Installing Attic Fan To Cool Down My house

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Mr. Build It

Mr. Build It

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@MrBuildit
@MrBuildit 2 жыл бұрын
PSA! If you're gonna do this yourself, Be sure to add two screws on top of the vent flashing and cover them with sealant as well. Also, I nailed down the roofing nails that I loosened up with the pry-bar, just didn't show on camera. Keep crushing it!
@Poppy_love59
@Poppy_love59 2 жыл бұрын
Should have shown inside temp before and after !
@RogueSecret
@RogueSecret 2 жыл бұрын
Use sealant on the screw instead of on top of the screw. And more sealant under the side of the shingles that are cut. Nice product
@antdx316
@antdx316 2 жыл бұрын
but what about when it's winter?
@RogueSecret
@RogueSecret 2 жыл бұрын
@@antdx316 Better cover it or snow will drift into the house
@common_c3nts
@common_c3nts 2 жыл бұрын
You were just casually sliding off your roof??? Scary. Luckily you were able to stop.
@kylerose3862
@kylerose3862 2 жыл бұрын
Roofer here, the row of shingles above the screws should be on top of the fan also, and we always do a line of tar all around the edge of the metal where the shingles are going to meet, resealing that edge just for some extra protection. In addition to the caulking you put on top of the screws, I like to put a dab of tar on the shingle where the screw is going to drill through. Just for extra insurance down the line. Also nailing the shingles back down all the way around the fan is kinda a must, not only for the shingles but for the vent itself, idk about those solar powered ones but other ones can make a lot of noise if not nailed down properly. Not hating or trying to blast or anything, just tips and stuff for anybody.
@chief5981
@chief5981 2 жыл бұрын
I work for a solar installation company. You would cringe watching us screw 90 lag bolts or even several hundred deck screws into a brand new roof.
@jamesimbruglio1653
@jamesimbruglio1653 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed. You don't want the water to get under the shingles through the capillary effect. Have to protect the roof from water damage.
@rockstarfan886
@rockstarfan886 2 жыл бұрын
This fool doesn't listen to anybody
@fauxque5057
@fauxque5057 2 жыл бұрын
They're relatively quiet compared to the line powered version. My 25 year warrantied solar fan lasted 3 years. I contacted them and they shipped me a new electric motor. Whoopie. There's just no realistic way to replace it from the roof without ripping everything apart that I heavily sealed up. Due to the vaulted ceiling you can't get to it from the attic. I am not too worried about it because when I cut the hole in the roof there is a huge rush of hot air coming from the opening. If the fan wasn't seized up it would turn from the heat escaping. I can go up on the roof and feel the heat is still coming out so I don't worry about it. My only advice to people is install it on a location that you can access from below in case the motor fails
@briansmythe3219
@briansmythe3219 2 жыл бұрын
What Do you Reckon Sir about a Port In the Wall High up at the top of the V as Opposed too some thing going through the Roof , Thats What I thought about doing at My Joint so its Got some air flow or at least some where for the hot air too escape
@lgbfjbsupporter5566
@lgbfjbsupporter5566 2 жыл бұрын
I was hoping for some performance data attic temps before after, AC cycle times, utility bill etc.
@carrerasrivera
@carrerasrivera 2 жыл бұрын
Me2
@dukee4333
@dukee4333 2 жыл бұрын
Ridge vents are better and work passively day and night. This is the old style vent with a little 5w fan, probably couldn't even cool my pc case.
@mk-rv9in
@mk-rv9in 2 жыл бұрын
@@dukee4333 its a big fan. 20 watt
@mrsmith9350
@mrsmith9350 2 жыл бұрын
Theres been studies done, they dont work
@iamsucharetard
@iamsucharetard 2 жыл бұрын
Groomer with Disney profile picture
@mashellainoverolorenzo7471
@mashellainoverolorenzo7471 Жыл бұрын
Awesome book that gives you step-by-step photos kzbin.infoUgkxTNB_zFBSnTo_O1PqfVUwgi7ityw0JlKt and directions to make every day project. I can see myself making a few of these projects and giving them as housewarming and holiday gifts!
@davids6075
@davids6075 2 жыл бұрын
What's Mr build it. I've been building houses and remodeling for 23 years. I really appreciate you taking the time to make all the videos. Thanks.
@randyguy1457
@randyguy1457 2 жыл бұрын
Architect here. I've investigated more than a few cases where mold occurred on the ceiling below the attic. Why? Negative pressure from an attic fan because calculations weren't done to confir that soffit vents provided adequate intake air. Consequently air was drawn from conditioned space below. BEWARE!!!
@logans3365
@logans3365 8 ай бұрын
I was just thinking that
@BHVaranus
@BHVaranus 6 ай бұрын
Bravo
@YoelGuerra
@YoelGuerra 3 ай бұрын
what about a house that has the side open, where fresh outdoor air can come in?
