The Problem With Wind Turbines on Your Roof (Whirlybird Roof Vents)

This video explores some of the disadvantages of the small rotating wind turbines often found on residential roofs. The problem with wind turbines on your roof, maybe it's not that bad, you decide!
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[@mteevie1609]

I have two on my roof for 9 years with no problem at all. Never seen any water leak or heard any noise. It actually helps in the summer when it is 90+ degree outside. I never notice any higher heating bills in the winter either so for me it works great.

[@allenlivera1611]

Where are you located?

[@angusbrown2712]

Guy has no Clue !!!

[@krazyj1957]

Almost 15yrs with no issues and the weather in southern Arkansas isn't that much different than in Texas

[@stratoleft]

@@allenlivera1611 I'll gladly tell you where I am, dude. I live in the relentless swamp heat gulf area with 102° heat index. And that's OUTSIDE, dude. The likes of you, and your clumsy "A/C" techs" couldn't take it up in my attic. If you could breathe. Count on it. Not only that, even I have to bend over around the air handling system, as I tippy toe in top of the boards in my attic. I wouldn't trust any of your clunking fat boy contractors in my attic. The point is, dude, this rotating vane roof vent is a MUST HAVE where I live. Period.

[@blake102989]

had the same one on my roof here in Indiana for over 30 years and still going strong. These are the best ventilation method you can get. It is far superior to any other type especially ridge vent.

[@deborahk.6113]

GO WHIRLYBIRDS!!!!!! YOU ARE absolutely right!!!!! My neighbors have had theirs on their roof for 30 plus years. have had to replace 2 roofs in twenty years due to the heat in souther NH.....I recently put a WHIRLYBIRD from LOMANCO on my roof. I am a WOMAN and did it myself. lol, it took me 4 hours because I had to carry the stuff up and down and was back and forth on the ladder to the attic and back again to be sure I was putting the hole in the roof where it needed to be, however, I did it and its awesome and my house has cooled down already.

[@vmobile890]

@@deborahk.6113 Thank you for your advise Home Depot has the brand and model you recommended in stock

[@canoeshoe]

They made them cheaper now thats why

[@YOURS1]

You must be the kind of guy who expects a car to run forever without changing oil..lol

[@scottvan1898]

Life time warranty ! 🤣😂😂

[@Austinroofingcontractors]

Well no, but I cannot find a drive-through repair shop for my house! What to do?

[@TurboMK4]

@@Austinroofingcontractors lol hey man what do you recommend for a two car garage? (I smoke In there sometimes)

[@yayyay7076]

@@TurboMK4exhaust fan with tubing out of your house.

[@22Platypus]

⁠@@Austinroofingcontractors You are unbelievably lazy

[@ronhenry2025]

As a Contractor no doubt you have a better more costly solution. I've lived in several homes in Florida, Texas and the North. I've been through several hurricanes with them and the one single thing I have never seen (when they are operating correctly) is water penetration into the ceiling area. If it did these would have become unsellable decades ago. However your point about them in the winter here in Texas is very valid. That's why they make covers for these that you can use during the cold months. Sure there are other solutions but I guarantee they cost more and are less reliable and may have the same caveats.

[@WV591]

So you say they suck but offer no solution. immensely helpful.

[@deborahk.6113]

lol i agree with you.....every roofer hates to put up Whirlybirds because they extend the life of the roof.....I had to replace my roof 2 times in 20 years because the hip roof I have didn't have enough air flow in the soffits thereby keeping my attic area extremely hot. Finally, I decided to do it myself. I am a woman and I used a 9 inch Lomanco Whirlybird and my house is cooler and now I have hopefully saved myself from having to do another roof. My neighbors in Southern New Hampshire have had theirs on their roofs for 30 years. One of them has lived here since she was 20 years old. They just did her roof and they put the WHIRLYBIRD back up. It's been there for 30 plus years and still working. ROOFERS HATE WHIRLYBIRDS because they know you will need a new roof more often without them. If I can do it anyone can!!!!!!!!!!

[@windturbine1983]

For my entire life as an autistic person I've always liked the turbines. That's why I have some on my house plus a collection of them.

[@Austinroofingcontractors]

Awsome!

