Installing A Gable Exhaust Fan

You will also save on air conditioning bills.

Installing a gable exhaust fan.

Iliving 242 cfm silver electric powered gable mount shutter fan vent model ilg8sf7v 68 75 68 75. When the fan is securely mounted carry it over to the vent and nail. Even during the cooler months the fan can prevent the build up of humidity caused by heating systems. Installing a gable vent fan is a great way of keeping your attic cool during the heat of summer.

Temp 92 f at 5pm. To install an attic fan over a gable vent in your attic trace the body of the fan onto a piece of plywood that s wide enough to mount on the studs on each side of the vent. Attic ventilation fans whether hard wired or powered by their own solar panels seem like a low cost and effective way to help keep your house cool. Set your store to see local availability add to cart.

During workdays would leave air conditioner off when leaving in the morning. January 26 2019 advertisement. The attic fan kept my house cooler by 8f compared to pre fan installation days. Keep mirrors from fogging up with a bathroom exhaust fan.

I have ranch house that has ridge vent soffit vents and two gables. If you re looking for a way to amp up curb appeal and improve air circulation in the attic you re in luck. Send text message print comment. I ve read that adding a vent fan to the gable with ridge vent is bad b c it may reverse the natural flow of hot air plus draw in rain.

After attic fan installation ac still off during day. If the existing gable vent is smaller than the diameter of the fan you ll need to remove the vent and install either a larger vent or an automatic shutter. This tutorial shows you how to install both a gable vent and a gable fan. The downside of attic ventilation fans.

Best fans for cooling a room. This was observed on numerous days following the installation. Temp 84f at 5pm. Then cut out the circle with a reciprocating saw and mount the fan over the cutout using a drill.