Installing A Power Attic Fan

Then cut out the circle with a reciprocating saw and mount the fan over the cutout using a drill.

Installing a power attic fan.

Drive nail through center of vent location. The downside of attic ventilation fans. Whole house fans tend to have higher overall costs than attic ventilation fans. Then we unbox and install an attic fan.

Test the wires to ensure the power is off. To install an attic fan over a gable vent in your attic trace the body of the fan onto a piece of plywood that s wide enough to mount on the studs on each side of the vent. Install roof brackets and fall arrest system to roof. A humidistat equipped fan is a good choice for controlling excess attic humidity during the colder months.

On average labor costs run between 100 300 and the fan itself may range from as little as 50 to more than 500. Attic ventilation fans are also available with humidistats as well as thermostats. Discover the difference between a attic fan and a whole house fan. However the utility of attic ventilation fans is actually quite a controversial topic.

Cool attic cx1500ups power gable mount ventilator. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to keep your attic cool with a fan activated by the sun. Turn off electricity at the main fuse box or circuit breaker box that controls the power to the fixture or the room you re working on. Attic ventilation fans whether hard wired or powered by their own solar panels seem like a low cost and effective way to help keep your house cool.

When working with electricity always. You also want a fan that s appropriate for the square footage of your attic space by checking the manufacturer s specifications.