Customer Reviews for Solar Powered Attic Fan

The Solar Powered Attic Fan #1010TRS is designed for shingle roofs only. For tile roofs, slate roofs, flat roofs, gable/static vents, and crawlspace ventilation, please visit the All Purpose Ventilator #1015APV, which is also available at Costco.com. Award winning, professional grade solar powered attic fan can continue to run after dark. The Solar Powered Attic Fan 1010TR is designed to reduce heat build-up in your attic in the summer and remove harmful moisture in the winter. Its commercial grade, heavy duty construction provides up to 25% more power than other fans, providing better circulation and improving airflow in your attic space. One fan can ventilate up to 1350 square feet and lower the attic temperature so your air conditioning won’t have to run as long to cool your home. The Solar Powered Attic Fan qualifies for 30% Federal Tax Credit with many other local utility and municipality rebates available. Reduce attic heat build-up – 43% of air conditioning design load is based on high attic temperatures. Lowering attic temperature lowers air conditioning use. Reduce damaging moisture in your attic – 28 gallons of moisture is typically added to your attic space throughout the winter. Attic moisture causes mold and mildew growth and can cause attic insulation to lose its effectiveness. The Solar Controller with Dual Mode technology allows you to monitor your attic fan’s operating status, attic temperature and attic humidity. The addition of the Solar Controller enables your Solar Powered Attic Fan to run intermittently after sunset, or when there is no light available from the sun. This will allow your attic temperature to continuously drop after sunset and help remove the hot, stagnant air that can build up on those warm summer evenings. The annual operating cost of the using the Solar Controller connected to house power is about $2 a year.  As an upgraded electronic thermostat and humidistat, the Solar Controller also allows you to take control of your Solar Attic Fan’s thermal switch remotely with the hand-held remote control. The Solar Powered Attic Fan qualifies for a 30% Federal Tax Credit with many local utility and municipality rebates also available. The Solar Powered Attic fan is easy to install – less than 2 hours for the typical DIY’er. No electrician, permits or inspections required. National network of U.S. Sunlight preferred certified installers available, call 1-866-446-0966. Benefits: Reduces attic heat buildup in the summer – reducing air conditioning usage Reduces attic moisture in the winter – reducing mold and mildew growth Reduces ice damming Helps create a balanced, more energy efficient home Extremely quiet – no harmonic hum typical of electric powered fans No electrician, permits or inspections required Extends the life of common asphalt shingles – extends roof life up to 10% Quick return on investment – 30% Federal Tax Credit, local utility rebates and extended roof life Features: Solar Controller displays fan status, attic temperature and humidity on the hand-held remote. Severe weather tested to withstand winds over 150 mph – received Florida Product Approval and approval from the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI). Monitors attic conditions and utilizes solar power or house electricity to optimize the run-time of the fan in order to remove the excessive heat or moisture Commercial grade, hail resistant 10-watt solar panel can be rotated and tilted to capture the maximum energy available from the sun Ventilates up to 1350 sq. ft. Oversized heavy gauge flashing designed for leak-proof installation Impact & ultraviolet light resistant engineered ABS shroud resists fading, denting and rusting Galvanized & powder coated metal components resist rust Attractive black powder coating blends in with any roof color High output 38 volt motor Limited 1-year warranty on Solar Controller Limited 5-year warranty on motor Limited 20-year warranty on solar panel & housing Model: 1010TRS