5 Reasons a Whole House Fan is a Great Upgrade for Your Home

Whole house fans can be a great alternative to a traditional air conditioner for cooling your home and improving your house ventilation without raising the utility costs.

Usually installed in the central part of the house, the fans offer natural ventilation by replacing the warm, stale indoor air with the cool, fresh outside air rushing through the open windows and doors.

Here are the top five reasons why whole house fans can be a great upgrade to your home by offering an economical and effective home ventilation solution.

1.  They are energy efficient. 

Unlike air conditioners, whole house fans offer an energy-efficient way to cool your house. They work on a natural ventilation method that reduces energy usage, lowering your carbon footprint.

2. They are quiet. 

Unlike the traditional whole house fans that were mounted above the air intake shutter, modern fans are installed further into the attic with a long duct running between the intake grid and the fan unit. This dampens the sound of the fan operating, making the fans much quieter than the previous models.

3. They offer quick cooling.

Whole house fans are powerful devices, mounted to a centralized vent in the ceiling of your home. They are most effective in areas where the outside air is cooler than the home’s indoor air. The fans quickly cool the home by pushing out the warm, stale indoor air while allowing the rushing in of the cooler outside air through the open windows.

Whole house fans can cool the entire house in minutes rather than circulating the stale indoor air as done by traditional air conditioners.

4. They improve the indoor air quality.

Insulating your house during the winter months can cause the trapping of indoor pollutants like bacteria, molds, pollen, and pet dander. Running your whole house fans during the winter can remove the indoor stale air with pollutants, replacing it with cool, fresh air.

5. They are easy to install. 

Whole house fans can be easily installed by homeowners with basic DIY skills. They usually come with clear instructions and videos, while some offer wireless control operations that eliminate the requirement for complex wiring.

Some whole house fans also have pre-built components that can simplify the installation process.

If you want to know more about how a whole house fan can upgrade your home, contact us at 1-661-775-5979.