5 Reasons To Use A Solar Attic Fan At Home

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If you have a typical electric attic fan running at home, then have you ever thought of replacing it with a modern solar attic fan? You may be thinking it to be too expensive, but in reality a solar powered attic fan is much cheaper to run than your energy-wasting electric fan.

After reading these 5 clear benefits of a solar attic fan, you'll understand why we made the switch:

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?

The only power a solar powered attic fan requires is from the sun - which is FREE. So the only cost you have to worry about is the initial investment. After that, it costs absolutely nothing to operate it.

Also, most states offer tax incentives for installing renewable energy technology at home. This lowers the initial cost of a solar attic fan.

3 - Constantly works:

Since a solar powered attic fan uses no electricity, it can operate all day long, from when the sun rises until a little after the sun sets. So air is constantly circulating in your home, regardless of the temperature, keeping your home well-ventilated and cool.

4 - Extends life of the roof:

During cold winter months heat trapped in your attic can melt snow on your roof. As the the water trickles down, it collects and refreezes in the cooler eaves or gutters, leading to costly and destructive ice damming. By having a solar powered attic fan, it requires minimal sunlight to operate and keep the attic cool.

Also the solar attic fan keeps your attic well-ventilated, helping prevent fungal decay of your roof frame. This decay is usually caused where warm moist air from showering, and cooking collects in the attic, forming mildew and mold.

5 - Aids In Preventing Global Warming:

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.

Final words:

So many people rant on and on about global warming, but hardly any of them actually do something about it. Now that you understand how affordable, clean and simple it is to use a solar attic fan at home, you can play a part in living a greener life.

You can pick up a solar attic fan for about $400, which is nothing if you think how much money you'll save in power bills, and roof repairs.

About the Author

Tim 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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