How Long Has This Form Of Home Cooling Been Used?

Before there was air conditioning, people used fans to cool their homes. Whole house fans have been used in the United States for a very long time. Within the last 15 years, fan designs and efficiencies have changed dramatically for the better.

Will Your Whole House Fans Affect The Blown-In Insulation In My Attic?

By virtue of design, our fans will have a minimal impact on attic insulation.

When Should I Use My Fan?

Typically the evening and early morning hours. Anytime the outdoor temperature is cooler than inside your home.

Ceiling Mounted Whole House Fans

by George Karonis March 27, 2013

These whole house fans mount on the ceiling of your home, between the attic and living space.

A fan is mounted in the ceiling of the home, between the attic and living space. Whenever outdoor air temperature is cooler than inside the home, windows are opened and the fan is turned on.

ceilingmount The Fan pulls cooler outdoor air into the home cooling the home. As the fan pushes air into the attic, the hot stale attic air is exhausted to the outside via existing roof and attic venting.

Traditional Ceiling Mounted Whole House Fans

Move Massive Amounts Of Air. If Installing This Style Of Fan – Make Sure You Have The Proper Amount Of Roof/Attic Venting To Allow The Pressurized Air Out Of Your Home.

Leaves A Large HOLE In Your Living Area

During The Winter Months, Heat From Your Home Will Escape From The Living Area & Enter Your Attic. In Colder Climates, This Could Destroy You Home (Mold, Ice Dams, etc.). If Installing This Type Of Fan – It Is Suggested They Are Covered During Off-Season Use.

Requires Maintenance

These Style Of Fans Require Maintenance.

Because Of Their Size, Roof Venting Requirements And Other Factors, You Will Not Find This Style Of Fan Available For Sale Here.

Installation Can Be Extensive

Many Traditional Whole House Fans Require Joist Cutting & Extensive Framing. Because Of The Time & Effort Involved In Installation, Install Costs Are Much Higher.