Our Attic Fans Revolutionize Home Cooling
Attic fans keep your attic safe and your attic cool and ventilated all year long. An attic fan can save you up to 30% on your A/C cooling costs by just cooling your attic space. They allow you to cool and ventilate the largest portion of your home that A/C doesn’t reach. This process of cooling and ventilating your attic allows your home to stay cooler, longer because it is no longer working against your attic which can get up to 160ºF. An attic fan not only works to keep your attic cooler but it also keeps your home safe from humidity and heat damage!
QuietCool offers the best line of smart attic fans, solar attic fans, and traditional attic fans, allowing you to find the best ventilation option for your home and attic.
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Why Owning an Attic Fan is Worth It
There are many benefits that attic fans bring to homeowners.
Lower attic temperature 30-50 ºF
Efficiently cools and ventilates the attic by up to 30-50 ºF
Save up-to 30% on A/C costs
Homeowners are saving money on their A/C usage due to the extra cooling an attic fan provides. With an attic fan, A/C usage can be cut significantly, or even dramatically in certain climate zones.
Help keep the world green
Up to 10x more efficient and moves up to 2x more air than comparable attic fans. Reduces your energy usage, lowering your carbon footprint and energy bill all while making a difference to make our earth healthier.
Prolong Roof Life
Prolong the life of your roof and home by preventing mold, moisture, humidity, and excessive heat
WE ARE THE INDUSTRY LEADER OF SMART AND SOLAR ATTIC FANS!
We are constantly striving to be the best at what we do. It isn’t always as easy as you think. Being the leader requires diligence, hard work, dedication, and years of experience. Quality is never an accident. It is always the result of meticulous effort. We only use the highest quality parts to manufacture & assemble our solar & smart attic fans and we do it right here in the USA, because American made does it matter and it’s who we are. We never use cheap plastic materials or discount parts because we believe in making the best products that are engineered to last forever.
Our attic fan line up has the most powerful and energy efficient motor technologies with modern designs that are second to none. The outcome is an attic ventilation system that efficiently vents hot air and moisture from your attic so it stays cool and dry, giving you greater comfort in your home. It not only helps you and your home stay cooler, but it also prolongs the life of your roof and air conditioning system. The best part about our attic fan line is they’re extremely energy efficient so you save energy and reduce your electricity bills.
Modern Low Profile Design
Our attractive roof mount Smart & Solar attic fans come in modern low profiles which are ideal for locations with heavy snow loads or heavy tropical storms. This design is second to none and has a metal housing that was built to last. This sleek design is for most pitched roof applications. Our solar attic fans have an adjustable 180 degree horizontal rotation and a 60 degree tilt to make sure you capture the sun rays perfectly.
QuietCool solar attic fans come with a powered coated steel primary flashing that seals the roof nice and tight to protect against the elements. We also offer a secondary curb flashing for any roofs that are flat or semi-flat. The curb flashing can also be installed on metal roofs for an easy installation. We pride ourselves on the highest quality of protection in the industry.
QuietCool’s Solar Attic Fan motor housings and covers are powdered coated and made out of heavy duty steel to last forever. Most solar attic fan manufacturers build their housings and covers out of plastic and are not built to last. Our attic fans also feature high-performance fan blades that cut through the air in the most efficient and effective way possible. Our Solar Roof Mount fans include an aerodynamic funnel that distributes large quantities of air evenly throughout the roof mount housing resulting in higher airflow and efficiency. Every roof mount fan, solar and smart, comes with a bug screen that keeps bugs, insects, animals, and unwanted debris from getting into the attic.
Modern Low Profile Design
Our attractive roof mount Smart & Solar attic fans come in modern low profiles which are ideal for locations with heavy snow loads or heavy tropical storms. This design is second to none and has a metal housing that was built to last. This sleek design is for most pitched roof applications. Our solar attic fans have an adjustable 180 degree horizontal rotation and a 60 degree tilt to make sure you capture the sun rays perfectly.
QuietCool solar attic fans come with a powered coated steel primary flashing that seals the roof nice and tight to protect against the elements. We also offer a secondary curb flashing for any roofs that are flat or semi-flat. The curb flashing can also be installed on metal roofs for an easy installation. We pride ourselves on the highest quality of protection in the industry.
QuietCool’s Solar Attic Fan motor housings and covers are powdered coated and made out of heavy duty steel to last forever. Most solar attic fan manufacturers build their housings and covers out of plastic and are not built to last. Our attic fans also feature high-performance fan blades that cut through the air in the most efficient and effective way possible. Our Solar Roof Mount fans include an aerodynamic funnel that distributes large quantities of air evenly throughout the roof mount housing resulting in higher airflow and efficiency. Every roof mount fan, solar and smart, comes with a bug screen that keeps bugs, insects, animals, and unwanted debris from getting into the attic.
