How to Choose Whole House Fan Installation
A whole house fan is a bit different than a whole house cooling system like an air conditioner. The whole house fan starts at the top of the house in the attic. It draws in cool air and then distributes it throughout the rest of your home. Even in hot climates, a whole house fan in combination with some portable and ceiling fans in hotter or higher traffic areas can be plenty to cool off most homes. Before you choose a whole house fan, choose an installation method and an installer. Does this Spark an idea?
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Figure out if you want additional ducts added to your home with the whole house fan installation. This will make the installation process more complicated, but it will also make the whole house fan more effective at cooling down your home.
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Look at the walls and ceilings in your attic. If you can see grates that lead to the duct system, then you have attic vents. If you do not have vents in the attic, arrange to have them put in as part of the installation process for the whole house fan.
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Consult with a professional whole house fan installer with adequate experience to see if you need additional vents or if your vents need to be widened. For a whole house fan, the installation will include one square foot of vent space per every 750 cubic feet of the whole house fan's capacity.
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Arrange for a qualified professional to install your whole house fan. A whole house fan involves a complicated installation process that a qualified professional must complete. Choose a person who is licensed and insured and has experience installing whole house fans.
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