Last updated August 19, 2008
Attic Exhaust Fans
Attic exhaust fans are important for reducing heating and cooling bills. If you have an attic, in the summer, they can get extremely hot. This extreme heat causes the hot air to stay in the home fighting the cooling system. Hot air rises and goes to the upstairs and into the attic. If you do not use an attic exhaust fan, the hot air sits in the attic, which can create a problem for the rooms closest to the attic. Many homes have roof or side vents for releasing the hot air. These can work well, but in some cases, you might need an exhaust fan to force take the hot air out of the home.
Most attics during the summer can reach temperatures of up to one hundred and sixty degrees. Reducing the temperature to even one hundred degrees will help your cooling system. During the winter, you need to remove the moisture that moves to the attic from the rooms in your home.
By using an attic exhaust fan, you can accomplish a reduction in both your heating and cooling bills. The exhaust fan needs to be installed correctly for this to work properly and to effectively lower your energy bills.
Installing the exhaust fan in the attic is not as easy as you may think. You need to have the proper wiring, fan size and speed. You shouldn’t just install any fan. The fan needs to be fitted for the size of the attic to properly ventilate it and to take the heat and moisture effectively away from the home. If you need a fan installed, you should call a professional and experienced electrician. They will know where to place the fan for the most effective ventilation. It’s possible to install the fan so that it operates different ways and the electrician can talk to you about either the manual or automatic exhaust fans.
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