Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

IrishAyes

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8. Thank you MOST sincerely,

Sun Jun 8, 2014, 10:07 PM

Jun 2014

but I already have the whole house attic fan, and it took almost 2 years to find one to fit the super-narrow upstairs hallway. The only model in that size came with nothing more than a pull chain.

It's a solar attic ventilator (different thing) I want to add that had me concerned because of what I read in the trades; concern that it would have to be turned off during AC season and the fact that the only kind I could begin to afford just fits outside the soffit and doesn't require wiring, just mounting.

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Did I just dodge an expensive bullet? [View all] IrishAyes Jun 2014 OP

Not entirely valid JayhawkSD Jun 2014 #1

Thanks for your reply. IrishAyes Jun 2014 #2

Every attic fan I have ever installed has a thermostat so you can set OffWithTheirHeads Jun 2014 #3

Thank you MOST sincerely, IrishAyes Jun 2014 #8

I'm not sure I understand your concern JayhawkSD Jun 2014 #4

My concern is only about a possible solar powered attic ventilator, IrishAyes Jun 2014 #7

I can't add to JayhawkSD's comments. Curmudgeoness Jun 2014 #5

I appreciate everyone's help immensely, IrishAyes Jun 2014 #9

I grew up in Georgia & Alabama mzteris Jun 2014 #6

A couple of important points kristopher Jun 2014 #10

The attic has fairly large gable AND ridge vents. New metal roof and (supposedly) max insulation IrishAyes Jun 2014 #11

"Max insulation" kristopher Jun 2014 #12

Thank YOU. Something else I just discovered: IrishAyes Jun 2014 #13