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Solar Attic Fan Benefits and Installation

Benefits:

Solar attic fans are a great way to help cool your home and reduce your energy bills. Attic venting is an important aspect in maintaining a healthy energy efficient home. Proper ventilation has many benefits. This also increases fresh air circulation which reduces vapor build up generated by every day activities like showering and cooking.

They are easy to install and run completely on solar energy. Fully operational right from the box, with no electrical wiring, no expensive electrician and city permits. These units are powerful and a single 30 watt unit can vent up to 2,500 square feet.

 

 

There are many added benefits to installing a solar attic fan on your home:

• Reduces cooling load on AC unit
• Reduces energy bills
• Qualifies for 30% tax rebate up to $1,500
• Can help to reduce the attic temp up to 50 degrees
• Extends the life of roofing materials
• Can increase the R rating of your insulation in the winter
• Prevents ice damming in cooler climates
• 25 year warranty!
• 3 models to choose from:   10 watt, 20 watt, and 30 watt

 

Installation:

Solar attic fans are easy to install. The unit is shipped fully operational right from the box. No electrical wiring, no expensive electrician or permits are needed. Detailed installation instructions are provided with each unit. To install the solar attic fan you follow 3 simple steps:

• Step 1  -  Cut an opening in roof
• Step 2  -  Slide unit under the shingles
• Step 3  -  Adjust the solar panel

 

 

An optional thermal switch can also be easily installed. This thermal switch turns on the solar attic fan at 80 degrees F and off at 70 degrees F.

 

Investing in a solar attic fan is a smart idea for any season. It helps to cool your home in the summer and keep it warm in the winter. You will enjoy the savings of the solar power year after year and you can rest assured that you will enjoy your fan for many years with the 25 year warranty.

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DIY Garage Vent, teamed with my Solar Attic fan. Green Garage cooling