Solar fans use the sun’s energy to actively ventilate the attic, constantly removing super-heated air and moisture with cooler, outside air. This keeps the attic temperature close to the outside temperature and can significantly reduce the attic temperatures by as much as 30 to 40 degrees during the heat of the day. This reduces the strain on your air conditioner which allows for more efficient cooling and reduces your electric bill!
Solar attic fans operate using the sun’s FREE energy to actively ventilate the hot attic air with cooler, outside air. Standard passive ventilation devices installed according to current building codes such as turbines, roof vents and ridge vents simply can’t create the active convection needed to constantly replace the heat and moisture that builds-up throughout the day.
- Active ventilation reduces the temperature and consequently the load and strain on your home air conditioning system. This prolongs the life of your A/C system, saving premature costly repairs.
- Cooler attic temperatures means that your air conditioning system runs less often, thus saving electricity and reducing your monthly electric bill.
- Cooler attic temperatures and reduced moisture helps preserve the roof decking materials and mitigate the problems associated with mold and rot…meaning longer roof life.
- Our solar attic fans qualify for a 30% IRS energy tax credit. See the IRS form 5695 for more details.
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