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Efficiency and Attic Fans | Koala Insulation of West Portland

Spring has sprung, and we are so glad to see it! The warmer months and sunny days are welcomed by many.

While you are busy planning out your summer activities and digging into your garden once more, it is also important to make sure your home is well-equipped to handle the hot summer temperatures. This includes ensuring that your attic has what it needs in order to circulate your air appropriately.

The Role of Air Transfer

As your home generates heat, whether through your HVAC system or just by the heat of the day, it will eventually rise into your attic. This process is slowed and controlled by the insulation in your home!

Insulation helps keep the heat from escaping from your home too quickly. When it eventually makes its way into your attic, that excess heat has to have somewhere to go.

If your attic is properly vented and has an attic fan, this process is simple! The vents and your fan help pull hot, humid air out of your attic and it replaces it with cool, dry air.

This process is incredibly important for removing moisture and excess heat from your home. Without it, moisture can build up over time and cause all kinds of problems, including mold growth, mildew and structural damage.

What Does a Solar Attic Fan Do?

There are many different kinds of attic fans out there, so choosing the right one for your home is crucial to its effectiveness. At Koala, we offer solar attic fan installation. Solar fans work similarly to other types of fans, except they use the power of the sun to work instead of requiring electrical power.

Solar energy is a great way to power your attic fan! This type of energy doesn’t produce a monthly energy bill, so other than the cost to install your fan, it will work without much intervention on your part. The solar panels on the fan absorb the sun’s rays and convert it into energy, which will turn your fan to remove hot air and replace it with more comfortable air.

Can I Install a Fan by Myself?

We don’t recommend it! Having your attic fan installed right the first time will save you time, money and maybe even a few unnecessary holes in your roof. Your fan needs to be the right size for your attic and installed in the right location to be able to pull air from all corners of your space.

In addition, it should be on the right side of your house that sees the most direct sunlight! When you are ready to take advantage of the power of the sun, give us a call. We can install your solar attic fan quickly so you can enjoy cooler temperatures and a damage-free home all spring and summer.

Your home needs an attic fan! Contact us today at Koala Insulation of West Portland to schedule your install.