attic fan

Top-floor air mover

An attic fan is a ventilation fan installed in a home's attic to expel hot air and reduce cooling costs.

Whole-house attic fans pull air through open windows and exhaust it through the attic, cooling the living space.

Attic ventilator fans simply circulate air within the attic itself to prevent heat buildup and moisture damage: We run the attic fan on summer evenings instead of the AC.

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Opening for outside ventilation

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