WE ARE THE EXPERTS!
QuietCool is America’s industry leader in solar & smart powered ventilation offering our customers the best performance & technology at the best price with the best service and durability of any smart or solar attic fan product available, which is why contractors across the country prefer QuietCool as their preferred attic fan provider. We are attic ventilation experts and have decades of expertise and experience to help make your home more protected and energy efficient through better ventilation.
What is an Attic Fan and What They Can Do For Your Home
An attic fan replaces the air inside of your attic with the air outside using the existing attic vents. They are usually installed on a gable vent or into the roof of the home.
With energy costs higher than ever, many homeowners are looking for ways to reduce their bills while still keeping the whole house cool. Choosing a more energy-efficient air conditioner is one solution but for many homes, an even better solution is an attic exhaust fan.
QuietCool Solar Attic Fans are the most powerful solar attic fans on the market today. Our line of solar attic fans utilize solar power to keep your home & attic cool, ventilated, and safe throughout the day and include an AC/DC inverter, so your fan can continue running during nighttime hours or when the sun is not out. Our solar fans have a large industry leading solar panel to ensure max performance.
Our solar attic fans have an ultra-energy efficient DC Motor that allows the fan to never stop cooling, ventilating and exhausting your attic. This motor leads the industry-leader in durability with no maintenance.
What is an Attic Fan and What They Can Do For Your Home
An attic fan replaces the air inside of your attic with the air outside using the existing attic vents. They are usually installed on a gable vent or into the roof of the home.
With energy costs higher than ever, many homeowners are looking for ways to reduce their bills while still keeping the whole house cool. Choosing a more energy-efficient air conditioner is one solution but for many homes, an even better solution is an attic exhaust fan.
QuietCool Solar Attic Fans are the most powerful solar attic fans on the market today. Our line of solar attic fans utilize solar power to keep your home & attic cool, ventilated, and safe throughout the day and include an AC/DC inverter, so your fan can continue running during nighttime hours or when the sun is not out. Our solar fans have a large industry leading solar panel to ensure max performance.
Our solar attic fans have an ultra-energy efficient DC Motor that allows the fan to never stop cooling, ventilating and exhausting your attic. This motor leads the industry-leader in durability with no maintenance.
How do Attic Fans Work?
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InstallInstall your attic fan according to supplied instructions and plug it in. |
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TURN IT ONSet the thermostat or use your Smart Control App to operate the fan. |
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ENJOY COMFORT & SAVINGSWait 24 hours and your attic will be cooled an maintained to within 10º F of outside temperature |
How to size an attic fan:
A properly sized attic fan is very important for homeowners to get the maximum benefits.
Most manufacturers recommend sizing an attic fan at 2 to 3 CFM (cubic feet of air per minute) per square foot of living space. This recommendation is typically based on the location that your home is located in.
For example, for coastal or mountain climates, the recommendation is typically 2 CFM per square foot.
For more inland climates, the recommendation is typically 2.5 CFM per square foot.
For desert climates, the recommendation is typically 3 CFM per square foot.
How to size an attic fan:
A properly sized attic fan is very important for homeowners to get the maximum benefits.
Most manufacturers recommend sizing an attic fan at 2 to 3 CFM (cubic feet of air per minute) per square foot of living space. This recommendation is typically based on the location that your home is located in.
For example, for coastal or mountain climates, the recommendation is typically 2 CFM per square foot.
For more inland climates, the recommendation is typically 2.5 CFM per square foot.
For desert climates, the recommendation is typically 3 CFM per square foot.
3 TYPES OF ATTIC FANS
There are three types of attic fans. All three types can be installed on a gable end or roof mounted application.
SMART ATTIC FANS
Roof and Gable applications available
Smart attic fans are the newest revolution in the attic fan industry.
A smart attic fan features a built-in thermostat and/or humidistat that directly controls the motor speed based on the conditions in the attic. By self-adjusting to the attic conditions, the fan is able to maintain an optimum year-round attic climate while minimizing energy consumption.
In the summer months, a smart attic fan will prevent the attic from reaching scorching hot temperatures that, in turn, transfer into the living space below.
These smart fans typically feature a smartphone app that offers the ability to control all parameters of the fan from temperature settings, humidity settings, and it even allows you to see the current conditions in the attic.
Studies have even shown that a smart attic fan can keep your attic within 10 degrees of the outside temperature, even during the peak heat of the day.
