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Solar Attic Fans and Improved Attic Air Circulation

Why Install an Attic Fan? 

Have you ever wondered just how hot your attic can be? If the temperature outside is 80 degrees, your attic could be as high as 150 degrees. Attic air should be recirculated at least 11 times per hour to keep your attic cool and temperate. Attic fans are intended to cool attics by drawing in cooler outside air from attic vents, and pushing hot air outside. Not only do they push hot air outside, but they also reduce any excess moisture that could be the reason behind any crazy energy bills. 

Most attics would need about 6 air turbines to move the amount of air that a 30 watt fan can move in a 1,000 square foot attic.  Many times homes only have one - or two, but not 6 equating to not enough air circulation, leading to the attic becoming an oven and just cooking.

The fun part about what we do is figuring out how to improve attic health and life.  Air circulation in an attic can always improve.  Most of the attics that we look into have far too little circulation than they should and improving air circulation with additional insulation is the best way to improve your home’s situation.

Extend the Life of Your Roof

When all of this heat and moisture accumulates in your attic, it can also be very damaging to your roof. This moisture leads to mold growth, wood rot, and overall premature deterioration, therefore installing an attic fan will significantly increase the lifespan of your roof. 

Why Choose a Solar-Powered Attic Fan? 

The only downside is that standard-powered fans cost more to operate, but we have you covered and can install a solar powered attic fan for you and your family. They cost $0 to operate, and rely only on the sun! They are also much safer than the standard-powered fans that are known for creating zones of negative pressure, and pulling gasses from combustion appliances back into your house. Solar-powered fans don’t draw nearly as much air, and pull just the right amount of air to cool the attic without risking the health of you and your family. 

Tax Credit for Solar-Powered Attic Fans 

Another exciting benefit of these solar-powered attic fans is that they qualify for the Federal Renewable Energy tax credit, meaning that you can earn back 26% of the entire materials and labor costs. 

They are also known for their silent nature, and you won’t hear the motor at all! 

Please call us today to have us install a solar-powered attic fan for you and your family!