Unlike static models, which rely on passive ventilation, powered exhaust vents, like this solar-powered vent from EcoHouse, ...

Solar-powered vent fans range in size from mini 4-inch-diameter models to the more typical 12-to 16-inch sizes. The two basic designs of solar fans are self-contained (integral) and remote.

Not wanting to run 120VAC wiring up to the garage's gable area and having a desire to take advantage of all that free sunlight, I sprung for a pair of U.S. Sunlight solar ventilator fan kits. I ...

Danny Lipford: Solar powered exhaust fans have come a long way since they were first introduced a few years ago, and attic ventilation is so important because it can really get hot in any attic space.

You can also purchase a separate 120-volt adapter that allows this solar-powered roof attic ventilator to run at night, which is especially useful in hot climates where attic temperatures stay ...

You wrote a while ago about solar-powered attic ventilating fans, but when I asked a local contractor about them, he told me they didn’t put out […] Skip to content. All Sections.

Dear Jim: My roof gets direct sun from noon through late afternoon, and I imagine that is making the house hotter. I have some attic ventilation, but I thought about installing a solar attic vent ...

A powered attic ventilator requires make up air to work effectively. If your roof soffits are not adequate, the attic fan will find other ways to get the air it needs, which can pose a problem.

Editor’s Note: This is the second of three articles by Ken Summers about the three most important items an HVAC contractor should know. When asked to identify the three most important things a good ...

Power vents use electric or solar-powered fans to force air out of the attic. These active roof vents are particularly effective in hot or humid climates where passive ventilation might not suffice.

Does lowering your utility bill, improving your home's comfort, cutting down on moisture and mildew, preventing an ice dam or a roof leak and extending the life of your roof ...