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Old 06-09-2011, 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Russ_Boston View Post
I have seen many of these installed in TV lately.

Does anyone have any real facts as to the monthly savings? Does it allow the house to get cooler quicker at night?

Thanks.
Russ,

no real facts but it has to bring the attic temperatures down 20-30 degrees during the hottest periods. You need to install 1 fan for every 1000 sq feet of the home under roof, so almost all homes should have 2 and some will need 3. We have installed two and would do it again. I was told by the contractor that it keeps the moisture lower in the winter in the attic, not sure I agree with that.
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