Solar power can be harnessed in many unique ways, from solar-heated water panels to PV arrays. Home and business owners can also install solar attic fans. You may not be familiar with solar attic fans and how they can benefit a building by reducing energy costs and keeping air circulation consistent, so, in this post we’re going to have a critical look at solar attic fans and how they operate.

A solar attic fan is generally going to be installed on the roof of a building in a location that is directly above an attic, garage or other space. The fan itself is completely wireless and is not tied into the home’s existing power system. This means that it has its own power ground and the integrated solar panel does all of the work in providing the power it needs to function. Because of the relatively small construction profile of most solar attic fans (including those provided by The LeverEdge), they don’t require much structural change to be installed, if at all. Another convenience that our customers like is the broad array of roof types and pitches that qualify for a solar attic fan install.

The fan operates by mechanically drawing power from its attached photovoltaic (also known as PV) solar panel and operating as a heat exhaust for the room it is attached to. Because the attic is generally the warmest part of a home in the hotter months, this area stands to benefit the most by having ongoing ventilation. And since the unit is completely power independent, it doesn’t cost a dime to operate once it’s installed.

Most solar attic fans can be installed in one day. A professional installation will result in a unit that works to cool the home at an ongoing cost that homeowners can live with: zero dollars! Once the initial cost of the solar attic fan has been paid by the homeowner, they can begin to see their electricity bills drop, especially during the warmest times of the year.

A single solar attic fan can help to cool potentially thousands of square feet of space. If you’re curious about whether or not a solar attic fan is a good idea for your particular home or business, then contact The LeverEdge and let’s start the conversation.