The attic fan kept my house cooler by 8f compared to pre fan installation days.
Attic fans not working.
Do not use mechanical means electric attic fans.
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.
If the motor is working but the fan blades are not moving the problem may be the belt.
This was observed on numerous days following the installation.
However the utility of attic ventilation fans is actually quite a controversial topic.
Best ventilation is open soffit venting to a open vented ridge vent.
Attic fan not turning on.
More than 50 of the attic fans i see do not work and have current still live to the motor.
Your attic fan may not be turning on because of an electrical problem like a tripped circuit breaker a blown fuse or a bad connection.
Even with the highest quality attic fans you re likely to run into one of these common attic fan problems at some point or another.
Here we ll make a note of some that are specific to electric attic fans and which ones can be avoided by opting for a solar powered attic fan instead.
Ridge vent must me installed per the manufactures instructions.
Temp 84f at 5pm.
However they are not an effective ventilation mechanism and it can get really hot in the attic during summer.
Temp 92 f at 5pm.
Common attic fan issues.
Good insulation reduces fan effectiveness.
Fan motor runs but not the blades.
After attic fan installation ac still off during day.
The downside of attic ventilation fans.
If the attic fan is plugged into an outlet use a voltmeter to make sure that the outlet is working.
You may need to replace a circuit breaker an electrical outlet or one of the wire connections.
During workdays would leave air conditioner off when leaving in the morning.
This will indeed help reduce the temperature in the attic but only marginally unless the incoming air from outside is substantially colder not likely in the summer till nightfall you also.
The attic is usually built with vents that are designed for ventilation purposes.
One of the leading causes for fires.