Solar attic fans are exhaust fans that remove heat and ventilate the attic using solar energy. Solar attic fans can run off a small solar panel that powers a 10-20w DC motor during the day, clouds or shine. These solar fans exhaust air from the attic at anywhere from 850 to 1250 cubic feet per minute and are installed with intake vents to capitalize on solar energy to help you stay green and cut energy costs. By dropping the attic temperature, solar attic fans can help bring down the price of cooling your house in the summer, all the while adding ventilation to your home without the added energy cost. Solar attic fans are a great way to keep cool, and save money and energy at the same time.
ABC News has a video clip on Bill Keith, the inventor of solar attic fans, and how his idea is bringing jobs to a region hurt by the current economy.
Solar Attic Fans Use in the Winter
Moisture trapped throughout the home from normal household activities and chores, such as showering and cooking, can cause major damage. Much of this water vapor move into your attic. This trapped moisture can cause the growth of mold and mildew. If the mold or mildew saturate your insulation it can cause roof, frame and decking decay as well as damage to the insulation itself. By using the Go Green Solar Powered Attic Fan, your attic will remain dry.
SOLAR ATTIC FANS:
- create for a more comfortable environment
- will lengthen the life of your roofing
- lower the chances of ice damming
- deter from mold or fungal growth and decay
- help you save money on cooling costs
Commonly asked questions about Solar Attic Fans:
IS A SOLAR ATTIC FAN REALLY NEEDED?
In the hot summer months, your attic temperature can
easily reach over 170 degrees and that only makes it more difficult to cool your home.
If you want to save money and aid in cutting cooling
costs then they are a must have!
WHY ARE SOLAR ATTIC FANS BETTER THAN CONVENTIONAL ATTIC FANS?
Solar attic fans severely reduce energy consumption; as well at ventilate your attic space for a more comfortable living condition.
WHAT IS INVOLVED IN INSTALLING A SOLAR ATTIC FAN?
It’s simple really. The Fan-Attic is already packaged for easy installation with all parts pre-assembled and built-in. A 14-inch circular hole should be cut through the roof and sheathing. The top edge of the fan flashing is slid up under the roofing and the underlayment. The fan flashing is then fastened in place to the roof sheathing with corrosion resistant screws or nails.
WHAT KIND OF RETURN ON MY INVESTMENT AM I LOOKING AT?
Including the cost of the equipment you may be looking at as much as half the cost of a traditional electric attic fan by using solar energy. Say the solar attic fan runs about $500, and the electric attic fan goes for about $120. Now add in the cost to have the electrician wire in the fan, the cost of electricity to run it 365 days a year, and not to mention the potential of a low voltage short causing an electrical fire! Potentially that electrical attic fan can run you close to $1000 annually! By switching to a solar attic fan, not only are you saving on energy costs, but it’s the green thing to do.
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