Professional Attic Fan and Exhaust Fan Installation
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It’s no secret that hot air rises—making your home’s attic one of the hottest spots in your house. In summer, attic spaces can reach in excess of 160 degrees Fahrenheit! A hot attic can have a negative impact on the overall temperature of your home and increase the amount of energy you need to use to keep it cool.
Attic ventilation is just as important in the winter months when interior condensation is common and exterior ice dams can form on roofs and eaves. Winter moisture trapped in the attic can cause mold and mildew to grow on insulation and can lead to wood rot—making your attic unsafe for storage, and for people. An attic fan can be a boon to your home’s attic ventilation. we recommend that all attic exhaust fan work be conducted by a trained professional.
Step 1 Design and Planning
an Aire Serv service professional will take for an attic fan installation job is to audit the number of vents that already exist in the attic. An attic fan will not function properly if the attic is not otherwise well ventilated. In general, it’s recommended that homeowners install 1 sq. ft. of attic ventilation for every 300 sq. ft. of attic space. For optimal function, the attic should be well insulated and sealed off from the rest of the house. After ensuring that the attic is well ventilated, Aire Serv service professionals will assist you in choosing the attic exhaust fan best suited for your home. In general, gable-mounted varieties are slightly easier to install, as our service professionals do not need to disrupt any shingles for installation. Automatic or thermometer-controlled fans are recommended, as they do not require homeowners to turn them on manually. Once a homeowner has chosen the make and model of their attic exhaust fan, the service pro will, if necessary, cut the appropriate-sized hole in the ceiling or roof, install the shutter or cover on the exterior of the opening, and finally, install and wire the fan. Depending on the size of your attic, your local Aire Serv technician may recommend installing multiple attic exhaust fans. Reattach vent pipes, ensuring that everything is connected properly, and attach the vent cover. Turn the power back on and test the fan to make sure it’s working properly.
Step 2 Installation Timeline
After ensuring that the attic is well ventilated, Aire Serv service professionals will assist you in choosing the attic exhaust fan best suited for your home. In general, gable-mounted varieties are slightly easier to install, as our service professionals do not need to disrupt any shingles for installation. Automatic or thermometer-controlled fans are recommended, as they do not require homeowners to turn them on manually. Once a homeowner has chosen the make and model of their attic exhaust fan, the service pro will, if necessary, cut the appropriate-sized hole in the ceiling or roof, install the shutter or cover on the exterior of the opening, and finally, install and wire the fan. Depending on the size of your attic, your local Aire Serv technician may recommend installing multiple attic exhaust fans.
Step 3 Quality checkout
Reattach vent pipes, ensuring that everything is connected properly, and attach the vent cover. Turn the power back on and test the fan to make sure it’s working properly.
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