SMART ATTIC FANS
Roof and Gable applications available
Smart attic fans are the newest revolution in the attic fan industry.
A smart attic fan features a built-in thermostat and/or humidistat that directly controls the motor speed based on the conditions in the attic. By self-adjusting to the attic conditions, the fan is able to maintain an optimum year-round attic climate while minimizing energy consumption.
In the summer months, a smart attic fan will prevent the attic from reaching scorching hot temperatures that, in turn, transfer into the living space below.
These smart fans typically feature a smartphone app that offers the ability to control all parameters of the fan from temperature settings, humidity settings, and it even allows you to see the current conditions in the attic.
Studies have even shown that a smart attic fan can keep your attic within 10 degrees of the outside temperature, even during the peak heat of the day.
SOLAR ATTIC FANS
Roof and Gable applications available
Solar Attic Fans are ideal for any homeowner who wants attic cooling but does not want to use any more electricity. This helps the homeowner save the maximum dollar amount on their electricity bill every month.
These fans operate solely by using solar power to push air from the attic vents, throughout the attic space, and back outside. Some solar attic fans come with an AC/DC Inverter, which allows you to run your fan throughout the day and night by switching from solar power to electricity automatically.
If you only want to use solar power, you can choose to have the inverter disconnected on install. Solar attic fans are ideal for any homeowner looking to keep the world green and their home cool and healthier.
SOLAR ATTIC FANS
Roof and Gable applications available
Solar Attic Fans are ideal for any homeowner who wants attic cooling but does not want to use any more electricity. This helps the homeowner save the maximum dollar amount on their electricity bill every month.
These fans operate solely by using solar power to push air from the attic vents, throughout the attic space, and back outside. Some solar attic fans come with an AC/DC Inverter, which allows you to run your fan throughout the day and night by switching from solar power to electricity automatically.
If you only want to use solar power, you can choose to have the inverter disconnected on install. Solar attic fans are ideal for any homeowner looking to keep the world green and their home cool and healthier.
TRADITIONAL ATTIC FANS
Gable applications available
Traditional Attic Fans are what most homeowners have in their homes when it comes to attic fans. These fans push a lot of air, are powerful, and reliable. These fans often come with a thermostat and are single speed only typically that can be set to when you want your the fan to run and can push air at up to 2,000 CFM. These attic fans are typically less expensive and perfect for anyone who wants a cheap alternative to their high A/C costs.
TRADITIONAL ATTIC FANS
Gable applications available
Traditional Attic Fans are what most homeowners have in their homes when it comes to attic fans. These fans push a lot of air, are powerful, and reliable. These fans often come with a thermostat and are single speed only typically that can be set to when you want your the fan to run and can push air at up to 2,000 CFM. These attic fans are typically less expensive and perfect for anyone who wants a cheap alternative to their high A/C costs.
Why Purchase a Gable Attic Fan for your Home?
Rather than bringing in fresh air from the inside of the home like a whole house fan, for instance, a gable attic fan is a specific type of fan designed to remove the hot, stale air from the attic of a home. You will feel the benefit of this fan mostly on your cooling bill. Since gable attic fans remove the hottest air in the home, your air conditioner will be more efficient and you may be able to run it less while still effectively cooling your home.
Why Purchase a Gable Attic Fan for your Home?
Rather than bringing in fresh air from the inside of the home like a whole house fan, for instance, a gable attic fan is a specific type of fan designed to remove the hot, stale air from the attic of a home. You will feel the benefit of this fan mostly on your cooling bill. Since gable attic fans remove the hottest air in the home, your air conditioner will be more efficient and you may be able to run it less while still effectively cooling your home.
USING ATTIC FANS IN COLD CLIMATES
Attic fans are very popular in cold climates because they can help to prevent ice damming in attics during the coldest months of the year.
A typical attic can build up a lot of moisture during the winter due to the warm temperature in the home and the cool temperature outside and in the attic which can cause serious problems to appliances in the attic or even the structure of the home. By ventilating the attic, it can help mitigate that humidity build-up.
With a smart attic fan, customers simply go into their smartphone app and change the climate setting to Winter; no climbing up into the attic needed!
USING ATTIC FANS IN COLD CLIMATES
Attic fans are very popular in cold climates because they can help to prevent ice damming in attic during the coldest months of the year.
A typical attic can build up a lot of moisture during the winter due to the warm temperature in the home and the cool temperature outside and in the attic which can cause serious problems to appliances in the attic or even the structure of the home. By ventilating the attic, it can help mitigate that humidity build-up.
With a smart attic fan, customers simply go into their smartphone app and change the climate setting to Winter; no climbing up into the attic needed!
