2006-09-01 06:05:06 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Thermostatically controlled electric fans installed up there made specifically for this situation. Available at home improvment stores. You might need an electrician if you don't have power supply close.
2006-09-01 06:15:51 · answer #1 · answered by Papa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT have an attic fan installed. A full ridge vent will work better than an attic fan, and since you already have a ridge vent, the installation of an attic fan would be counter productive. They would work against each other and make the attic even hotter. TRUST ME ON THIS ONE! Research it yourself, BEFORE you call an electrician.
2006-09-01 15:27:57 · answer #2 · answered by Jeff R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is summer you know and even a cool attic will be 100 in daytime. The next step is an attic fan with a thermostat. Looks like a mushroom on your roof. Works great with air conditioning.
Or a whole house fan that pushes air up and out. can only be used when the air is off. Installs in the house hall ceiling.
2006-09-01 14:37:17 · answer #3 · answered by zocko 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've received several good answers, but better insulation will keep heat from rising into the attic. Many people mistakenly think all the heat is coming from the sun hitting the roof, but a surprising amount maybe rising up from below.
2006-09-01 14:48:28 · answer #4 · answered by Pepper 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are two types of power ventilators. One mounts on the roof and requires you to cut a hole in it. The other is a gable mounted unit. These are easier to install. You may even have gable vents on the sides of your house already. You can purchase a gable mounted power ventilator that will work for 2500-3000 square ft. at Home Depot for about $80.
2006-09-01 14:04:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You probably need to call an electrician to install
an attic fan. If you have the talent to do it yourself, check with Home Depot or Lowe's for
prices and materials needed. You also consult
the DIY.com site off of Google. Look for the
Do it yourself network under the various links.
2006-09-01 13:16:00 · answer #6 · answered by cab veteran 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you already have ridge vents & soffit vents then you don't have enough insulation. I had a foot of blown in put in my house last year & could tell the difference that day. Its definitely worth it.
2006-09-05 12:24:42 · answer #7 · answered by Uncle Joe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THE best way to vent any attic is to put a roof light ( an opening roof window) the best manufacturer are velux..and we have used them for years...totslly reliable and they also look great in any roof...they have apex and flatroom versions...check out www.velux.com or www.veluxusa.com much better than a fan or similar electrical extractor....see what you think....
2006-09-01 16:14:28 · answer #8 · answered by lone wolf and pub 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
vents clean? add insulation to ceiling. white roof! roof paint, latex, prolongs shingle life.wet the roof to cool.
mechanical venting might pull cool from space under which makes living space hotter.
2006-09-05 10:46:41 · answer #9 · answered by enord 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
attic fans are amazing. they work really well by pulling hot air out of your attic when it reaches certain temps. make sure you have it installed by a reputable dealer.
2006-09-01 13:26:46 · answer #10 · answered by Kindred 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