Installing A Power Attic Fan

The downside of attic ventilation fans.

Installing a power attic fan.

Pricing for attic fan installation varies depending on fan type and its location. When working with electricity always. Then cut out the circle with a reciprocating saw and mount the fan over the cutout using a drill. Install roof brackets and fall arrest system to roof.

On average labor costs run between 100 300 and the fan itself may range from as little as 50 to more than 500. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to keep your attic cool with a fan activated by the sun. Discover the difference between a attic fan and a whole house fan. Then we unbox and install an attic fan.

Attic ventilation fans are also available with humidistats as well as thermostats. Turn off electricity at the main fuse box or circuit breaker box that controls the power to the fixture or the room you re working on. You also want a fan that s appropriate for the square footage of your attic space by checking the manufacturer s specifications. To install an attic fan over a gable vent in your attic trace the body of the fan onto a piece of plywood that s wide enough to mount on the studs on each side of the vent.

Drive nail through center of vent location. A humidistat equipped fan is a good choice for controlling excess attic humidity during the colder months. Test the wires to ensure the power is off. Whole house fans tend to have higher overall costs than attic ventilation fans.

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.