Attic Air Circulation Fan

Fans and vents may be installed on the roof system that will draw the air out of the attic space and exhaust it to the exterior.

Attic air circulation fan.

These fans may be controlled by a switch or a thermostat which detects heat build up in the attic space and automatically exhausts the attic space. Good ventilation allows the heat and moisture to escape. In the summer good attic ventilation reduces heat buildup. For ease of installation this is the best option.

Attic fan ventilation attic fans are intended to cool hot attics by drawing in cooler outside air from attic vents soffit and gable and pushing hot air to the outside. The attic fans are fitted with thermostats that will switch on and off the fan depending on the homeowner s preference. Whole house fans powered attic fans. Intake vents located at the lowest part of the roof under the eaves allow cool air to enter the attic.

Hot air exhaust vents located at the peak of the roof allow hot air to escape. That cuts cooling costs and prolongs shingle life. An attic fan works by drawing in cool air to the attic space that pushes out the hot air through vents. A gable mounted fan is a good choice for attic ventilation since the fan can usually be installed in an existing opening in the gable wall.