Solar Attic Fan Installation
This adjustable solar panel bracket system maximizes the sun exposure on the solar panel no matter if the unit is installed on a flat standard pitch or steep roof.
Solar attic fan installation. Please contact fan attic customer service at 1 877 326 2884. In attic mark location of solar powered vent between two roof rafters. Local utility rebates may apply. The roof vent fan type has a slightly faster installation process but can have a bigger impact in your roof since it requires to remove entirely the wood roof shingles or tiles from the roof according to the shape of the ventilation fan circular or rectangular shapes are most common.
Normally your remington solar attic fan runs directly off the solar panel. Pricing for attic fan installation varies depending on fan type and its location. We went to this customer s home to install a tubular skylight but her upstairs was so hot that she ended up wanting our solar attic fan. The fan attic is a solar powered attic ventilation system that installs in only thirty minutes.
Part of the reason for this benefit is the fact that the average solar attic fan doesn t require roofing cement caulk or any other product to prevent leaking. Whole house fans tend to have higher overall costs than attic ventilation fans. Install roof brackets and fall arrest system to roof. Cut shingles along circular outline.
You ll need to cut a hole in the roof two if you purchase multiple fans and a third if you need a remote panel location. Scribe outline of vent s flashing on roof using homemade dowel compass. Roof mounted and gable mounted attic fans. With the hybrid power adapter if your attic is above 80 degrees fahrenheit after dark then the smart sensor will draw from your house power and keep the fan running until the attic cools down.
There are mainly two types of solar powered attic fans. The natural light solar attic fan is designed with an exclusive adjustable bracket allowing the solar panel to be positioned at various angles for optimal solar exposure. On average labor costs run between 100 300 and the fan itself may range from as little as 50 to more than 500.