Operating best under 82 degrees, whole building attic fans draw cool air from outside and forces hot air to escape from the attic, effectively cooling the entire house or building. Attic fans are greener and more energy efficient and make a difference in a businesses bottom line.

Powered by solar or traditional electric sources, attic fans reduce energy bills and overhead costs for business owners. By being able to promote green innovation within your office space can attract the younger customer base to your business and it may be eligible for tax savings or rebates in your area. Newer buildings often include attic ventilation shafts that will reduce the cost of installation to the business owner. There are three main points of consideration when considering an attic fan:

1. Select attic fans that have a timer not a thermostat attached allowing you to control temperature on cool days and nights.

2. Consider purchasing an attic fan alongside a whole building attic fan to keep the attic cool at all times and improve the longevity of roof materials.

3. Know if the temperature gets too high, you can close the windows and turn on the air conditioner. The fan is a way of cutting costs, not eliminating existing office systems.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Choose a metal attic fans provider for the most cost effective solutions

Plastic fans break and metal construction is a renewable resource that can withstand the movement and power of the fan's motor more effectively.

I recommend: Search the attic fans directory of Industrial Fans Direct as they offer a great line of all metal attic fans for both the attic and the whole building. AirScape offers step by step instructions with their fans.

Choose attic fans that include solar energy solutions for lower energy costs

By operating with the help of a low wattage solar panel (or panels depending on the side of your business) and a simple motor, the solar powered fan may not cool an entire building but it will keep a well insulated attic cool in the summer and costs nothing to operate.

I recommend: Attic Breeze offers an attic fans list of products that include lifetime warranty on installation, parts and specializes in business and industry cooling systems. Big Frog Mountain offers solar attic fans.

Find a consultant who can help with the purchase of attic fans

Sometimes you can be unsure of what you need in the way of cooling equipment until you have talked with an attic fan specialist who can come to your small business and assess your requirements.

I recommend: Find attic fans information and solar attic fans providers online through Momentum Technologies who offers a list of providers operating worldwide. Service Magic allows you to put your zip code into a search engine and find approved fan providers and consultants in your area.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Choose large whole building attic fans that has many blades and run it at a lower speed as this will reduce noise pollution and decrease the rate of wear.