Installing A Gable Exhaust Fan

Then cut out the circle with a reciprocating saw and mount the fan over the cutout using a drill.

Installing a gable exhaust fan.

Even during the cooler months the fan can prevent the build up of humidity caused by heating systems. Attic ventilation fans whether hard wired or powered by their own solar panels seem like a low cost and effective way to help keep your house cool. I have ranch house that has ridge vent soffit vents and two gables. To install an attic fan over a gable vent in your attic trace the body of the fan onto a piece of plywood that s wide enough to mount on the studs on each side of the vent.

January 26 2019 advertisement. Installing a gable vent fan is a great way of keeping your attic cool during the heat of summer. The attic fan kept my house cooler by 8f compared to pre fan installation days. I added a attic fan 1500cfm onto the gable but i have the airflow coming in from the outside instead of pushing air out.

You will also save on air conditioning bills. I ve read that adding a vent fan to the gable with ridge vent is bad b c it may reverse the natural flow of hot air plus draw in rain. Keep mirrors from fogging up with a bathroom exhaust fan. Hvi recommends a ratio of 60 to 40 for soffit ventilation to gable or ridge ventilation.

The downside of attic ventilation fans. If the existing gable vent is smaller than the diameter of the fan you ll need to remove the vent and install either a larger vent or an automatic shutter. This tutorial shows you how to install both a gable vent and a gable fan. When the fan is securely mounted carry it over to the vent and nail.

Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Temp 92 f at 5pm. This was observed on numerous days following the installation. Temp 84f at 5pm.

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