Are attic fans worth it.
Attic fans worth it.
Well what s been found is that if you turn the attic fan on in the summertime that it depressurizes the attic but it doesn t stop there.
However the utility of attic ventilation fans is actually quite a controversial topic.
It ll reach down through the insulation it ll find all the little cracks and crevices in that ceiling space and it ll reach down into your house and it will start drawing off air conditioned air and actually drive up your cooling costs.
The problem with making a definitive statement on attic fans is that every house is different.
If the attic fan keeps the house cool enough so that the owners leave the ac off there is almost certainly an energy benefit.
If the attic fan increases the comfort level of the house it may be worth it.
Good insulation reduces fan effectiveness.
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.