Whole House Fans

When you think of cooling your home you probably think of expensive central air conditioning or even a window air conditioning unit. There are alternatives to air conditioning that help keep your house cool.

One alternative is a whole-house fan. A whole-house fan can keep your home cool at a fraction of the cost.

A whole-house fan may sound complicated but the design is simple. A fan mounted in the attic pushes hot air out through attic vents while drawing in the cooler, outside air through open doors and windows. Believe it or not a whole-house fan can purge a house of hot air in two to three minutes.

Whole-house fans are becoming increasingly more popular. They consume only one tenth of the power as your AC. Even if you have AC, the whole-house fan can work as a pre-chiller before the AC is turned on. Use the fan to bring in cooler night and/or morning air, this often lowers the temperature inside the house by 5 degrees (or more).

If you are thinking about a whole-house fan contact your local HVAC installer. They can help you determine the appropriate fan for your home and climate. The average cost for a whole-house fan ranges between $200 and $800.

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