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Not really. Maybe it's just undersized, but basically, the attic, even with a fan, is still like a car sitting in the blazing sun. It heats up above ambient temp and slowly warms the whole interior of the attic above ambient. Then once the sun goes low and the temp drops, it pulls in air, but it's fighting all that mass that's still at 110F.
We got an attic fan installed in winter and have seen a noticeable difference in the temperature drop on the 2nd floor. Before, the rooms upstairs would be hot and stuffy without the AC on. Much better now with the attic fan. It is not solar though, so will have to see how that impacts the electricity bill.
I have the same issue with having a stuffy/hot 2nd floor and was thinking about getting an attic fan. Can you please share the model you purchased and how much it cost to install? Thanks
irvinehomeowner
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Feexed!peppy said:
nosuchreality
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aquabliss said:
Not really. Maybe it's just undersized, but basically, the attic, even with a fan, is still like a car sitting in the blazing sun. It heats up above ambient temp and slowly warms the whole interior of the attic above ambient. Then once the sun goes low and the temp drops, it pulls in air, but it's fighting all that mass that's still at 110F.
bitmaster20
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aquabliss said:
We got an attic fan installed in winter and have seen a noticeable difference in the temperature drop on the 2nd floor. Before, the rooms upstairs would be hot and stuffy without the AC on. Much better now with the attic fan. It is not solar though, so will have to see how that impacts the electricity bill.
woodburyowner
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bitmaster20 said:
I have the same issue with having a stuffy/hot 2nd floor and was thinking about getting an attic fan. Can you please share the model you purchased and how much it cost to install? Thanks
bitmaster20
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I don't know the model name. We recently had new attic insulation installed, and the same guys installed the fan. The cost was $350 for material and labor for the fan.