Solar Attic Fan - The Advantages To Using One
Are you currently using an electric attic fan or some sort of electric ventilation system at home? Then have you ever thought of installing a solar attic fan? When most people think of solar products, they immediately think “expensive!”, but when we investigated getting a solar powered attic fan and compared it to conventional ventilation systems, it was obvious which way we were going to go.
After reading these 5 clear benefits of a solar attic fan, you’ll understand why we made the switch:
1 - Simple and Affordable:
A solar attic fan is powered by the sun, so it does not need to be wired up to the house. This helps you save in getting in qualified technicians and permits to get the fan running. All that is need is to follow the accompanying guide0lines and get your fan operating in no time at all.
2 - Power is Freely available:
Sun’s energy, which happens to be the source for a solar powered attic fan’s power, is free. So all it will cost to use the fan is the amount you pay for it.
Furthermore, households that employ renewable energy and other energy efficient systems at home generally receive Federal and state tax incentives, which make the fan even cheaper to run.
3 - Operates all day:
Since a solar powered attic fan uses no electricity, it can operate all day long, from when the sun rises until a little after the sun sets. So air is constantly circulating in your home, regardless of the temperature, keeping your home well-ventilated and cool.
4 - Extends life of the roof:
Many households suffer from ice damming in winter, where snow melts on their roof, collects in the gutter and then refreezes. A solar attic fan can even operate in winter and prevents ice damming, by releasing the hot air out of the attic.
Furthermore, warm moisture from showering and cooking tends to rise and get trapped in the attic. This leads to mold and mildew that can saturate your insulation and cause fungal decay and destruction of your roof frame and decking. With a solar attic fan, the attic stays well-ventilated, preventing any mildew from growing.
5 - Aids In Preventing Global Warming:
Electric fans need power to operate. And where does that power come from? Well, burning fossil fuels such as coal and oil, and nuclear power stations - which all emit carbon that pollutes our air and causes global warming.
A solar attic fan, on the other hand, use no electricity, so it helps reduce your carbon footprint, thus helping the environment.
Last thoughts:
So many people talk about “green this” and “green that”, but very few actually get involved. Now that you know how easy, cost-effective, and “green” it is to install a solar powered attic fan, you can “walk the talk” and actually live a greener, cleaner life.
Most solar powered attic fans can be purchased for $400 or more (before taking tax cost and subsidies into account), which a tiny investment to make for free ventilation and greener living.