@Jethro3898
@Jethro3898 2 жыл бұрын
Always a scary proposition to cut a hole in a perfectly good (i.e. non-leaking) roof. You are a brave man. Hope the fan helps.
@HiddenAgendas
@HiddenAgendas 2 жыл бұрын
@@tailgatecarpenter26 Someone needs to invent insulating paint.
@HiddenAgendas
@HiddenAgendas 2 жыл бұрын
@leon Some1 did a test and showed it was a scam lol
@jagdude99
@jagdude99 2 жыл бұрын
It would have been helpful for you to post the attic temperature before you began your installation and the attic temp after the fan had been operating for a couple days so we can see what effect the fan actually has.
@greghight954
@greghight954 2 жыл бұрын
It will definitely cool your attic but if your house isn't super tight, it will be cooler because it's sucking cool air from inside your house so you may as well just ad an AC vent into your attic.
@boardingbear
@boardingbear 2 жыл бұрын
@@greghight954 unless your attic space is tighter than your house, I don't really see that being an issue
@lawrencehawk5179
@lawrencehawk5179 2 жыл бұрын
Should've done a temp test before and after.
@michaelguido7505
@michaelguido7505 2 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing. See how good that shit works
@Bardum22
@Bardum22 2 жыл бұрын
same
@dustinlerch9272
@dustinlerch9272 2 жыл бұрын
It’s a gimmick and does not work, that is why he conveniently left out obvious measurements he should have taken. It’s basically click bait bullshit right here
@bredain
@bredain 2 жыл бұрын
It was only 70F when he did it. Let’s see what 105 looks like outside with roof temp of 140 and attic temp of 160 looks like before and after.
@jamesbizs
@jamesbizs 2 жыл бұрын
@@dustinlerch9272 you’re ignorant. When my fans were removed, my attic temp went up 30-50 degrees more than before. My ceiling and even walls, are like 100 degrees, and my AC vents are also hot. Again, you are clueless.
@HunterTN
@HunterTN 2 жыл бұрын
If you're going to do this and have access to the attic put a nail through the roof deck from inside. That way you know for certain you're missing joists and the hole will be centered. Also make sure what you're buying makes sense for your attic space. Is it going to be sufficient to turn the air over enough to actually make a difference. Do you have enough ridge vents that this won't even do anything? And if your house isn't tight this could cause conditioned air to be pulled into the attic instead of coming through the soffits. If it's just pulling AC/heated air from your house into the attic it's costing you money.
@HienNguyen-vs2rj
@HienNguyen-vs2rj 2 жыл бұрын
You're going to find water leaking the next time there's a major storm with wind strong enough to make rain fall diagonally or even laterally. I've seen water move horizontally on a roof parallel to the ridge line. You're going to want to properly secure the shingles and seal everything back around with tar not caulk which will degrade under heat.
@waitandhope
@waitandhope 2 жыл бұрын
Gosh
@Hfsdhjf
@Hfsdhjf 2 жыл бұрын
not even tar, because tar cracks due to age and leaks.. it should be properly flashed per the recommended instructional industry diagrams.
@xephael3485
@xephael3485 2 жыл бұрын
Seal it with lava, only way to be sure... RTV silicone with last longer than the roof
@Johnshackles
@Johnshackles 2 жыл бұрын
just a little tip many of us roofers use will maybe save you a lot of pain or even death ......find you an old couch or mattress topper use the foam to sit on will stick like glue and 2 pieces will help you move around without slipping move from one to the other and never leave the foam .....old roofing trick
@chadmarkley
@chadmarkley 2 жыл бұрын
Best part of your videos is you talking to yourself. So good
@BC-ni3sk
@BC-ni3sk 2 жыл бұрын
As having done roofing the problem with the install is on the lowest two screws. Notice there isn't any caulk on the sides of the flange that's part of the fan shroud. The problem with this is that water can get into and through the sides of the shroud next to the roof and leak down the screw and into the attic! Water can travel horizontally!!
@aztecharomor
@aztecharomor 2 жыл бұрын
Just a note. You might not want to seal the bottom edge of the roof vent. The idea is when, not if, water gets in it has somewhere to seep back out. Also, it is generally recommended to use tar, not caulk in this case. The tar based sealant tends to be much more heat resistant than the calk, which is a must on a shingled roof.
@erwinmartinez5293
@erwinmartinez5293 2 жыл бұрын
all tar cracks over time , it helps to have mesh reinforcement to hold up to the cycling of heat
@michaelsatterfield7944
@michaelsatterfield7944 2 жыл бұрын
Butyl
@krakenwoodfloorservicemcma5975
@krakenwoodfloorservicemcma5975 2 жыл бұрын
Blackjack.
