Professional Whole-House Fan Installation in San Diego, CA
Dana Logsdon Roofing & Solar, Inc. offers whole-house fan installation in San Diego, CA. A Whole House Fan system is a unique, energy-efficient way to cool your home or business. It is an alternative to air conditioning and works in conjunction with ceiling fans and other circulating fans. Also, whole-house fans work in addition to the ducts of your central heating and cooling system and can be modified to provide whole-house cooling.
Whole house fans provide incredible comfort, especially in hotter weather. They pull the air from open windows and push it through your attic and roof. They should provide 3 to 6 air changes per hour, determined by your climate.
Installing and Using a Whole House Fan
Dana Logsdon Roofing & Solar, Inc. has the knowledge and skill to install whole-house fans. We will take the necessary measurements and determine whether your attic needs new/additional vents. It is not abnormal to need other attic vents because whole-house fans usually need 4 (instead of the standard 2) to run efficiently—the more fans, the better the whole-house fan performance.
Types of Whole-House Fans We Offer
While any whole-house fan will significantly reduce your energy costs and provide adequate cooling, several types of fans are available, and the one you choose will dramatically impact its ability to perform.
There are three primary types of whole-house fans to consider. Ducted, ceiling-mounted, and roof-mounted fans are all available.
Ducted whole-house fans are mounted along the rafters of a home, and they run through the ducts in the house. These are usually optimal for homes that need exhaust points in several locations because they pull air through every duct connected to the attic. They're also practically silent.
Ceiling-mounted fans are less common but helpful in homes with limited attic space. These fans are mounted within the ceiling to draw hot air out of the living area and into the attic, where it's unlikely to cause discomfort or other problems.
Finally, there are roof-mounted whole-house fans. These are mounted on your roof with a visible vent from the outside. Using vents around your attic, they suck hot air out of your home and exhaust it outdoors. These fans are more challenging to install but provide top-quality results, and it's one of our most popular options.
Beyond those three, you also have three insulation options available with whole-house fans, and each one significantly impacts your experience.
There are standard fans that are loud due to a lack of dampeners. These function properly, but they can be annoying because of the noise they generate.
Then, there are insulated fans and in-line fans. Both have insulation added and dampeners to reduce their noise output almost entirely, and in-line insulated fans also offer more efficient cooling with a centralized setup.
Dana Logsdon Roofing and Solar provides the top whole-house fan installation service in San Diego, and we're here to cover your whole-house fan needs regardless of which type you need to be installed. According to your budget, home design, and specific needs, we can help establish the perfect whole-house fan for you.
Are Whole-House Fans Worth It?
If you have central air or other cooling systems available, you might wonder if getting a whole-house fan installed is even necessary. Well, there are several benefits that whole-house fans have over your other available options.
First, it's a great way to control the climate in your home without turning on your central air unit or having to plug in tons of ineffective fans. A whole-house fan uses your attic's vents, duct systems, or a combination of the two, to suck hot air out and bring cooler air from outside in, and since it uses multiple points attached to a high-powered fan, a single unit can provide ample cooling to your entire home at once.
That leads to the other two significant benefits.
A whole-house fan uses less energy to cool your home. So, you significantly reduce your energy bills when you use it instead of an energy-intensive AC unit or several individual fans plugged in around your house.
A side-effect of reducing your energy bills by using fewer resources is that you also take a more "green" approach to interior climate control. You can save money, stay comfortable, AND take pride in reducing your environmental impact. It's a win in several different ways.
However, whole-house fans could be better, and you should consider a few things.
Fans that pull air in from the outside to cool your home are only helpful if the outdoor air temperature is lower than your home's interior temperature. If it's hotter outside, you're just pulling hotter air in and circulating it. This outside air will make your living area hotter, or you won't notice much difference.
The cooling effect could be more dramatic and controllable with an AC. You'll notice a significant cool-down if the air temperature details we highlighted are correct. Still, you can't simply set a desired temperature and expect the house to reach that temperature in minutes. It merely cools down as much as it naturally would if you sucked all the hot air out and replaced it with the air outside.
Finally, there's the fact that whole-house fans don't remove humidity in the air or filter out humidity from the outdoor environment. You might need a secondary appliance to do that for you, and a whole-house fan won't be very effective on extremely humid days.
Overall, a whole-house fan is worth it. It's a great way to avoid using your AC in most situations. Allowing you to cut your energy bill, live a more "green" lifestyle, and give your AC a break. However, you must know the best circumstances before you turn it on.
Whole-House Fans Maintenance and Warranty
Whole-house fan maintenance is relatively simple. Periodically, it's a good idea to turn off the power going to the fan and use a standard household vacuum with a brush attachment to clean the blades. Remove all dust and grime buildup from the fan to ensure it doesn't get clogged or wear out prematurely.
Where vents and ducts are used, it's important to
change any filters that are part of the fan system. These get overloaded with dust in the air over time, impacting the fan's performance when that happens. They also stop filtering dirt and lower your indoor air quality.
Finally, when removing all dirt and debris, give the fan a quick scrub with mild dish soap and water.
As part of our after-service support, we offer a warranty covering the products used in the installation and our labor to ensure that your investment is protected if anything goes wrong during the unit's expected lifespan. We'll come out to diagnose problems, perform repairs, and replace the whole house fan if needed.
Since we perform the
best whole-house fan installations in San Diego, most of our after-sale services include diagnosing unexpected repair needs or offering maintenance services.
Why You Need Our Installation Services
We've installed the finest whole-house fans in San Diego homes for years. We offer the best warranties on all products used, stand by our installation work, and ensure you can enjoy a safe, reliable, and effective whole-house fan system that saves money and keeps your house cool.
If the whole house fan doesn't have enough ventilation, it can become dangerous, causing furnace backdrafts or combustion. This danger is why installing a whole-house fan requires a professional.
So, if you need help determining if a whole house fan is for you and your home in San Diego, call us today, and we will estimate and guide you to the best decision for your home and family.
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