[@nolayaheardme402]

That's awesome! I just bought two raw aluminum ones they are definitely satisfying to watch!

[@Victor-tl4dk]

Nice! That's great!

[@jking4854]

You are just like me

[@bockenfels2021]

Thank Gary, Depending on placement and attic design it is much easier to grease these from inside the attic. I luv em, they are super easy and cheap to replace, even a novice DIYer can do for pennies on the dollar.

[@acreguy3156]

I installed three Lomanco whirlybirds on my roof 42 years ago. Canadian summers and winters are brutal. The vents have nothing to do with sucking heat out of your house. If they did, then the house was built wrong and very poorly insulated. They are just starting to show signs of wear. Lomanco replaced them for free under their lifetime warranty. Those don't look like they're made by Lomanco. Are they knockoffs? Try Lomanco. You won't be sorry, no matter where you live. Texas is no exception. Thanks for the video, Gary!

[@rln970]

Gary, Thanks for the video. I first became familiar with turbine vents when my family relocated to Texas, and have since used them to cool garage attics and sheds, where winter heat loss (none) is not an issue. I hadn't thought about wind-driven rain until I watched this video. My current garage turbine failed: the bearing partially failed and scored the spindle, which snapped. I heard the warning noises last winter, but I don't climb on roofs in Michigan winters. I temporarily capped it and ordered a replacement from Lowes. This time I got one with external bracing. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge

[@markmarcel6953]

If you buy the cheap galvanized ones they will start squeaking and not turning if you get the good aluminum ones by lomanco with permanently lubricated ball bearings, they will last for years it is a great form of ventilation

[@m.weston7114]

Lomanco does make the Galvanized and they are much heavier duty than the aluminum, where the aluminum can bend much easier. Both are lifetime warranty.

[@thulsa5218]

Lomancos are the best!!

[@user-cg6pw4vl7w]

Turbine roof

[@billnumby1080]

If I was roofer, I would also hate turbines, since heat cooks shingles, requiring more roof jobs. Mine are 40 years old, still work perfect and no rain inside our very rainy environment.

[@Austinroofingcontractors]

Interesting comment. If you had done your research, you would know we actually work very hard to be sure people vent their attics or insulate well. Before you judge so quickly next time do a little homework first. Here are some videos for you to check out, get to know us before judging us. A roof just completed; kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWOwp4mjhrGLbdU A roof from four years ago; kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKnHaKl5nZyfkMk Thanks for the opportunity to post these videos in the comment section.

[@Defens222]

I bought my house with turbines on the roof, my home was about 13 years old, one of two started squealing about 20 years laters, so I replaced it. If this turbine was on my home since it was built, it was possibly 33 years, not bad at all. I bought a replacement because if I can get another 30 years out of it, it's well worth the money.

[@wandayonder9772]

The turbine just needs a squirt of canned silicone to stop it squeaking and make it run smooth again. That's an easy fix. I do think there should be a brake on it which can make it not turn in the colder months though.

[@Defens222]

When the weather gets cold, I just put duck cloth covers on them.

[@m.weston7114]

Whirly bird vents work better towards the peak and if you have soffit vents to help draw the heat out. If you do not have soffit vents, your whirly bird will not be as effective, it will just be an escape hole for heat to go through, but will not create a drawing out of air.

[@kimwoodard9788]

In West Texas, the wind blows all the time. After having turtle vents put on with a new roof, we went back to turbine. The turtles don't vent well enough in the summer. We had three turbines before, then the roofers installed 9 turtles. Our house got much hotter indoors and put a lot of load on the air conditioner. It just couldn't keep up. We replaced 5 of the turtles with wind turbine and the problem went away. But we always cover our turbines in the winter to prevent heat loss.

[@Austinroofingcontractors]

Thank you for your comment. A good point, every part of the country is different, west Texas is very unique. We found there are several things different needed in that area!

[@darrenmcintosh326]

You dont need to cover the vents in winter. Causes moister build up...black mold. Roof should be vented...intake...outake all year round

[@venegasenmerida6307]

@@darrenmcintosh326 i agree

[@MrBillagordon]

Winter time I use turbine covers, keeps heat. Definitely saved my AC from running all the time once I installed 3 on my roof (Phoenix) Keeps roof cooler and helps with shingles not getting cooked to

[@esotericman6369]

Notice how close that turbine vent is located to the turtle vent. I bet one of those vents has short circuited and has become an intake. Also, it is not a good idea to mix static with passive vents.