@49er16
@49er16 2 жыл бұрын
Poly-Urethane is better than tar by a mile.
@lukula2934
@lukula2934 2 жыл бұрын
@@michaelsatterfield7944 yup, butyl...harder to work with because it is so sticky and stringy, but it will last the longest...Gutter seal, (not silicone) is also good for nail heads.
@nicksalter2200
@nicksalter2200 2 жыл бұрын
Video on how to make a roof leak should be the title 😂😂😂
@plasmac9
@plasmac9 2 жыл бұрын
He needs content, which is why he puts out stuff like this every so often. This could have been a good video if he had done it right. It would have taken maybe 3-4 hours of research before executing but he just decided to wing it as usual. You can really tell the difference in his video quality when he research on the job before. The fact that he's up on the roof with no safety equipment at all is very telling. I get it, we probably would do the same thing ourselves, but when you're presenting to a mass audience you should show how to do things the right way.
@nicksalter2200
@nicksalter2200 2 жыл бұрын
@@plasmac9 totally agree
@walterthomas9003
@walterthomas9003 2 жыл бұрын
I feel bad for the person that buys this house in the future.
@GabrielBacon
@GabrielBacon 8 ай бұрын
@@plasmac9remember the sauna video lol
@e.t.truckingllc7929
@e.t.truckingllc7929 5 ай бұрын
😂
@jimbrown4640
@jimbrown4640 2 жыл бұрын
What was the attic temperature the next day? How much difference did it make?
@StevieD44
@StevieD44 2 жыл бұрын
@Girl On A Quest yup
@georgehill3087
@georgehill3087 2 жыл бұрын
That little fan isn't going to do much. Plus, it will create a vacuum inside the attic. Depending on how well his house is sealed, and the vacuum can draw conditioned air from the house.
@RoloSolis81
@RoloSolis81 2 жыл бұрын
Any noticeable gains?
@brentfowler2317
@brentfowler2317 2 жыл бұрын
Hey partner, a 10" long piece of string would have worked wonders. Tie the string around your sharpie. Then measure out from your screw 7". Tie the other end of your string onto the screw leaving it where you're marker falls on that mark you made. Anyhow well done, job looks great. And those fans are awesome.. Never seen one like that before.. Thanks for another cool video..
@joeyoungs8426
@joeyoungs8426 2 жыл бұрын
Yep and use a white china marker instead of a sharpie.
@brentfowler2317
@brentfowler2317 2 жыл бұрын
@@joeyoungs8426 yeah that's true. I actually had forgot all about China markers.. thanks
@brentfowler2317
@brentfowler2317 2 жыл бұрын
@@tailgatecarpenter26 oh yeah, absolutely..
@charlessmith4242
@charlessmith4242 2 жыл бұрын
* Better make that 7 1/4 inches to get the required 14 1/2 inch hole.
@wmichaelh29
@wmichaelh29 2 жыл бұрын
My father installed a huge fan in the ceiling to cool the house. It was so powerful it sucked ashes out of the fireplace. The fireplace had a grill to cook on.
@ivanmagana5267
@ivanmagana5267 2 жыл бұрын
Living in socal I've never heard anyone complain even lightly about 70deg. Summers hit 120s here
@paulk9985
@paulk9985 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info. Probably the most valuable lesson I learned is how to slow down the playback speed. Otherwise, with the current rate of speech, I need to keep scrolling back to playback over and over, in order to understand what is said. Once I finally heard it all... it all sounds impressive until I read the comments. Then I begin to question.
@JasonHolmquist
@JasonHolmquist 2 жыл бұрын
In my limited experience installing chimneys, the best way to mark a shingled roof is with a yellow crayon. I’ve also heard white sharpie but you’re not always gonna have that and probably don’t want to take a trip to get one. If you have kids, you have a yellow crayon. Though it’s best to get one that’s meant for the job from your local hardware store (it’s thicker and stronger, less likely to break on you)
@krakenwoodfloorservicemcma5975
@krakenwoodfloorservicemcma5975 2 жыл бұрын
Lol, I am from the old school when we still used blue cake chalk.. I bet you remember that. Good stuff though
@JasonHolmquist
@JasonHolmquist 2 жыл бұрын
@@krakenwoodfloorservicemcma5975 I’m just a young guy. I’ve used chalk lines before, but not on roofs. When I’m cutting a hole for a chimney, it‘a a circle I’m going to cut. I’m still terrified at cutting holes in roofs, where you can mess up and end up having to replace shingles or plywood, or just patch material if you’re lucky. I’ll give you a blast from the past I learned from trade school: plumb bobs. Never knew those existed, but indeed there was building before lasers. Cool stuff.
@Tekillyah
@Tekillyah 2 жыл бұрын
How about pink bro or green.
