In such doing the attic fan will reduce the temperature in the attic space that in turn cools down the whole house.
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Second a large fan working slowly is much quieter than a small fan working hard and the last thing you want at the center of your home is a noisy fan.
Does this mean you don t need a fan in the winter.
Attic vent fans pull the cool air from outside into the attic to chill the air during the summer months and aide in the cooling of the home.
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Being advised to turn a fan on in the winter may not seem helpful.
Whole house fans by their nature are installed indoors in the attic floor or upstairs ceiling in a central location in the house.
In summer the thermostat operates the fan when the attic temperature reaches a preset level usually 90 to 95 degrees f.
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Prevents condensation the warm from the heat isn t the only air that collects in your attic during the winter months.
An attic fan works by drawing in cool air to the attic space that pushes out the hot air through vents.
Ceiling fan direction in the winter should be clockwise and the fan should run at the lowest speed.
To combat moisture buildup a fan in the attic is essential.
In winter the humidistat operates the attic fan when the relative humidity exceeds a preset.
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How is an attic fan controlled.
Proper attic ventilation is vital no matter what time of year it is.
The further north you get the colder winter gets so there might not be much hot air in your attic to get rid of.
However even in winter ceiling fans can be used to help manage the interior climate.
Attic fans do require electricity to operate which makes this attic ventilation solution more costly to operate than relying on natural attic ventilation through.
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Air is drawn in through the attic fan and air is expelled through the roof vent system to keep your attic cooler and drier preventing ice and moisture issues throughout the winter.
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But what about winter.
The ideal way to control the operation of an attic fan is with a thermostat and a humidistat.
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In the winter this fan reduces the risk of ice damming.
The attic fans are fitted with thermostats that will switch on and off the fan depending on the homeowner s preference.
It circulates the air and prevents the moisture from building up.