Best Attic Fan Reviews 2018

When it comes to keeping your home safe and comfortable, price shouldn’t be a major concern. Even on a budget, though, you can still get an attic fan that meets your needs. High-quality attic fans are priced between $200 and $500.

Baffled by the huge price difference? It’s all due to different features. For instance, to pay more for fans that are solar powered and less for electric models. Similarly, fans that can cool large areas come with higher price tags than those that cool smaller areas.

While there are cheap attic fans out there, keep in mind they might not offer you quality service. Concentrate on the value and not the price, and you’ll make a long-term investment.

When looking for an attic fan, it is important to know its type. Is it solar or electric powered? If electricity bills are a concern, we advise you go for a solar powered fan. However, you need to consider whether a solar-powered model will work well in your area, especially during the winter.

Here are other important features to look for in an attic fan:

• What’s the maximum space that the fan can cool?
• What’s the size of the fan?
• Is the fan energy-efficient?
• What’s the fan’s voltage capacity?
• Is it noisy while working?
• What material is it made of?
• Does it come with a warranty?

Let’s now look at these features in detail.

It can be cumbersome to install a fan. That’s why it is important to check the fan’s size before purchasing to avoid damaging your walls while installing. Go for a fan that will easily fit in the available ventilation spaces in your walls. Be sure to measure these spaces before shopping.

Similarly, you’re better off with a fan that will give you value for money. You need a fan that will serve you for many years. In this case, consider steel models, as they will save you from rust and constant repairs.

Be sure to get a model large enough to cool all corners of your house. You don’t need a fan that will only cool half of your attic!

The efficiency of the fan depends on the fan’s voltage capacity. Attic fans that are solar-powered can have low voltage volumes (depending on whether they come with their own solar panels), while electric fans come with high voltage capacity of between 100 and 120 volts. A model whose total voltage lies between 100 and 120 volts should be fine for you. Particularly efficient attic fans will have an energy star indicating that they’ll give you lower electricity bills.

Consider the noise level of the fan. Attic fans can be loud when working, especially the larger models, but there are models that work quietly. Noise level might not be a major concern if you’re not near your attic, or if your house is multi-storied. For a rough benchmark, 50 to 60 decibels is the noise level produced by a refrigerator while working. If you can tolerate that, then noise shouldn’t be an issue.

When you’re considering the material an attic fan is made of, steel fans will have a longer life than those made of other materials, and they won’t rust.

Finally, check whether the fan comes with a warranty, just in case of any manufacturer’s fault.