Getting the most from your AirScape Only use your fan when the outdoor air is cooler than your indoor air. Make sure your A/C is off when you run the fan to avoid wasting energy. We recommend running the whole house fan all night. The goal is to cool your entire house down, not just the air.
How often should a whole house fan run?
We recommend running the whole house fan all night. The goal is to cool your entire house down, not just the air. It takes time to pull the heat out of the sheetrock, structure and contents of a house.
When should I turn my whole house fan on?
evening hours
Is it expensive to run a whole house fan?
A whole house fan averages about $150-$350 and costs about 1-5 cents per hour of use, compared to 17 cents - 20 cents an hour for air conditioning, according to the US Department of Energy[2] .Feb 22, 2015
How long should a whole house fan run?
Part 2 On average you should run the fan for 4-5 hours to ensure the attic is cooled. The attic is what keeps the home hot. We always recommend the use of a timer. Keep in mind that our systems will provide you with a whole house ventilation fan that can be used to exhaust cooking odor, stale indoor air, etc.
Should you run a whole house fan all night?
Important Operating Tips Only use your fan when the outdoor air is cooler than your indoor air. Make sure your A/C is off when you run the fan to avoid wasting energy. We recommend running the whole house fan all night. The goal is to cool your entire house down, not just the air.
When should I turn off my whole house fan?
Do not run your whole house fan during the day unless the temperature outside is cooler than the house is inside, though you may want to run the fan during the day to push air out of the attic. To do so, direct airflow from either the basement or the shady side of the home.
How long can you leave a house fan on?
You can leave a fan running continuously for eight hours, on average, without worrying about unexpected ceiling damage or fires in your home. That does not mean, however, that you want to push your fan to its limits.Jan 19, 2021
Does a whole house fan use a lot of electricity?
A whole house fan will draw 200 to 700 watts, about 10 percent of a central unit, which will draw 2,000 to 5,000 watts. This means running the whole house fan will cost approximately 90 percent less than running a central air conditioning unit for the same amount of time.May 31, 2017