Increase Attic Ventilation
So you got a whole house fan but need to add more venting. Sometimes that’s easy! Just add a gable and a few O’Hagins. But other times, it can be much more difficult. One area that can address the lack of venting is called “power venting.”
Power venting is the process in which a whole house fan is powered on and the attic fan is powered on as well to help move the air out faster.
We recommend using an attic fan to boost the ventilation when you are 1 to 2 square feet shy of the venting requirement.
Increase Attic Ventilation
So you got a whole house fan but need to add more venting. Sometimes that’s easy! Just add a gable and a few O’Hagins. But other times, it can be much more difficult. One area that can address the lack of venting is called “power venting.”
Power venting is the process in which a whole house fan is powered on and the attic fan is powered on as well to help move the air out faster.
We recommend using an attic fan to boost the ventilation when you are 1 to 2 square feet shy of the venting requirement.
Why Attic Fans are really worth it
Attic ventilation is crucial to homeowners because attics can be like an oven on top of your home, heating up your living space from above. When mid-summer comes around, a typical attic can reach temperatures of over 160 degrees! In a two-story home, this heat can make the top floor unbearable! Installing an attic fan helps to lower those outrageous temperatures in the attic, thus helping the home stay cooler. For this reason, they can help homeowners feel more comfortable.
If living more comfortably is not enough to attract you to an attic fan, perhaps saving money on your electric bill while preserving your most expensive home appliance will. All homeowners dread running their air conditioner. Families often fight over the thermostat, weighing the pros & cons before reluctantly turning their A/C system on, knowing their electric bill is steadily rising.
An attic fan’s ability to cool down the attic, something that the A/C can’t, will equate to a home that is cooler and an A/C unit that gets far less work than it usually does, which could save money on upsetting repairs further down the road.
Other A/C related anguish includes homeowners being frustrated by the apparent delay period for their A/C system. For the first few minutes, homeowners can hear their A/C system running but the home does not feel any cooler. The reason for this is the duct work for the air conditioner is surrounded by extreme attic temperatures. These temperatures obviously heat up the duct work so when the system is first turned on, it begins at a deficit. The duct work must first cool down before homeowners feel any noticeable difference in the living space. This is where the attic fan comes in! As we said before, attic fans greatly reduce the temperature in the attic which means your duct work will also stay cooler! This translates to your HVAC system reaching the set temperature much quicker, allowing it to run more efficiently, thus creating a more comfortable living environment, all while extending the life of your most expensive home appliance!
Why Attic Fans are really worth it
Attic ventilation is crucial to homeowners because attics can be like an oven on top of your home, heating up your living space from above. When mid-summer comes around, a typical attic can reach temperatures of over 160 degrees! In a two-story home, this heat can make the top floor unbearable! Installing an attic fan helps to lower those outrageous temperatures in the attic, thus helping the home stay cooler. For this reason, they can help homeowners feel more comfortable.
If living more comfortably is not enough to attract you to an attic fan, perhaps saving money on your electric bill while preserving your most expensive home appliance will. All homeowners dread running their air conditioner. Families often fight over the thermostat, weighing the pros & cons before reluctantly turning their A/C system on, knowing their electric bill is steadily rising.
An attic fan’s ability to cool down the attic, something that the A/C can’t, will equate to a home that is cooler and an A/C unit that gets far less work than it usually does, which could save money on upsetting repairs further down the road.
Other A/C related anguish includes homeowners being frustrated by the apparent delay period for their A/C system. For the first few minutes, homeowners can hear their A/C system running but the home does not feel any cooler. The reason for this is the duct work for the air conditioner is surrounded by extreme attic temperatures. These temperatures obviously heat up the duct work so when the system is first turned on, it begins at a deficit. The duct work must first cool down before homeowners feel any noticeable difference in the living space. This is where the attic fan comes in! As we said before, attic fans greatly reduce the temperature in the attic which means your duct work will also stay cooler! This translates to your HVAC system reaching the set temperature much quicker, allowing it to run more efficiently, thus creating a more comfortable living environment, all while extending the life of your most expensive home appliance!
The Difference between Attic Fans and Whole House Fans
Attic fans are often confused for whole house fans. Back in the 1960s when whole house fans were invented, they were very popular in the South and were, incorrectly, called “attic fans” since they were installed in the attic. This confusion remains very prevalent today.
A whole house fan is used for cooling both the home and attic. You typically run a whole house fan during the evening through into the early morning – basically any time it is cooler outside. This cools, ventilates, and exhausts all the hot, stale air in your home and attic. You would never run your whole house fan during the middle of the day when it is the warmest. This is where an attic fan comes in.
