Whole House Fans in California: Title 24, Climate and Savings
California Whole House Fans in California: Title 24, Climate and Savings California’s warm days, cool nights and high electricity prices make it one of the best places in the country for a whole house fan. Here is what the state’s energy code says and how the savings add up. By The CentricAir team at ComfortRead the Rest →
Small Whole House Fans for Small Homes, ADUs and Single Rooms
Sizing Small Whole House Fans for Small Homes, ADUs and Single Rooms You do not need a big house to use a whole house fan. A small fan can cool a cottage, an ADU, or the one bedroom that never cools down. By The CentricAir team at Comfort Cool, Inc.Updated October 20265 min read TL;DRRead the Rest →
How to Choose the Best Whole House Fan: 9 Specs to Compare
Buying guide How to Choose the Best Whole House Fan: 9 Specs to Compare The best whole house fan is the one sized for your home and your attic, quiet enough to sleep with, and efficient enough to run every night. Here is what to compare on any spec sheet. By The CentricAir team atRead the Rest →
Are Whole House Fans Loud? Decibels by Model
Noise Are Whole House Fans Loud? Decibels by Model The old fans earned their reputation. Newer remote mounted designs are much quieter. Here are the numbers for every CentricAir and QA-Deluxe model, and what keeps a fan quiet. By The CentricAir team at Comfort Cool, Inc.Updated October 20265 min read TL;DR A modern whole houseRead the Rest →
Whole House Fan vs. Air Conditioning: Can It Replace AC?
Compare Whole House Fan vs. Air Conditioning: Can It Replace AC? One cools with outdoor air for pennies. The other makes cold air on demand. Here is when each one wins, and how to use them together. By The CentricAir team at Comfort Cool, Inc.Updated October 20266 min read TL;DR A whole house fan doesRead the Rest →
Whole House Fan Controls: Timers, Switches, Remotes and WiFi
Controls Whole House Fan Controls: Timers, Switches, Remotes and WiFi The control you pick decides how easy your fan is to live with. Here is what each option does, which fans and dampers it works with, and what it costs. By The CentricAir team at Comfort Cool, Inc.Updated October 20266 min read TL;DR Whole houseRead the Rest →
Whole House Exhaust Fan vs. Whole House Fan vs. ERV
Compare Whole House Exhaust Fan vs. Whole House Fan vs. ERV Three kinds of equipment get called whole house fans. One cools your home with outdoor air. The others keep fresh air coming in when the windows are shut. By The CentricAir team at Comfort Cool, Inc.Updated October 20266 min read TL;DR When people sayRead the Rest →
How to Replace an Attic Fan
Attic fans How to Replace an Attic Fan When an attic fan quits or starts to grind, test it first, then match the new fan to the opening you already have. By The CentricAir team at Comfort Cool, Inc.Updated October 20265 min read TL;DR To replace an attic fan, first confirm it has failed byRead the Rest →
What Temperature Should an Attic Fan Turn On?
Attic fans What Temperature Should an Attic Fan Turn On? The thermostat decides how often your attic fan runs, and that decides how much it costs. Here is the setting we recommend and why. By The CentricAir team at Comfort Cool, Inc.Updated October 20265 min read TL;DR Set an attic fan thermostat to about 110°F.Read the Rest →
Gable vs. Roof vs. Solar Attic Fan: Which Is Better?
Attic fans Gable vs. Roof vs. Solar Attic Fan: Which Is Better? All three push hot air out of the attic. They differ in where they mount, how they get power and how much work it takes to put one in. By The CentricAir team at Comfort Cool, Inc.Updated October 20266 min read TL;DR ARead the Rest →
What to Do With a Whole House Fan in Winter
An unsealed whole house fan can leak heat all winter. Here is how to check yours, when to add a cover, and what insulated dampers do.
What Size Whole House Fan Do I Need?
Use our whole house fan size calculator: enter square feet and ceiling height to get the CFM you need, the attic vent area, and a matching CentricAir model.
Whole House Fan Pros and Cons: The Honest List
Whole house fans cool a home for cents an hour, but they need cool nights and open windows. Here are the real pros and cons, and who should skip one.
Why You Need a Whole House Fan (and Who Doesn’t)
Is it right for you? Why You Need a Whole House Fan (and Who Doesn’t) Hot bedrooms at 9 p.m., stale air and an AC that never stops. Here is what a whole house fan fixes, and the homes where it is not worth it. By The CentricAir team at Comfort Cool, Inc.Updated October 20266Read the Rest →
How Much Money Does a Whole House Fan Save?
Costs & savings How Much Money Does a Whole House Fan Save? Cents an hour instead of dollars. Here is what each CentricAir model costs to run, how that stacks up against central air, and a full summer of savings with the math shown. By The CentricAir team at Comfort Cool, Inc.Updated October 20266 minRead the Rest →