@JiffyTapout88
@JiffyTapout88 2 жыл бұрын
Would’ve liked to have seen how much of a difference it makes in the attic
@vikingson9000
@vikingson9000 2 жыл бұрын
Chris Catalli thats really what i wanted to see since his attic space looks big ?
@cybersamiches4028
@cybersamiches4028 2 жыл бұрын
Probably not that great considering how slow that fan was turning! Hot air in hot air out!
@donkyuhbuhts540
@donkyuhbuhts540 2 жыл бұрын
Probably very little if anything
@vikingson9000
@vikingson9000 2 жыл бұрын
@@cybersamiches4028 😑
@jbhenry8121
@jbhenry8121 2 жыл бұрын
Mine lowered the temperature considerably!
@Bear_83
@Bear_83 2 жыл бұрын
So if you have soffits would you still need to have an exhaust fan? If so on roof top. Or side of house
@robinstuyvesant7187
@robinstuyvesant7187 2 жыл бұрын
The solar fan unit does not look very robust. Is it resistant to hail? Does it have a substantial warranty? I think wind is a better option for an extractor fan.
@GeneralChangFromDanang
@GeneralChangFromDanang 2 жыл бұрын
Could this also be accomplished with some sort of a powered gable vent high up in the attic wall? I like to avoid putting more holes in my roof than I have to.
@jamesbizs
@jamesbizs 2 жыл бұрын
Yea it can
@jonathanbuzzard1376
@jonathanbuzzard1376 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly my thought. Why you would make a whole in your roof when there was a partly sheltered gable escapes me entirely
@davidz1681
@davidz1681 Жыл бұрын
Thx! Your video gave me the confidence I needed to do my solar fan. Thank God I don't have a two story.
@mortymal
@mortymal Жыл бұрын
Frickin'Awesome...Thank you so much for this video...I was going to run electrical thru the attic for 2 clients vents, and it's 110+ degrees here by noon for the next 2 weeks...This is a great time saver / life saver...And a Huge shout out to my Spirit Guides / Angels for bringing me to your channel...Many Blessings to you all...Peace 4:44
@bionicsasquatch
@bionicsasquatch 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you're not doing this on my roof lol! Good luck with the leaks !
@ctech14367
@ctech14367 2 жыл бұрын
Has the attic fan made a noticeable difference? If so can you elaborate
@ctech14367
@ctech14367 2 жыл бұрын
Can you answer my question? Or are you being held against your will.
@PedroMartinez-mx9wc
@PedroMartinez-mx9wc 8 ай бұрын
Is is keeps running 24/7? it does have an integrated thermostat?
@wj6804
@wj6804 2 жыл бұрын
Depending on the build......these fans can be detrimental and cause the opposite of the intended result. If the conditioned living space below is not well sealed, the fan can create a light vacuum inside the attic causing the cool conditioned air below to be sucked out into the attic making your AC have to work harder. I considered this for my home but the 1997 build quality deterred me due to this.
@FCBI0
@FCBI0 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Was just about to order one and now I have something to consider with my home from the 70's lol
@JS-zb1vv
@JS-zb1vv 2 жыл бұрын
Yes !! Only real way to do this is with foaming everything!! But if you can do that you mine as well just condition your attic space so your hvac doesn’t work as hard !
@JosefRudy
@JosefRudy 2 жыл бұрын
My house was built in 95 I think. We had an attic fan installed and it helped a lot in the summer. The AC barely worked up there but we got it fixed between insulation, duct sealing and an attic fan.
@mr.g937
@mr.g937 2 жыл бұрын
Do you have a vented soffit? Wouldn't it prefer the path of least resistance to the air flow - i.e. that soffit?
@JS-zb1vv
@JS-zb1vv 2 жыл бұрын
@@mr.g937 I have a vented roof and soffit . But when you add a forced air current higher than the standing air around. It will suck the air conditioning out of the house. Through hole’s etc from the living space. If that area is completely sealed off good your great .
@hassleoffa
@hassleoffa 2 жыл бұрын
There is a stunning lack of venting on that roof. We recommend a standard vent for every third truss bay. You have to ensure the soffit source is continuous and open with vented soffit.
@TheDreadedRaider
@TheDreadedRaider 2 жыл бұрын
Sider here. Can't tell you how many jobs I see with no vented soffit. It's so annoying
@hassleoffa
@hassleoffa 2 жыл бұрын
@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ He died badly.
@SeattleBoatdog
@SeattleBoatdog 2 жыл бұрын
Your childhood delusions are of no interest to anyone
@Hfsdhjf
@Hfsdhjf 2 жыл бұрын
yes, i believe they space out the box vents evenly so there is no imbalance.
@SEv7vENOFFICIAL
@SEv7vENOFFICIAL 2 жыл бұрын
@@SeattleBoatdog delusions of .?