[@tonebebop7656]

They work. You are right on them pulling heat though. Although I don't think you need as much as they recommend. My house was born with one from the 50s. It had newspaper insulation and never saw water. Is under half the recommended amount installed.

[@Tholius]

I have an indoor pool. Replacing the roof (leaking, poor previous install). Never insulated before. Planned to be lined with sisalation/sarking. No insulation as concern about moisture/fungus. Considered 2x whirlybird for better ventilation for pool/water moisture, bit now hearing how loud they are is putting me off- even more reading what youve written. Are vents worth it in my situation, & if so, solar vents? Any opinions

[@edach8585]

I have four on my roof for 23 years - no problems, no leaks, no noise.

[@justinventer3727]

I’ve had mine for 3 years now in Cape Town, extreme wind, rain and heat. Still works great, significantly cooled my upstairs. And it’s called a turbine not a turbin. You get what you pay for.

[@owwkaey1181]

What happen during hot, no wind and it didn't spinning? Because wind doesn't blow all the time. Is it hot inside?

[@danbasta3677]

@@owwkaey1181 Heat rises. So, therefore, since there are vents on the wind turbine, the heat escapes through those vents and outside of your home and through the outside air and atmosphere.

[@johnford5568]

Spend the money and get the lomanco or equivalent with ball bearings. Also, place it near the top of the roof and make sure there are lots of eave vents to feed it and not suck heat from the house, that would suck. Also, the rotation plane should be level to the ground not the roof, use a level. these work for hip roofs that do not have sufficient ridge vent length.

[@Austinroofingcontractors]

Thanks for you input!

[@Defens222]

You are correct about placement, my neighbor has some and they are placed so low on the roof, on the wind protected side, that they never spin.

[@OhGoshAwwGeez]

What is better then a Turbine? All I have is one static vent and my attic is 150 degrees. I'm trying to figure out how to get some ventilation up there.

[@Blublod]

In Florida these things are definitely not recommended although many roofers still use them. During hurricanes these turbines disintegrate. Best option is gooseneck static vents.

[@scottdowney4318]

Had 3 of them on parents house we sold. The did not squeak and spun easy. They were really big and put on in the 1970's, so big they had a huge elbow able to run them straight. House also had a broke attic gable fan which I replaced. We put on a new roof for the sale and I told the roof contractor to get rid of them. Only downside besides the look was during hurricane Isabel, they let water into the attic which ruined the ceiling, water stains and wallboard tape came loose. Had roofer put on a ridge vent, ad kept the attic fan and gable end vents. Attic seemed to cool fine. When they were on the ground, I was shocked at how big they were. All 3 were in good shape and could have been reused. Only real reason I got rid of them was hurricane water damage caused by them.

[@bobsoft]

I live in the northwest and we get lots of rain. I have a piece of plastic in the attic below the turbines and I have never seen water on them. My whirlybirds are mounted near the ridge and I made sure they were installed level. If your turbine is making noise or not spinning, lubricate or replace the bearings. Most manufacturers have a lifetime warranty.

[@GMoye-uj4nt]

Can you put a cover over them in the winter?

[@Startheus]

I've been seeing those on rooftops since I was a kid and I always wondered what they're for ;-;

[@xtusvincit5230]

In winter you dont want your attic to be warm. That causes icecicles and worse, ice dams which can pour water onto the ceil of your home and major damages to furnishes, electronics, etc. A cool attic is good for your home year round.

[@websterfelicia86]

We're hearing that noise right now from ours..& it's 16 degrees..so annoying.

[@danthedewman1]

how does a hard sideways ozark rain not get thru these to your attic?

[@spectre2466]

Just put some axel greese on those bad boys and good as new

[@davidvickers8425]

Maybe silicon grease? Less melting.

[@titanxanh]

Mines are making same noise. May i ask how to fix it? thanks

[@jaromejacksan6934]

You can find something like this on the Avasva page. Full step-by-step instructions right on your desk.

