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The 6 Best Attic Fans for Your Home

An attic fan provides an affordable way to draw fresh air through your attic, extending the life of your roof and preventing ...
If you are looking for ways to reduce heat in your home by adding insulation, a radiant barrier or fans, hold off – there’s a better way. Homeowners tend to think that by cooling down the attic, the ...
Q. This week: I know our attic fan wastes energy because I can stand under it in the winter and feel cold. The louvers underneath the fan don't fit all that tightly, and if we don't get up in the ...
Dear Action Line: After receiving a $300 heating bill, I decided to check around the house for drafts. The biggest one comes through the attic fan louver opening. How can this be eliminated? -- L.P., ...
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A typical attic fan installation costs $624, but homeowners can expect to spend between $369 and $913. The type of fan and related materials, labor rates, and the attic size are some of the main ...
Whole house fans are a great way to save energy in the summer, but if left unattended during the winter months, they can be a drain on your energy budget. For optimal energy efficiency, both the ...
Question: Our house often gets very hot toward the end of a spring or summer day, and I have heard that an attic fan is an inexpensive way to cool off a house. Our house is a 50-plus-year-old tract ...
Dear Action Line: We just received our first $150 gas bill and are ready now to listen to your suggestions on sealing up the house — such as covering the attic fan and fireplace opening to prevent ...