@craigschulz1852
@craigschulz1852 2 жыл бұрын
I see your problem right off with venting. Not enough vents. I have a 1300 sq foot bungalow & have 5 vents + 2 vents on the build out. No need for a power vent. I shingle homes all across Canada & the biggest problem home owners have is they think a fan vent will help. All it does is create hot & cold spots in your attic .
@mrsmith9350
@mrsmith9350 2 жыл бұрын
They dont work as good as you would think. Having ridge vents and vents in soffits create a natural air draw as the hot air rises, it sucks in air from the soffits
@charlessmith4242
@charlessmith4242 2 жыл бұрын
* Before putting ridge vents on your home, check out the problems that can occur with them.
@mguarin912
@mguarin912 2 жыл бұрын
I am no roofer, but there seems to be a few missing details here. How is everything sealed around the cut shingles? What’s the air volume in that attic, what the temperature differential from inside/outside? How much volume of air does that cheap Amazon fan pump?
@21a551
@21a551 6 ай бұрын
Is it 2 feet on center from the ridge?
@michaelodonoghue7464
@michaelodonoghue7464 2 жыл бұрын
I have Whirlybird Spinning Roof Vents which simply allow the Hot Air to passively Escape from the Roof whilst keeping the adverse weather out.
@excellenttwo
@excellenttwo 6 ай бұрын
Woo....I lived in Tahus..Sorry Texas and we had a the attic fan. We had a different configuration which we would have the attic fan in the center of the house and we open windows from inside the house and the air from outside flew through the house and through the attic and out through the Attic what is your observation of this?
@iwin4985
@iwin4985 2 жыл бұрын
great video. any update? have you noticed your A/C working better? lower power bill cause the A/C is working less?
@kevinc1703
@kevinc1703 2 жыл бұрын
I just had mine fixed and its working properly now. Cant tell a difference with one, looks like you need multiple.
@danielforrest6413
@danielforrest6413 2 жыл бұрын
What is the outcome did this reduce the heat in the house and what is the noise level for these fans? Hope to hear back. Thanks
@TellurdogIsayhi
@TellurdogIsayhi 2 жыл бұрын
Are there any downsides to doing this? What about those of us who live in a mountainous climate that sees fair amounts of snow in the winter? Any issues with excess moisture/cold air getting in during those months? Definitely considering this on my house
@thestrapguy2006
@thestrapguy2006 2 жыл бұрын
Not sure about the snow side of things but if the angle of your roof is too steep the fan can create quite a hum at various times of the day depending on where your solar fan is mounted in relation to living area AND sun position/power to the fan (low power/sunlight makes the hum worse). My house is generally quiet so any noise is heard and the fan hum is no exception unfortunately.
@g.willikers7712
@g.willikers7712 8 ай бұрын
Could you use one of these vents on a vertical wall? I need a vent in my barn.
@davemact301
@davemact301 2 жыл бұрын
Right in line with the diagonal ridge beam stress! How many jobsites have you been on where the accept people randomly throwing debris off a roof?
@justinblain1125
@justinblain1125 2 жыл бұрын
As a roofer I'm more then sure your gonna need a few more then that to cool down your attic
@frednavarro8667
@frednavarro8667 Жыл бұрын
Update on how well it works?
@troybower9419
@troybower9419 6 ай бұрын
I have a 28x24x12 garage. Non-insulated as it's just a garage. However in 100 degree weather it's too hot to stay 5 minutes. Really don't want to spend thousands insulating an area i'm not in much. Would this fan bring temps down enough make it bearable?
@nolongeramused8135
@nolongeramused8135 2 жыл бұрын
I almost got that unit, but instead went with a wired unit with dual heat and humidity settings. I was having my roof reshingled, so when they were replacing all my vents I had one enlarged for the fan and had it wired up. Love that thing.
@thehonesttruth8808
@thehonesttruth8808 2 жыл бұрын
Which one did you get? Can you post a link?
@22_floW
@22_floW 2 жыл бұрын
Ditto about the link (if possible) and any info about how long you've had it. I'm thinking about installing a couple fans but I'm not sure which to get. Solar seems like a good idea to me as long as no trade-offs exist from the wired counterparts.
@nolongeramused8135
@nolongeramused8135 2 жыл бұрын
@@22_floW The drawback with solar is that it ONLY runs during the day when there is sufficient light. This means that it won't be running very well in the later parts of the afternoon or much at all in the winter when humidity is the driving reason for having one. You can get units that are solar AND wired so you can save a few bucks that way.
@charlessmith4242
@charlessmith4242 2 жыл бұрын
@@nolongeramused8135 * Remington does have a optional capability that allows their fans to run at night. They also come with a humidistat so if the attic air gets to moist the fan will expel that air.
@nolongeramused8135
@nolongeramused8135 2 жыл бұрын
@@charlessmith4242 Is that one of the "solar, with wired backup" versions? I noticed a number of those being sold a couple years back.
