Whole house fans tend to have higher overall costs than attic ventilation fans.
Installing a power attic fan.
Cool attic cx1500ups power gable mount ventilator.
On average labor costs run between 100 300 and the fan itself may range from as little as 50 to more than 500.
The downside of attic ventilation fans.
However the utility of attic ventilation fans is actually quite a controversial topic.
A humidistat equipped fan is a good choice for controlling excess attic humidity during the colder months.
You also want a fan that s appropriate for the square footage of your attic space by checking the manufacturer s specifications.
Drive nail through center of vent location.
Discover the difference between a attic fan and a whole house fan.
In attic mark location of solar powered vent between two roof rafters.
In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to keep your attic cool with a fan activated by the sun.
Test the wires to ensure the power is off.
When working with electricity always.
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.
Install roof brackets and fall arrest system to roof.
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.
Then cut out the circle with a reciprocating saw and mount the fan over the cutout using a drill.
Good insulation reduces fan effectiveness.
Then we unbox and install an attic fan.