An Attic Fan: Year-Long Comfort Can Be Yours When You Install One

Your attic may be out-of-sight, out-of-mind, but that’s no reason to ignore it. As a Tampa Bay homeowner, you may be surprised to know that a poorly ventilated attic can reach a stifling 150 degrees during the summer months. An attic fan, especially when paired with soffit and gable vents, reduces these suffocating attic temperatures by drawing cool air into the attic.

Even in a well-insulated attic, such extreme heat tends to radiate through the attic floor into your house, raising utility bills in an effort to cool the home. And excessively high attic temperatures can cause damage to and degrade the roof structure and materials. Over long periods of time, asphalt shingles will curl, and the underlying felt can bulge and tear.

In the winter, it may seem counter-intuitive to intentionally draw cool air into your home’s attic with an attic fan, but doing so ensures a balanced,
energy-efficient and comfortable home. A thermostatically controlled attic fan runs only when it’s needed, and some models come equipped with a humidistat, helping to control attic humidity during the winter and summer months.

Attic fan installation is relatively inexpensive, considering your attic is responsible for up to 20 percent of your cooling bill.

If you’re interested in improving the energy-efficiency and comfort inside your home year-round, give the experts at Simpson Air a call. Our team of trained professionals, serving the greater Tampa Bay area, will help you evaluate the indoor air solution you need to live a cleaner, healthier life. Give us a call today.

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