@jepito29
@jepito29 2 жыл бұрын
Unless your attic floor is sealed well & the soffit vents are clear, these cause air to be pulled from your interior to the attic. That means air from outside is pulled into your interior. So the attic is cooler but not the interior which is what you care about
@robertct06
@robertct06 2 жыл бұрын
I think it’s supposed to be so your AC unit isn’t as hot which should make it run better and easier
@DeilGrist
@DeilGrist 2 жыл бұрын
@@robertct06 My understanding is heat soak from the attic causes the rest of the home to heat up. Improving attic ventilation will help you use less AC by preventing that heat soak, but it doesn't directly cool the AC unit if that's what you're saying.
@robertct06
@robertct06 2 жыл бұрын
@@DeilGrist yup. Exactly what I was trying to say lol
@ParkerThwips
@ParkerThwips 8 ай бұрын
Could this potentially increase radon levels?
@-awr-ampa
@-awr-ampa 2 жыл бұрын
Good work, glad to see I'm not the only one who hates roof's and ladders but still gotta get shit done lol.
@nickmac516
@nickmac516 2 жыл бұрын
Crab walk on point good sir!
@jamesmills8632
@jamesmills8632 2 жыл бұрын
Is there a shut off or cover for in winter when you dont want your attic vented?
@camchannel88
@camchannel88 2 жыл бұрын
What happens on the winter? You want to keep the heat in
@ultraderek
@ultraderek 2 жыл бұрын
I wonder if it has a winter state.
@TheDandy1122
@TheDandy1122 Жыл бұрын
I want to get the 40 watts, should I get the extended warranty
@kcbroncohater
@kcbroncohater 2 жыл бұрын
I was going to do this on my house in San Antonio and it would have taken years to recover the cost. It was 180 degrees in the attic.
@agisler87
@agisler87 2 жыл бұрын
I'm in San Antonio as well, my understanding is these fans don't work. What's worse is they are likely to pull cold air from your house into your attic. kzbin.info/www/bejne/laG0ZWdpmZKBqac
@jamesbizs
@jamesbizs 2 жыл бұрын
Lol years? No
@kcbroncohater
@kcbroncohater 2 жыл бұрын
@@jamesbizsYou can do the math if you want. I am not sure how you can determine the cost saving if cooling the attic one degree. The unit cost about $140 when I wanted it. It would have taken several of them to move any air. LOL.
@luizlopez9511
@luizlopez9511 2 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't ridge vent be a better solution?
@JonTheMiniBeastHadden
@JonTheMiniBeastHadden 2 жыл бұрын
I would definitely still put sealant around all the edges just in case.
@sinfulbeliever7083
@sinfulbeliever7083 9 ай бұрын
Do you have a video of it after a few months later?
@MrTJP777
@MrTJP777 2 жыл бұрын
I clicked on this video for the sole purpose of laughing at mistakes. I wasn't let down. You're going to have problems in a year or two 😉 🤫 Do you hear where the drop is coming from?
@TheKlink
@TheKlink 2 жыл бұрын
those tiles made out of felt?
@furrybaer
@furrybaer Жыл бұрын
where do you find the solar fan like you are using? Don't see it at Lowes or Home Depot(california). Thanks
@reylagos1733
@reylagos1733 7 ай бұрын
What brand of boots are you wearing?
@DesiSegundoIII
@DesiSegundoIII 2 жыл бұрын
is there a follow up to this?
@thecarguy4304
@thecarguy4304 5 ай бұрын
Is it possible to install a fan there without it leaking?
@elmaliboo4124
@elmaliboo4124 2 жыл бұрын
How would this keep the home cooler If the roof is already lined with insulation
@jamesbizs
@jamesbizs 2 жыл бұрын
When your attic is 160 degrees, I don’t care how much insulation you have. My attic got brand new insulation in the attic. But the bastard removed the fans. Now my ceiling is 100 degrees. My AC vents are 110, because the ducts in the attic slowly heat up. So the first few minutes , my AC is a heater. If your roof and ducts are insulted where this wouldn’t work, then you wouldn’t need it in the first place, because they would have already made sure everything was built properly.
@elmaliboo4124
@elmaliboo4124 2 жыл бұрын
@@jamesbizs your ac is not inside your attic it’s either outside on your roof or outside on the ground if your house is that hot your ac don’t work that fan is not going to keep anything cool 😎
@yyzdnl
@yyzdnl 2 жыл бұрын
How does this compare to a ridge vent and letting natural convection do its thing? Thats what I have, it provides a more even distribution of heat than pulling from a couple of locations, works in both directions, and no expensive fans required.
@DPrent
@DPrent 2 жыл бұрын
Can bugs fly up through that and get into the attic? I see there is a mesh but seems that some critters could still easily get in.