[@knowledgeintamilkit768]

Did any one feel temperature is reduced after installed in closed the room?.. we are in India, very hot in summer and we having a closed room with single door only.. so i planning to install this turbine.. Kindly share your feedback..

[@fikruunba5135]

It is exactly that sound i am hearing from roof of my house. It is disturbing in the night and I wondering what to do about that.

[@freedommakers101]

Can I cover mine with plastic? And in the summer?

[@mihajlolakicevic2631]

Thanks Gary, quick question. I have the same turbine here in Canada, Ontario, and the top of the axle cap broke and the turbine cannot be kept in the centre and rotate. Everything else seems ok. Would you be able know where I could find this top cap spare part, please?

[@Austinroofingcontractors]

Parts are difficult to come by, and cost as much as a new one. Sorry, we don't like this method, but it's what is happening. Good luck.

[@MR1JUNO]

Gary can you please advise me on what is better than Turbines? I live in Los Angeles, CA and summer time my attic retains heat. The attic has side vents rectangle shape 16 X 6, but I don't have top roof vents, which I think will really help. The house was built in 1948.

[@Austinroofingcontractors]

Send a few pics, of the vents, spacing and the elevations showing the roof; [e-mail] I will take a look and give input

[@MaeReducto]

What

[@sportsonwheelss]

what is there not to like if you give it regular maintanance

[@actionitem1]

My neighbor has one that squeeks and the sound is VERY loud and is driving me and some of the other neighbors crazy. It's just as bad as the sound of fingernails across a chalk board, except louder. Isn't there a silent alternative????

[@Vondereich]

most turbines maker in malaysia give 10-12 years support for each installation. if worn out, just ask them to replace

[@TexasWildcat]

To begin with, in order for whirlybird turbines to work they need to be placed near the ridge of your roof where you can see the tops from the front of your home or they cannot catch the wind.

[@leeannewhite116]

I have a turbine with one of the pieces flapping loose as it turns. Do I have that secured with a rivet? I'm sure the turbine doesn't need oiling...it's just that one of the pieces is flapping in the wind.

[@Austinroofingcontractors]

Thanks for watching my video, Wind Turbins are easy to replace, there are other options for venting also, simply find someone in your area who knows about venting a roof. Best to you! GW

[@jodymoyer5569]

Thats why you cover them up in the winter and actually the wind blows all the time in Texas not just winter.

[@crisbanta5068]

The four wind turbines on my house in the Southern California desert are driving me crazy. The squealing is absolutely maddening. I've taken the whole thing apart and oiled it, which worked for a while. Now the screaming sound is back. I climbed up there yesterday and emptied half a can of silicone into it, waited, checked it, put in more...finally it worked...and now it is squealing again. Though I live in a desert with highs into the mid 120s, I would give anything to stop the darn things from spinning, of those that still spin at all. A year ago, my son went up and covered the worst one, but that covering has come off. I am in my late sixties, disabled and dealing with cancer. I just wish I could shoot the darn thing to shut it up. Is there nothing on the market beside black plastic covers (which disintegrate within months in our high winds) to stop the darn things from turning at all? A DIY tip? I just can't deal with this anymore. I wish wish wish I had the awesome roof fan I had when I first bought the place in 2004. That made a huge difference in the heat in the house in summer. Now I can't afford another one (it was replaced when I reroofed and put solar panels up there, that first year). And as a physically challenged person, with a tilted roof it is very hard for me to keep getting up there to try to stop the screeching sound. Any advice welcome. Thanks.

[@shitalkanitkar5995]

Turbans are usually made of cloth (worn on the head). Turbines on the other hand do have parts that can wear out, just like any other device

[@AG5CC-USA]

Product design does make a difference. Lomanco Whirlybird® turbine vents are Miami-Dade Certified and do not leak.They are also guaranteed forever. You can not beat that! Like any home ventilation system the Turbine is an exhaust vent and must be properly balanced with proper intake. If you install a quality product like the Lomanco Whirlybird® as your exhaust of a properly balanced ventilation system it is no better or worst than any other quality exhaust vent. The problem you have is with using an inferior turbine vent or an improper ventilation system.

[@Austinroofingcontractors]

Thanks for your comments!

