Exhaust Fan Quick Guide -- All About Window Exhaust Fans

1. Why should I buy an exhaust fan?

Most homeowners have never considered using an exhaust fan to cool their home. Now is the time to think about one, since exhaust fans save energy and expense even more than either portable air conditioners or evaporative coolers! The average exhaust fan only uses 50 -150 watts, whereas the average air conditioner pulls 800 watts! Also, did you know that most of the heat in your home becomes trapped in your attic? An exhaust fan will draw out this unnecessary heat in order for your air conditioner to not require so much energy. This will both save money on electric bills and help preserve the lifespan of your air conditioner.

2. Are there different types of exhaust fans, and if so, which should I choose?

There are three main types of exhaust fans: window, attic, and bathroom.

3. What benefits come with a window exhaust fan?

Stale air will be replaced with fresh air when you use a window exhaust fan. Window exhaust fans are best if an air conditioner is too expensive or if an area or space cannot accommodate one. Here is an interesting fact: an exhaust fan can replace the hot, stuffy air in an average home in approximately two hours. Window fans are not permanently installed, so one can be placed in almost any window and still be moved later on. Window exhaust fans also come with adjustable panels so that the fan is able to fit in nearly any size window as well. Our most popular window exhaust fan is the Air King 9600.

4. What benefits come with an attic exhaust fan?

An attic exhaust fan is the best way to get rid of the hot air that may be sitting in the upstairs of your home. This hot air would normally cause the over-use of your air conditioner, but by venting it out, you can reduce the overall temperature of your home. Attic exhaust fans come in a wide variety of makes and models. You can exhaust heat and/or condensation up and out with a ceiling exhaust fan, or you can exhaust out with a wall attic exhaust fan. Yet, there is still one more option! Now, it is possible to exhaust your hot attic with a shuttered fan, to keep the elements out. Optional thermostats will open and close the shutters when fans need to be turned on or off. Our most popular attic exhaust fan is the Dayton 7F67.

5. How about a bathroom exhaust fan?

Bathroom exhaust fans remove moisture, warm air, and odors, in a hurry! Bathroom fans come with more accessories than any other type of exhaust fan. Available with fans, timers, lights, heaters, and nightlights together! A timer makes sure that you are not wasting energy when the exhaust fan does not need to be used (for those forgetful family members!). A nightlight helps children or those with night blindness to find the bathroom in the dark. Have you ever stepped out of the shower wishing you had a heater to keep you warm while you dry off? Have you ever actually (and dangerously!) brought your space heater into the bathroom? You do not have to go to these extremes anymore! Heating features are another option with bathroom exhaust fans. Other units simply provide fanning without additional lighting or heat. With so many options it is hard not to find what you need. By far, our most popular bathroom exhaust fan is just this - the fan/heater combination: the Broan 658.

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