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Instructions For Operating A Whole House Fan

A whole-house fan can provide an energy-saving alternative to air-conditioning, particularly when the air outside is cooler than inside. Although such fans don’t remove humidity from the air like an air conditioner, they provide a powerful degree of ventilation throughout your home. 1. Open windows in your home when operating the whole-house fan to avoidRead the Rest →

Attic Fan vs. Whole House Fan

What’s the difference between an attic fan and a whole house fan? An attic fan is completely different from a whole house fan. They are smaller fans that are installed on the roof or gable in the attic. They are designed to move air out of your attic area only and are not designed toRead the Rest →

A whole house fan can reduce your need for air conditioning

For moderate climates, a whole house fan can reduce your need for air conditioning except on the hottest most humid days. Maximum cooling with a whole house fan Whenever the outside temperature drops about 10 degrees below the inside temps, open the windows and turn on the fan to pull cool, fresh air inside the home and exhaustRead the Rest →

A Whole House Fan Can Substitute for Air Conditioning

A whole-house fan can substitute for an air conditioner most of the year in most climates. Whole-house fans provide acceptable summer comfort for many families, even in hot weather. How Whole-House Fans Work  The whole-house fan pulls air in from open windows and exhausts it through the attic and roof. It provides good attic ventilation in addition to whole-house ventilation. You can regulateRead the Rest →

How Well Does a Whole House Fan Work In Florida?

An experimental study was carried out during the summer to investigate the natural cooling potential of use of a whole house fan in Central Florida’s hot and humid climate.  Before the advent of vapor compression air conditioning, the use of whole house fans was a popular means to enhancing natural ventilation to achieve greater comfort in hotRead the Rest →

Solar Saves But Has Potential Risks Also

Is your electric bill consistently above $150 a month? If so, installing a solar power system on your roof could save you some money. But before you decide to go solar, you first must face a complicated array of options: buying, leasing, paying cash up front or financing the deal and paying it over time.Read the Rest →

Can A Whole House Fan Save On My Utility Bills?

Question: I was wondering if installing and using a whole house fan, instead of the air-conditioner as much, would save money on my utility bills Answer: Depending upon its size, a whole house fan only uses a fraction of the electricity compared to a central air conditioner. Also, it uses significantly less electricity than aRead the Rest →

How To Use A Whole House Fan

Tired of high air conditioning bills? One way to reduce your cooling costs is by using a modern whole house fan to cool your home in the spring and summer. Unlike an air conditioner, a whole-house fan fits in the attic of a home and exhausts the hot air out of the structure by replacingRead the Rest →

Cool Down Hot Bedrooms with a Quiet Whole House Fan

The rooms in the upper level of a home can become unbearably hot during the summer, especially the upstairs bedrooms. You don’t have to swelter. A whole house fan can help cool these rooms efficiently while allowing you to enjoy a comfortable nights sleep. Whole-house fans may seem old fashioned, but they are enjoying renewedRead the Rest →

Map of regions where whole house fans are commonly used.