Tips
Whole House Fans Tips:
TYPES OF FANS
- Belt Driven
- Direct Drive
- Multi Fans in 1 box
Belt Driven Fans are typically quieter, pull more air and area more serviceable than other types of fans. If the fan does not come on, it can only be a power situation. Look for the following:
- Switch not working - replace
- Bad motor - replace
- Tripped breaker - turn breaker back on
Direct Drive Fans are louder, lower quality and will need to be replaced if motor fails.
Multi Fans in 1 Box
Multi Fans in 1 Box have a cover that opens that helps seal the fan from summer or winter eliminates. The problem with these fans are that they don't pull very much air and they are much loader then other types.
In my opinion, depending on where the fan is located, the amount of hot or cold that would come from the small footprint of the shutter is minimal and should not be a very large part of your decision when choosing a Whole House Fan. (We do offer shutter covers).
Decision Process When Choosing a Whole House Fan
- How quiet is the fan?
- How fast will it exchange the air in my house (CFM) Cubic Feet of air per minute? - We recommend 2 to 3 minutes.
- Quality of product
- Warranty
- How long has the fan been on the market?
- References for company (Better Business Bureau) www.BBB.org
Northern California
Whole House Fans &
Radiant Barrier
(916) 801-4396
A JDM Construction Company
Sacramento, CA
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Calvin Barajas
(650) 463 Six-Zero-One-Zero