Whole-house fans need windows and doors open and attic fans need lots of soffit vents to suck cooler outdoor air up into the hot attic. Without this open space, the fans will not move much air.

Whole-house fans need windows and doors open, and attic fans need lots of soffit vents to suck cooler outdoor air up into the hot attic. Without this open space, the fans will not move much air.

Whole-house fans come in two types: ceiling-mounted or attic-mounted. Ceiling mounts, installed directly above louvers, draw air into the attic, where it is forced out through vents in the eaves ...

A-Whole-house fans were called attic fans for many years, which is probably why many homeowners assume they cannot be installed in other locations. Actually, a fan will work well in a variety of ...

Whole house fans vs. venting fans When purchasing an attic fan, you have two main choices: A whole house fan pulls hot air from the entire house and into the attic.

Which attic fan is best? Your attic can get brutally hot in the summer, but if you don’t use it or have any reason to go up there, you might not think it’s a problem. However, properly ...

Which attic fan is best? Your attic can get brutally hot in the summer, but if you don’t use it or have any reason to go up there, you might not think it’s a problem. However, properly ...

Finding the right attic fan for your home depends on the climate where you live, your budget and the square footage of your home. Skip to content. KRON4.