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Default Gable Mounted Attic Fans


Speedy Jim wrote:

A gable mount fan can do a lot to reduce attic temps where sun exposure
is a big problem. That reduces the heat transmission into the interior.

While static venting is great, you probably don't have the luxury
right now to experiment with it.


I don't see how choosing the static route is an experiment, vs
installing a fan. The basics of static venting are well understood.

And whether they have a gable mounted fan or static venting, half of
the project is similar. They need sufficient air intake, preferably
at the soffits. From the description given, it;s not clear that this
exists. In fact, with a powerful fan, they would need even more
intake venting, making that project more work.

Also, I think adding a ridge vent in most cases is no harder and
perhaps easier than adding a gable vent.





Personally, I would mount it to exhaust the hot air.
Be sure that all inlets are screened as well as the gable outlet
to keep bugs out.

PSC fan is "permanent split capacitor". Refers to the
type of motor. They run more efficiently, esp when run at
reduced speeds.

You'll need to pick the time you work up in the attic
carefully; if hot up there you put yourself at risk working.

Jim