Installing A Gable Exhaust Fan

Even during the cooler months the fan can prevent the build up of humidity caused by heating systems.

Installing a gable exhaust fan.

Then cut out the circle with a reciprocating saw and mount the fan over the cutout using a drill. Temp 84f at 5pm. Temp 92 f at 5pm. To install an attic fan over a gable vent in your attic trace the body of the fan onto a piece of plywood that s wide enough to mount on the studs on each side of the vent.

The attic fan kept my house cooler by 8f compared to pre fan installation days. If the existing gable vent is smaller than the diameter of the fan you ll need to remove the vent and install either a larger vent or an automatic shutter. This tutorial shows you how to install both a gable vent and a gable fan. Set your store to see local availability add to cart.

After attic fan installation ac still off during day. This was observed on numerous days following the installation. How to install a bathroom fan. I ve read that adding a vent fan to the gable with ridge vent is bad b c it may reverse the natural flow of hot air plus draw in rain.

If you re looking for a way to amp up curb appeal and improve air circulation in the attic you re in luck. Best fans for cooling a room. When the fan is securely mounted carry it over to the vent and nail. Hvi recommends a ratio of 60 to 40 for soffit ventilation to gable or ridge ventilation.

Send text message print comment. I added a attic fan 1500cfm onto the gable but i have the airflow coming in from the outside instead of pushing air out. January 26 2019 advertisement. The downside of attic ventilation fans.

I have ranch house that has ridge vent soffit vents and two gables. Keep mirrors from fogging up with a bathroom exhaust fan. Iliving 242 cfm silver electric powered gable mount shutter fan vent model ilg8sf7v 68 75 68 75. During workdays would leave air conditioner off when leaving in the morning.