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Use a Solar Attic Fan to Save on Cooling Costs

Without proper ventilation, most types of roofing material and insulation degrade more quickly in excessive heat and moisture. Moisture can become trapped within attic spaces just below the roof top adding burden to the air conditioning system which expends more energy than necessary to cool the space below. A solar attic fan converts sunshine into electricity to power itself. On hot sunny days, from its sleek low profile housing, it automatically draws cooler air into the attic prolonging the life of your roof. There is no need for electrical work. Conventional attic fans cost approximately 45% more for first year operational expenses than solar attic fans. Since solar doesn’t use electricity from the grid, savings continue to grow in the future.