan installed, there are also many other reasons that will
save you money, aggravation and possible damage to your home.
As temperatures rise in your attic, that heat pours into you
living space. Even with energy efficient windows in place, this
heat becomes trapped and your air conditioning system battles to
keep ahead of the heat coming down. Heat and moisture trapped in
your attic can damage the roof shingles, the wood sheathing the
shingles are attached to, the drywall over your top level, the
insulation and any items you may have stored in your attic.
Moisture can even cause mold and mildew to grow which is a
safety concern for you and your family!
Having an attic fan will not only make your home more
comfortable, it will also prolong the life of your attic, roof
and all material associated with this. It will reduce the amount
of time your A/C runs and promotes healthy ventilation.
The question becomes: why wait? Spring is here and
temperatures are rising, and the sooner you have an attic fan
installed, the sooner you can appreciate all the benefits it has
to offer. Our highly trained and experienced technicians can
expertly install an attic fan in your home in about an hour. We
offer a one year guarantee on our craftsmanship, and product
warranties are as listed below. In addition to exploring the
best fan option for you, we will discuss whether your attic
space has sufficient ventilation for the fan to work properly,
and can explore options to get the best for your investment. We
also provide a full electrical safety evaluation of your home at
no cost to you.
Please take a moment and review some of the options we have to
start saving you money today!
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Attic
Fans
When the temperature climbs above 82°F and you decide to
use air conditioning, you can shut the windows and crank
up the air knowing that the attic fan will save up to
30% on cooling costs by getting rid of trapped super hot
air that tends to collect in attics and cause heat to
back up into the home.
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Attic temperatures can get up to 150°F without an attic
fan. Attic fans create a positive air-flow through your
attic that does not rely on wind or require excessive
passive venting. Excessive passive venting can cause
excessive moisture infiltration in the form of snow or
rain. The attic fan is normally mounted up on the roof
of the home toward the back about two feet down from the
peak. It goes on and off automatically with a
thermostat, so it only runs when it is beneficial. The
attic fan has a flashing that fits in with the shingles
and is water-proof. Attic fans use less than 300 Watts,
and offer these important advantages:
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Lowers
upstairs room temperatures by 10°.
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Lengthens roof life by keeping shingles cooler.
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With an
optional humidistat, keep attics dry during winter
months.
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Saves
up to 30% on air-conditioning costs.
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The exact savings obtained depends on several factors like: the
color of your roof, if the home is shaded, the amount of
insulation you have, and the efficiency of your cooling system.
Ideally, an attic fan installation will pay for itself within 3
years. A high quality attic fan is recommended. A heavy screen
is required to stop pests. All metal construction is preferred
as plastic fans do not hold up as well and over time will crack.
A quality thermostat is also essential to save from climbing up
into the attic for resetting. A firestat, which shuts the attic
fan off for extremely high temperatures, is needed in case of a
home fire. A permanently lubricated motor, insures quiet,
maintenance-free operation.
Our attic fans consist of all metal construction, so there is no
need to worry. |
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Solar Powered Attic
Fan |
2 year Attic Fan
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Lifetime Attic Fan |
| Power consumption |
24 volt motor, 12 watt photovoltaic cell |
120 Volt, 4.5 Amp motor |
120 Volt, Energy
efficient 2.1 Amp Motor |
| Attic Space |
8/12 pitch roof, good to
vent up to 1250 sq ft, for bigger homes 2 may be required |
Up to 8/12 pitch roof
Up to 1100 sq ft attic space
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Up to 8/12 pitch roof
Up to 1800 sq ft attic space |
| Air flow, Cubic Feet
per Minute (CFM) |
Roughly 800CFM at peak
performance, varies with atmospheric conditions and
overhead obstructions. |
1100CFM |
1400CFM |
| When does it work? |
Any time the sun is
out! From sunrise to sunset, all year long.* |
Operates by thermostat
controls, usually set to around 100 degrees. Also needs
a switch installed for safety. |
Operates by thermostat
controls, usually set to around 100 degrees. Also needs
a switch installed for safety. |
| Warranties |
5 year warranty on motor
and 20 years on photovoltaic cell and housing (Manufacturer warranty) |
2 year warranty on the
motor (manufacturer warranty) |
Lifetime warranty on
the motor(manufacturer warranty) |
| Some more things to
consider |
-30% TAX CREDIT!
-The sleek, black and low profile design is attractive
and non-obtrusive.
-Costs no money to operate, which will pay for itself
within 1-3 years.
-Requires no additional electric work.
-EXTREMELY quiet.
Works during the winter to remove moisture (see below). |
-Less of an investment
than other models, with the same benefits.
-sealed bearing motor, never needs oiling
-Aluminum dome and flashing, dome painted brown in color |
-Very long warranty.
This could be the last fan you buy!
-Very powerful, energy efficient motor.
-Gives you the freedom to set the thermostat to your
preference.
-sealed bearing motor, never needs oiling
-Aluminum dome and flashing, silver in color |
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*CFM =
Cubic Feet of Air Per Minute
*Many people wonder why they would need an attic fan in
the winter? The answer is simple, and potentially life
saving! During the winter, hot air gets trapped in the
attic, melting snow on the roof where it rolls down and
refreezes at a lower point. This occurrence can create
ice damming (potentially creating leaks), ice formation
in gutters (can pull gutters off the house) and even
icicles, which can become dangerous if over a walkway or
door.
*During the winter the all the humid air from the house
gets trapped in the attic and obsorbed by any material
up there. This will cause mold in the insulation,
drywall, and wood beams. This would create weakening to
the structure and health problems to the family below.
The humidity will also create bowing of the drywall on
the ceilings of the top floor making the drywall fall
down and the nails to rust and show through the paint. |
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