It is on all day and night nonstop we live in los angeles but it s not that hot yet the thermostat is set at 120 degrees.
Attic fan thermostat not working.
You could get up there through the attic and check the blade is not obstructed will spin freely and look for any sign of burning or smoking.
If you observed that the attic fan is not switching off and on at the preset temperatures the attic fan thermostat might not be functioning properly and you might need to replace it.
Switch off the power of the attic fan and remove the power cord.
Turn off the attic fan and remove the cord from the outlet.
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.
These easy steps will guide you to replace a defective thermostat.
The replacement is quite simple and straightforward.
If there is any damage to the belt replace it with a new one.
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.
Fan motor runs but not the blades.
Btw we don t have a switch installed for it do we need to have a switch installed.
Locate the thermostat casing and open it using a screwdriver.
The extreme temperatures in your attic are always working against your hvac system making it work extra hard to perform properly.
Adding an attic fan may help to lower the ambient temperature in the attic but it s not an ideal solution.
If you notice that the attic fan is not switching on or off according to temperature variation it indicates that the thermostat is no longer functioning properly.
Remove the outer casing of the attic fan and check to see if the belt is sagging cracked worn or broken.
Why won t it stop running.
Little or no airflow.
Attic fan not turning on.
Unless you are qualified to do electrical troubleshooting if the breaker for that circuit is not tripped and the power switch is on you need an expert.
If the motor is working but the fan blades are not moving the problem may be the belt.
Replacing a defective thermostat.
Just like the first one.