Whole House Fans

What Is A Whole House Fan?

A whole house fan is a great way to cool an entire home without installing an expensive central heating and air conditioning system. A whole house fans installs in the attic of a home and can efficiently cool off an entire house, saving money on energy costs and keeping everyone comfortable no matter what the temperature is like outside. Whole house fans can also be installed above a ceiling in a room or hallway if no attic is available. Tired of having to shutter up the entire house during the day to prevent it from getting too hot? Install a whole house fan and open those windows wide to the sun. Enjoy the bright outdoor weather while staying cool inside. Don’t want the hassle or expense of installing a whole house fan in the attic? Try using a whole house window fan or a whole house window exhaust fan instead. A whole house window exhaust fan suck all the hot air out of the home, keeping it cool. Whole house window fans can be a cost effective alternative to buying a whole house fan.

Where To Buy A Whole House Fan

There are lots of whole house fans on the market, but consumers need to do some homework before buying one to make sure it’s a high quality whole house fan. Some whole house fans, like those sold at Home Depot or other home improvement stores, seem like great bargains until they are installed and then it becomes obvious that they are cheap because they are so loud that they can’t be used 24 hours a day because of the noise. Others need to be ducted in order to cool the whole house which requires extensive installation by a professional which can be costly. Also make sure when buying a whole house fan that it will fit in the space allotted for it in the home. Some houses may required that the owners buy a vertical house fan so make sure that the fan purchased is the right type before buying. Also consider what additional equipment might be necessary when figuring out the final price of a whole house fan. Will the fan need professional installation? How about a whole house attic fan cover? Factor those costs into the final cost. Some of the most popular brands of whole house fans are Hunter Douglas whole house fans and Nautilus whole house fans.