Solar Attic Fan - Better Than An Electric Fan
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.
Once you have discovered the advantages of a solar attic fan, you’ll be ready to move into the 21st century. Here are 5 such advantages:
1 - Easy Cheap Installation:
A solar attic fan has its own power source - the sun - so no wiring is needed. This means you require no electricity permits or qualified electricians to install the fan. All you need to do is follow the accompanying step-by-step instructions. And at most it will take you 2 hours to get it working.
2 - Did We Say Free Energy?
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 - Constantly works:
Because a solar attic fan uses the sun, there is no need to regulate its operation to save power. It can run all day long - while the sun is shining - providing constant ventilation in your home. No matter how hot or cold it is, the fan will keep on spinning, keeping the air fresh and the temperature constant.
4 - Helps Maintain your roof’s condition:
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.
What’s more is a solar powered attic fan prevents warm, moist air from collecting in the attic in winter. This moist air (from showering and cooking) usually leads to mold and mildew, which can cause your roof frame to rot.
5 - Promotes “green” living:
Your current ventilation system requires electric power to work. This power comes from coal, oil, gas, and nuclear power stations which release harmful green house gases into the atmosphere.
Whereas a solar attic fan operates on the sun’s clean, free energy. This helps decrease the need to burn fossil fuels and aids in fighting global warming.
Last thoughts:
A lot of us complain about our excessive power bills and how the electricity companies are ripping us off. But only a minority actually take action to reduce their dependence on non-renewable energy sources. Since I have shown you how simple, inexpensive and clean it is to make use of a solar powered attic fan, you have no excuse for not taking action to reduce your energy dependence and live a greener life.
A DIY installed solar attic fan starts at around $400 (excl. tax and incentives), which is a small price to pay for free ventilation and lower electricity bills.
Tim McDonald and his wife have been living off the grid since June 2008. He recommends you Try Earth4Energy For FREE if you are keen on learning more about making home solar power and reducing your electricity bills.
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