Installing A Power Attic Fan

You also want a fan that s appropriate for the square footage of your attic space by checking the manufacturer s specifications.

Installing a power attic fan.

Discover the difference between a attic fan and a whole house fan. On average labor costs run between 100 300 and the fan itself may range from as little as 50 to more than 500. 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.

Good insulation reduces fan effectiveness. Then cut out the circle with a reciprocating saw and mount the fan over the cutout using a drill. Install roof brackets and fall arrest system to roof. 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.

When working with electricity always. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to keep your attic cool with a fan activated by the sun. 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. Test the wires to ensure the power is off.

Then we unbox and install an attic fan. A humidistat equipped fan is a good choice for controlling excess attic humidity during the colder months. Whole house fans tend to have higher overall costs than attic ventilation fans. Drive nail through center of vent location.

However the utility of attic ventilation fans is actually quite a controversial topic. Attic ventilation fans are also available with humidistats as well as thermostats.