Putting In An Attic Vent Fan

When i was about 16 my father installed an attic power vent fan.

Putting in an attic vent fan.

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. Bathroom exhaust fans perform an important function by removing excess moisture from your home. Then cut out the circle with a reciprocating saw and mount the fan over the cutout using a drill. The house had a removable cover to get into the attic.

They can quickly remove a larger volume of hot and or humid air from your attic compared to static ventilation which helps save money on your heating and cooling. You could fell the rush of air being pulled into the attic. However the utility of attic ventilation fans is actually quite a controversial topic. Installing roof ridge vents and more attic insulation are better options experts say.

Duct already wrapped in insulation at home centers. Good insulation reduces fan effectiveness. I have a shop in my attic for some of my hobbies and it get s very hot in the summer. Adding roof ridge vents can reduce summer air conditioning costs prevent roof mildew and rot and keep your roof in better shape longer.

The best exhaust fan venting is through smooth rigid ducts with taped joints and screwed to a special vent hood. 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. You can find 4 in. Attic fan roof mounted type and ceiling shutters.

One static vent style is the turbine vent which uses wind to power its enclosed fan all it takes is a light breeze to rotate the blades and suck heat out of the attic view example on the home. If the entrance cover was left open and the fan came on. When venting a bathroom exhaust fan make sure to vent the air to the outside rather than into your attic where it can cause mold and mildew to form. Although this isn t always possible in attic crawl spaces you should always insulate the duct to prevent condensation problems.

The downside of attic ventilation fans. This will help to avoid premature damage to the shingles or mold building up in moist hot. They are typically easier to install and won t detract from the appearance of your roof. When the fan is securely mounted carry it over to the vent and nail.

An attic fan works by exchanging the hot air in your attic space for fresh air pulled through the vents. Purchasing an electric or solar attic fan may not provide the savings that homeowners expect. I have large attic with ridge vents and screened vents at either end of the attic to maintain air flow.