Solar attic fan installation

[pjackson8]

Any recommendations for a reliable and qualified contractor to install an attic fan???

[JOERILLA]

The Solar Guys just did ours and they were great

[thelegges]

The Solar Guys just did ours and they were great

What difference did you notice in the garage. I have thermometer in garage and record with outside. Looking to lower temp in garage

[Keefelane66]

The attic fan may help opening attic access is a possible fire hazard.
What may help is adding insulation to attic above garage and installing insulation panels to garage doors.
I use my garage as a workshop for hobbies added a floor model a/c unit vented out thru window by adding insulation. Garage door insulation on a typical day like today it’s in the 80’s without a/c on.

[GpaVader]

We had Solar Guys do ours mainly to help reduce the temp and moisture for our stored goods up there. I use my garage as work area as well and putting the insulation into the doors made the biggest difference for us. I have windows in my garage doors so I had them tinted and that made a difference as well, not as much as the insulation though. My garage door faces east so the mornings get the worst of it. Finally I put a split AC in the garage and that made it so I can paint in there year round.

[thelegges]

We had Solar Guys do ours mainly to help reduce the temp and moisture for our stored goods up there. I use my garage as work area as well and putting the insulation into the doors made the biggest difference for us. I have windows in my garage doors so I had them tinted and that made a difference as well, not as much as the insulation though. My garage door faces east so the mornings get the worst of it. Finally I put a split AC in the garage and that made it so I can paint in there year round.

How much did the split help with the garage temp?

[jrref]

Solar Guys, excellent. Now my attic never gets more than 10 degrees hotter than the outside air.

[Remembergoldenrule]

Solar. Gus did both attic fans (we had two installed due to size of roof) and they also put insulation above attic. We also put Gila film on the window in the garage along with styrofoam in the garage door panels. We did last two DYI. Everything made huge difference in gage temp. Also, attic storage area a lot cooler. Our AC and heater runs less too. Highly recommend. Part of attic fan cost was tax deductible. We also received discount from Solar Guys for doing more than one thing. They also put in our solar tubes.

[MarcStephen]

We had Solar Guys do ours mainly to help reduce the temp and moisture for our stored goods up there. I use my garage as work area as well and putting the insulation into the doors made the biggest difference for us. I have windows in my garage doors so I had them tinted and that made a difference as well, not as much as the insulation though. My garage door faces east so the mornings get the worst of it. Finally I put a split AC in the garage and that made it so I can paint in there year round.

Is the attic fan loud? I have blown in in the attic and when it rains, the house sounds like I’m in a tent lol! I’m looking to insulate the garage next year and possibly add an ductless.

[fireman]

Any recommendations for a reliable and qualified contractor to install an attic fan???

Solar Guys did ours. Work great and the installed quickly and very clean.
Won’t disappoint

[Ponygirl]

Another vote for solar guys / roof guys. (Same company) Roof guys recently installed a solar fan while replacing the roof. I used pinnacle sun shingles that has cool roof technology that reflects the radiant heat away from the roof decreasing attic temps, cooling needs and costs and increases overall energy efficiency of home

[MandoMan]

The attic fan may help opening attic access is a possible fire hazard.
What may help is adding insulation to attic above garage and installing insulation panels to garage doors.
I use my garage as a workshop for hobbies added a floor model a/c unit vented out thru window by adding insulation. Garage door insulation on a typical day like today it’s in the 80’s without a/c on.

The attic fans installed by The Solar Guys are not fire hazards because a sudden rise in temp makes them stop and seal their metal flaps. They are designed for that. However, I had one installed—about $600, or a bit more. Then I realized that if it’s 90° outside and I have a couple tons of hot car parked in my garage, an attic fan wouldn’t really make too much difference to the garage temp. I wish I hadn’t put one in. Putting in an AC was out of the question.

[Captainpd]

Any recommendations for a reliable and qualified contractor to install an attic fan???
Waste of money. It would take a drop of 30° to even make a couple of degree change. Snake oil presentation

[JohnN]

Solar Guys.

[Heytubes]

Having been in the business, we used a laser sensor heat monitor to show the homeowner a minimum of 20 degree attic temp drop with solar attic fans. Also, the electric garage coolers have a heat sensor that shuts and closes the vents when temp increases due to fire. I recommend the Solar Guys.

[forebubba]

Any recommendations for a reliable and qualified contractor to install an attic fan???

It's been a while since I looked into it but I chose not too have them installed
The fans will pull air from the outside if near a vent. Path of lowest resistance.
I mentioned this to the Solar guy when they were putting in the solar tubes
He agreed. The motors dont last. How do you know when the stop working
Do your own research

[LianneMigiano]

I don't even remember who put it in many years ago - but I do remember that it was about $300. It really NEVER cooled off the attic as I was hoping it to do. Primary waste of money for us....

[jphank]

Any recommendations for a reliable and qualified contractor to install an attic fan???

I had a US Made solar roof fan installed 13 years ago by "ELITE SOLAR". It has a lifetime warranty. It had to be replaced 3 years ago and Elite were happy to send me a new motor.
Call their Arizona office to get a local supplier.
480-635-9767
My installer is not in business now but I think there is another one located on HWY 301 just south of 466.
Good Luck
jphank

[Bonanza]

Why don't I see anyone mentioning a roof turbine to take the hot air out of the attic???
They are inexpensive and we always have a breeze to make them work and they DO work and do a good job for free!

[JOERILLA]

What difference did you notice in the garage. I have thermometer in garage and record with outside. Looking to lower temp in garage

Not really any diff in the garage, but it keeps the air moving in the attic space above,,,

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Any recommendations for a reliable and qualified contractor to install an attic fan???

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[Heytubes]

As having sold a brand with a 25 year warranty, you’re misinformed. Principles of attic ventilation is to displace the hot attic air with the cooler air from the eave vents. Attic fans do this in spite of what some say without having accessed diagnostic studies done by reputable agencies. Temperature reduction is generally no less than 20 degrees. Go to Airvent.com for a bit of info why certain roof vents are ineffective and why fans do provide heat reduction.

[jrref]

It's been a while since I looked into it but I chose not too have them installed
The fans will pull air from the outside if near a vent. Path of lowest resistance.
I mentioned this to the Solar guy when they were putting in the solar tubes
He agreed. The motors dont last. How do you know when the stop working
Do your own research

The solar attic fans from the Solar Guys are guaranteed for 10 years. The one near the garage attic you can see if it's working but I agree the one on the back side of the house you can't. Same problem if you had an electric fan.