Attic Fan Shutter Not Opening

Rough opening is 16 in.

Attic fan shutter not opening.

Check the fan and make sure it is functioning properly. Made of plastic to prevent rust. Item weight 2 7 lbs. The attic does not have enough opening ventilation to exit the attic.

Shutters are spring loaded to automatically close when the fan turns off. These gravity operated exhaust shutters can be used with direct or belt driven exhaust fans and can help prevent air backflow when the fan is off. Electrical issue your attic fan may not be turning on because of an electrical problem like a tripped circuit breaker a blown fuse or a bad connection. To be used with model s 53315 53316 53319 53320.

Add more attic ventilation. Each exhaust shutter features durable galvanized steel aluminum or fiberglass frame construction with moisture and corrosion resistant stainless steel fasteners. If the shutter does not quiet down then you have a cheap shutter. You should have as much attic ventilation that equals the size of the shutter hole in the ceiling.

Remove the outer casing of the attic fan and check to see if the belt is sagging cracked worn or broken. If the attic fan isn t turning on it could be an electrical issue a problem with the thermostat or the motor of the fan that s not working. Chc installs whole house fan systems. The remington solar ventilation attic fan is completely the remington solar ventilation attic fan is completely powered by.

Dimension 19 5 x 18 x 2 in. How to test an attic fan motor and thermostat. Make sure the shutters. Little or no airflow.

If your building enclosure is in good shape a power attic ventilator is unnecessary. When the whole house fan turns on the louvers on the shutter automatically open. Louvers open outside when gable fan is running. The air pressure in the attic increases and the shutter rattles.

Rough opening width in 0 in 1 0 3 10 5 in 2 10 5 1 12 in 1 12 5 2 12 11 13 in 4 14 in 5 14 5 in. How to troubleshoot attic fans with shutters that won t open the fan. If the motor is working but the fan blades are not moving the problem may be the belt. Check the breaker to the fan and make sure it is.

Louvers close when gable fan shuts off. If there is any damage to the belt replace it with a new one. When the fan shuts off either manually. It ll be more expensive and you ll need to think about a ventilation plan for the houseas well as treating the attic air to prevent moisture from collecting in the foam.