@Bob_Adkins
@Bob_Adkins 2 жыл бұрын
Flying bugs will occasionally get in, don't breed but aren't pests. Crawling bugs don't like to crawl on shingles, but they have better placed to get in.
@michaelw.urbansr.8617
@michaelw.urbansr.8617 Жыл бұрын
um......so there is "only" two screws that hold the while thing in? Every fan i ever installed has two flat head screws at the top two corners of the fans flang and then two screws at the bottom two corners. What if you get high winds? Im no pro either but i have done a few vents,fans and collars for vent pipes and they always get screws under the shingles and none where they show to keep water out......
@Maxxmentum
@Maxxmentum 2 жыл бұрын
Did the fan help?
@norcross26
@norcross26 2 жыл бұрын
That's insane. That roof looked steep. Sounds like $50 and case a beer to buddy type project to me lol.
@joeavila8108
@joeavila8108 2 жыл бұрын
Different states roof differently, some worry about rain, others worry about ice damming. If it's for a friend, I'll take the case, otherwise I'm not getting on the roof for $50....
@irvinmedina2076
@irvinmedina2076 2 жыл бұрын
I came for a tempt test, Instead I came to a poorly installed Solar fan and no tempt test, Great. Human beings continue to amaze me.
@christopherdekonstrukt444
@christopherdekonstrukt444 11 ай бұрын
Same one I bought. Will make sure it powers up before installing. Have the PSU as well.
@GregHassler
@GregHassler 2 жыл бұрын
So, like, how does it work? Is the attic cooler?
@revealingfacts4all
@revealingfacts4all 2 жыл бұрын
Any update on how well this improved things? Does your AC now run less often?
@chelsea7xhf
@chelsea7xhf 2 жыл бұрын
It probably will help, but I don't think will lower the electricity bill by a lot. But I guess saving is a saving.
@wantedyou2346
@wantedyou2346 2 жыл бұрын
The idea of cooling down attic using an exhaust fan is just plain stupid. Unless he installs a Jet engine on his roof the only thing it will accomplish is making more people buy into this scam product
@Squay313
@Squay313 2 жыл бұрын
@@wantedyou2346 exactly. you need major cfm to cool an attic. let alone one of his size.. Not gonna do shit. solar power? lol
@jamesbizs
@jamesbizs 2 жыл бұрын
@@wantedyou2346 when my landlord had new shingles put on, the contractors removed the fans. My attic temps went up 30-40 degrees. My ceilings are now 100 degrees and my AC vents literally radiate heat into the house, because the ducting in the insulated attic, HEAT UP. And it’s not even summer yet. You are just plain stupid.
@jamesbizs
@jamesbizs 2 жыл бұрын
@@Squay313 no. Yo really don’t. Any suction is better than none. He might not have posted the results, but I can tell you from experience, that they lower attic temps by 30 degrees. Hell, even the roofs with the wind powers fans, work well. What is wrong with all of you people. You just want to shit on things for the sake of shitting on things. Yet are completely clueless to how anything actually works. The hot air already wants to escape on its own, before you even have a fan.
@christopherdekonstrukt444
@christopherdekonstrukt444 11 ай бұрын
If it doesn't rain I'm doing this job tomorrow. Have exact same fan and bought the optional power supply. Already have an outlet with surge suppressor in attic right near where the fan is going.👍
@motavice3499
@motavice3499 2 жыл бұрын
I will definitely put this on my "to do list" when we purchase a house soon!
@danielhh47
@danielhh47 2 жыл бұрын
ridge vents and soffit vents are a much better solution. Solar fans especially don't have the power required to make a difference in attic ventilation.
@HiddenAgendas
@HiddenAgendas 2 жыл бұрын
@@danielhh47 yep a whirly bird will do just fine.
@MadCityRideshare
@MadCityRideshare 2 жыл бұрын
Save yourself the money of doing it twice, get a proper ridge and soffit system installed. Attic fans do work, but not nearly as well as proper soffit and ridge venting
@motavice3499
@motavice3499 2 жыл бұрын
Is it beneficial to have one on each opposite side of the attic?
@ooohbabyyeah
@ooohbabyyeah 2 жыл бұрын
So in the winter it sucks out all of your hot air?
@matthewmoodie6553
@matthewmoodie6553 7 ай бұрын
As a paramedic your “last known well” comment made me lmao 😂 thanks dude!
@KM-hn8ce
@KM-hn8ce 2 жыл бұрын
How about insulating the roof.
@semilivesixstringstrumist5595
@semilivesixstringstrumist5595 2 жыл бұрын
How do you turn it off in winter????
@doolok
@doolok 2 жыл бұрын
So how much did this help with the heat in your house? temps before and after? AC running less now?
@yammbagg4866
@yammbagg4866 Жыл бұрын
Why not in the gable end?
