3 Reasons to Invest in an Attic Fan

In the race to keep your house cool during the summer, you have an expected ally: the attic fan. Most homes rely on the natural airflow through soffit and gable vents on the home, and while these do provide some cooling effects, an attic fan actively pulls warm air from the top of your house and draws cooler air from outside through the vents.

Attic fans are generally easy to install and maintain. They come in different sizes, and they can be installed on the roof itself or in the walls. Many are also adjustable and programmable.

Still on the fence? Here are three reasons you should invest in one:

1. Attic fans makes living areas more comfortable

First and foremost, an attic fan reduces the overall temperature of your house. It pulls warmer air up through your home and pushes it out the top floor. This keeps the temperature lower in the living areas, and reduces the time (and therefore the cost) you need to run your air conditioning. There are even solar powered attic fans that do not affect your energy costs.

2. Attic fans extends the life your roof

An attic fan also saves your roof from unnecessary wear and tear. During the heat of summer, hot air builds in the top of your home, sometimes 30-50 degrees warmer than ambient temperature. Your roof shingles heat up as well, and over time, they can become more brittle and susceptible to cracking. When an attic fan draws the heat from your home, it cools the shingles off, thus extending the life of your roof.

3. Attic fans helps during winter, too

Attic fans are not just for the summer! During the winter, warm, moist air builds in your home – from running showers, cooking, or doing laundry – and then that warm air rises to the top floor. When it meets cold air in your attic, it collects and condenses. This can lead to rotting woodwork, wet and moldy insulation, and ice build up that expands and contracts, potentially cracking the soffit or roofing.

An attic fan can benefit your home year-round, saving you in energy costs and making your home more comfortable. They are best installed by professionals, especially when placing one on the roof itself. A professional can evaluate the best positioning, connect it to electricity, and ensure a proper seal is created.

Convinced an attic fan is right for you? Contact Golden Eagle Electric today!