Attic fans ventilate and exhaust your attic only. You use them primarily during the day but they work well in the evening and night as well. They pull air from the outside through existing vents in your attic. This allows your attic to stay within 10ºF of the outside temperature at all times when the fan is running. Without an attic fan, your attic can get up to 150ºF during the summer, which can ruin the integrity of your home and cause high electric bills.
The best system combines an attic fan and a whole house fan to cool, ventilate, and exhaust the entire home, day and night, and year-round.
The Difference between Attic Fans and Whole House Fans
Attic fans are often confused for whole house fans. Back in the 1960s when whole house fans were invented, they were very popular in the South and were, incorrectly, called “attic fans” since they were installed in the attic. This confusion remains very prevalent today.
A whole house fan is used for cooling both the home and attic. You typically run a whole house fan during the evening through into the early morning – basically any time it is cooler outside. This cools, ventilates, and exhausts all the hot, stale air in your home and attic. You would never run your whole house fan during the middle of the day when it is the warmest. This is where an attic fan comes in.
Attic fans ventilate and exhaust your attic only. You use them primarily during the day but they work well in the evening and night as well. They pull air from the outside through existing vents in your attic. This allows your attic to stay within 10ºF of the outside temperature at all times when the fan is running. Without an attic fan, your attic can get up to 150ºF during the summer, which can ruin the integrity of your home and cause high electric bills.
The best system combines an attic fan and a whole house fan to cool, ventilate, and exhaust the entire home, day and night, and year-round.
Attic Fans vs Air Condition Costs
Depending on what kind of the attic fan you are installing, you can expect to pay between $350 to $1,000 installed. The pricing varies based on the type of attic fan, the sizing requirements, and the motor type.
Depending on the size of your home, a brand new central air system installed can cost up to $20,000 and is a very complicated installation.
As well, many homeowners are choosing to install a attic fan if their A/C breaks and are in need of A/C repair. A/C repair can be extremely expensive.
The climate in which you live in is the main factor how much you will save off your cooling costs but you can save up to 30% off your a/c cooling cost. An attic fan only costs around a few pennies an hour to run versus dollar with a/c.
Attic Fans vs Air Condition Costs
Depending on what kind of the attic fan you are installing, you can expect to pay between $350 to $1,000 installed. The pricing varies based on the type of attic fan, the sizing requirements, and the motor type.
Depending on the size of your home, a brand new central air system installed can cost up to $20,000 and is a very complicated installation.
As well, many homeowners are choosing to install a attic fan if their A/C breaks and are in need of A/C repair. A/C repair can be extremely expensive.
The climate in which you live in is the main factor how much you will save off your cooling costs but you can save up to 30% off your a/c cooling cost. An attic fan only costs around a few pennies an hour to run versus dollar with a/c.
Attic Fan Climate Map
Attic Fan FAQs
Do attic fans keep the house cooler?
Have you every noticed your A/C cycling on and off during the summer? That is because your house is heating up almost instantly after the A/C turns off because of all the heat that is built up in your attic. By running an attic fan, your attic temperature will be up to 50 degrees cooler meaning your A/C won’t have to work as hard to keep the home cool.
Which is better attic fans or whole house fans?
Both work well, but they serve different purposes. Attic fans simply cool and ventilate the attic while a whole house fan cools and ventilates the entire homes, including the attic. A whole house fan should only be used during the cooler times of the day while an attic fan can be used 24/7.
Do attic fans use a lot of electricity?
The amount of electricity used will depend on the type of attic fan that you install.
Traditional attic fans typically use less efficient motors and move less air meaning they are less efficient.
Smart attic fans typically use much more efficient motors and move more air meaning they are more efficient.
Solar attic fans are the most efficient as they will use no electricity when there is sunlight available.
Electric powered attic fans use between 20 and 400 watts, depending on the speed the fan is running on and the model chosen. Compare this to an A/C system that can use upwards of 3000 watts.
Can you run an attic fan while running air conditioning?
Yes, there will be no negative effects when running them both at the same time. You can run the attic fan with or without the A/C running.
Where should the attic fan be mounted?
Depending on the type of vents you have in your attic, you can choose to install a gable mounted attic fan or a roof mounted attic fan.
Smart Attic Fan FAQs
How often do I need to connect to my smart attic fan?
The only time you need to connect to a smart attic fan is to see the current conditions of the attic or to make parameter adjustments.
How many phones can I have connected to my smart attic fan?
For typical Bluetooth products, only one device can connect at a time, however, you can have as many devices as you want paired to the Bluetooth product.
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