solar powered attic fans

solar powered attic fans

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All attics have openings, or vents. The building code requires it. Why? Because when the sun beats down upon your roof it heats up your attic like a furnace. This heat creates moisture, and moisture leads to rust, rot, bacteria, and mold, which are health hazards.

The problem with these "passive" vents is that they don't really provide enough air flow. Especially now, since the material used for today's roofing absorbs a lot more heat than old wooden shingles. So your attic gets very, very hot.

Aside from the mold issue, the heat that builds up in your attic radiates down through your house, even at night. This means your air conditioners have to work extra hard. There goes your hard-earned money!

Attic fans are the answer. But solar powered attic fans are even better. Think about it. A solar powered attic fan faces directly into the sun because it's on the roof. And since a solar powered fan's motor is powered by the sun, it runs at its strongest just when cooling down is needed the most.

Attic fans don't just ventilate your attic, they cool down your entire house! This is because attic fans create a draft that draws in fresh air from outside through your windows. Meanwhile, the hot, stagnant indoor air is pulled up into the attic and out through the solar powered fan.

As electricity continues to skyrocket, more people are looking for homes that can utilize solar power. In fact, many newer homes have solar powered fans built right in. Eventually, every home will use solar power. But it's very simple to install a solar powered fan in an older home. You don't have to worry about electric outlets or wiring. Any handyman or roofer can install a solar powered fan with basic tools and materials. Remember, once you've got a solar powered fan set up, it runs for free! And it will add value to your home.

Take a look outside. There's the sun, just waiting for you to harness its incredible energy. By doing so you'll save money, keep cool, and protect the environment all at once.

Jim Henderson often writes about alternative energy sources. To find out more about solar powered fans and where you can buy them, please visit Solar Powered Fans

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