@charlie2b-d335
@charlie2b-d335 2 жыл бұрын
No temp reading b4 and after?
@moneyazteca9087
@moneyazteca9087 2 жыл бұрын
So is works good or not ?
@randomfaz3867
@randomfaz3867 2 жыл бұрын
In Australia we use whirlybirds on the roof to help vent. Under the eaves we put in cpl vents for the air to enter the roof space and then the fan extracts it.
@propbraker
@propbraker 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, here in America we have whirlybirds too! We also landed on the moon, and our kangaroos don't mess with us here because we don't have any here.
@jackliu1579
@jackliu1579 2 жыл бұрын
A lot of people are trying to fix holes in their roof, whereas this man just cut a hole in his roof🤣
@rickharrison9562
@rickharrison9562 2 жыл бұрын
You must match intake area to exhaust fan specs, Exh fan manufacture will provide the required number of sq inches of intake venting to match the fan, could be on soffits. Doing this will help to NOT create a vacuum in attic pulling your conditioned air from living space. You can OVER exhaust your attic.
@jorgel.martinez2648
@jorgel.martinez2648 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! I'm very interested in install that kind of fan, my pipes are running through the attic and in summer gets pretty hot! How is your experience in time with this device?
@Mista_Jones
@Mista_Jones 2 жыл бұрын
Be interested to know if this actually helps keep the house cooler, and if it's noticeable enough to see a difference on the utility bill?
@Strawhatandacane
@Strawhatandacane 2 жыл бұрын
It's junk science. Look for article from The Green Building Advisor. But no major harm since it's solar. Does nothing for radiant heat transfer inside attic. Will just suck your expensive A/C air out your ceiling if you have poor insulation.
@Samhain606
@Samhain606 2 жыл бұрын
I did a gable fan that works pretty good.
@MommaARA
@MommaARA 2 жыл бұрын
I would say just for the preservation of your roof go in the attic and give the surrounding opening an extra bead of sealant. Just in case. Also gives you a chance to measure the temp and look for holes and pests.
@zeilberer31
@zeilberer31 2 жыл бұрын
You should check with a roofer if you have a ridge vent the fan can work against it causing airflow issues also I would recommend centering it in the middle of the attic
@MichaelDellAccio
@MichaelDellAccio 2 жыл бұрын
Came here to say the same, just had our roof re-done and the guys said the existing fan would be taken out as it will do just this with the new ridge vents.
@fauxque5057
@fauxque5057 2 жыл бұрын
I can attest to that. I could feel air being drawn in from the ridge vents but that was simple enough to block with thin pieces of Styrofoam
@zeilberer31
@zeilberer31 2 жыл бұрын
I've been working with attic insulation for a very long time and had alot of conversations with roofers about this it can actually cause more harm sometime if done incorrectly glad to hear the Styrofoam helped
@zeilberer31
@zeilberer31 2 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelDellAccio I will say ridgevents with out open soffits won't do much but if your soffits are open then yes you do not need a fan
@JDfloridaman
@JDfloridaman 2 жыл бұрын
can't tell if it's in the middle of the attic. could have a vaulted ceiling
@Frodokeuh
@Frodokeuh 2 жыл бұрын
Me as an european viewer: oh nice my attic is hot too maybe i can install the same fan 1:45 oh nvm it's not for our houses lol
@GunnyPhillips
@GunnyPhillips 2 жыл бұрын
You're a braver man than me. I do a lot of projects around the house but I'm not about to tackle anything on the roof, especially if it requires cutting. I'll gladly pay a pro but thanks for a cool video nonetheless.
@j.rjunior5584
@j.rjunior5584 2 жыл бұрын
I had anxiety just watching this. I hate, being this high with nothing surrounding me, all I can think about is me falling or slipping. Lol
@Francirius
@Francirius 2 жыл бұрын
Hey, great add on for the roof. I would like to know if there is improvment in the temperature of the house, for example temperature before and after the installation. Cheers! Greetings from Chile
@loganthesaint
@loganthesaint 2 жыл бұрын
You’ll see a couple degree difference in your house. Pair it with AC and you have a nice and cool house. Great for kicking out humidity as well.
@Francirius
@Francirius 2 жыл бұрын
@@loganthesaint thanks man. Ive been reading about this and there is strong evidence that attic fans brings no benefits to the house's temperatures
@jamesbizs
@jamesbizs 2 жыл бұрын
@@Francirius zero evidence that it brings no benefit. Wtf are you even reading. When they redid the roof of the house I’m renting , they removed the fans. My attic temps went up 30-40 degrees extra. My AC vents blow out hot air for the first few minutes. My ceilings are 100 degree. You are absolutely ignorant, if you can’t see how a 30 degree decrease in attic temps, would benefit the house.
@danmallery9142
@danmallery9142 2 жыл бұрын
Before and after temps?
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