FAQ
Do whole-house fans really work?
How much does it cost to put in a whole house fan?
To add a whole house fan, homeowners pay between $1,250 and $1,830 on average. On the low end, you can expect to pay between $700 and $950 including labor. On the high end, the project can cost $2,000 to $2,750 including labor.
What is the purpose of a whole house fan?
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 cooling. Whole house fans should provide houses with 3 to 6 air changes per hour (varies with climate, floor plan, etc.)
How do you use a whole house fan?
Are whole-house fans worth the money?
Living in Santa Clarita where the weather is hot during the day but cooler in the evenings and at night, a whole house fan system costs somewhere between 20-70% less than an air conditioner costs, this could save you hundreds on your energy bills at the height of the summer.
Is a whole house fan cheaper than AC?
The cost of operating a whole-house fan is less expensive compared to an air conditioning unit, and can save you hundreds of dollar son utility bills. While energy consumption will vary depending on what type of unit you have and how much you use it, the whole house fan system is more efficient, use less energy, and are less expensive.
How hard is it to install a whole house fan?
It is not difficult to install a whole house fan if you have the right professional to do the job. The procedure requires cutting a hole in the attic floor and mounting the unit across the joists. There will be installation in the attic, so there are a number of safety pointers to keep in mind. Since the attic is apt to be dark, rig up a work light.
Are whole-house fans dangerous?
How long should you run the whole house fan?
Do house fans use a lot of electricity?
Normal household fans will have a wattage of between 25 and 75, with the lower end of that scale costing around $0.004 per hour and the highest around $0.012. At most, with the highest wattage fan, you are likely to have in your home, it would cost around $1 to run a fan for 12 hours per night for an entire week.