[@thealmightytupling]

SelectShots SelectShots what about when there’s 3 feet of snow on the roof and the vent is frozen in place and leaking snow?? or how about the squeaking?? they leak all the time! people put buckets in their attic to catch the water from them ! horrible vents install the Air exchanger ventilation maximum! so much better. that’s a real vent.. your welcome

[@johnerway7255]

I have had the wind turbines last 40+ years and used them in both upstate New York and Mesa Arizona. Never had rain, snow or hail come through into the building. In the winter they pull moisture from the attic space, while during the summer pull heat. So you can use static heat flow, power fan flow or wind turbine flow, the wind it free and uses no electric. I prefer them to all other ventilation types.

[@Austinroofingcontractors]

Thank you for you comment, may they continue to serve you well.

[@thulsa5218]

Same here, using them in Phoenix, Az with Lomanco perm ball bearing model. They are the best for active attic ventaltion!! That plastic ridge vent crap doesn't last here in the brutal AZ heat!

[@johnc1552]

I've had mine on my roof for over 20 years with no problems. Northern climate. They don't get covered up with snow like ridge vents or the flat plastic or metal ones. Never have leaked like the flat plastic ones that were on there. They leaked from day 1.

[@thirdiii171]

Wind guide vane with a large pvc pipe is the answer to cool down the house.

[@AjI2009]

of course, then the next professional says completely opposite. I says exactly what is a myth about these turbine vents. Even in winter you some warm air to get sucked out and circulate the air or you can get condensation as well.

[@patalexander3702]

My home has a wind turbine mounted near a bathroom that is on the septic tank line. It is 12 years old and all is well! Have another bath room further away with alike set up, 2 to 3 years is long as a wind turbine will last! They are a necessity here. Have one on a metal storage barn removing heat constantly. Been there for a long time and does a fair job venting hot air. No rain has ever came in through this turbine! None of these turbines are ever oiled! West Texas! Some time wind turbines can be helpful, useful and sometimes they become a pain as they can deteriorate rapidly and that means money!

[@billgateskilledmyuncle23]

Don't they put sealed bearings in these?

[@deborahk.6113]

LOMANCO sells whirlybirds that are guaranteed to be oiled forever. I just put one up, (i'm a woman) .....my neighbor has had one for 30 years and in the 40 years she has owned her home she only replaced her roof once. It was just replaced this month and they put the same old WHIRLYBIRD back up ....

[@schutzhund3933]

Mine make the same noise so I just lube the cup the shaft sits in! 30 + years old

[@AlphaKennyBody2]

I noticed many "turbins" on my roof as well.

[@MichaelSchuh-bq6yn]

I thought they spun off the heat that accumulates in the Attic doesn't heat rise in pool air through the soffits

[@gradischergradischer4671]

Did you try oiling it.

[@fiapop]

so what do you recommend to keep attic cooler?

[@Austinroofingcontractors]

The two top options are carefully selected Ridge Vent or Dormer Vents combined with Proper Intake vents. In the following video we added full perimeter intake vents with the Dormer Vents. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKnHaKl5nZyfkMk

[@michaelledford4751]

fiapop I agree with Gary in that a " Passive " ventilation system will outperform an " active " vent system that uses wind powered Turbines ,or thermostat controlled electric fan vents , a passive vent system should consist of 1 standard can vent for every 4 squares of roofing ,so an average house of 20 square would require 5 standard can vents ,in order for the passive or active vent systems to work properly a roof attic will need the same number of sq ft sofit vents as roof vents at a minimum ,I prefer to use 20% more sofit vent space than required to make up for vents that can become blocked with dust or insulation ,as for using " ridge vent " systems you should never use any ridge vent system to replace or eliminate standard can vents ,as has become modern practice, in order for a ridge vent system to REPLACE can vents only 1 type of ridge vent can be used ,which is a metal ridge vent that installs directly over the peak after cutting out 2 inches of peak ,the metal ridge vent systems allow for a free flow of air ,the ridge vent systems where you roll out a thick fibered Matt, then install shingle cap over top ,or the plastic vents you lay over the peak and install shingle cap over the top do not offer the same unobstructed air flow as a metal ridge vent that does not require shingle cap installed over top . The only houses I ever install ridge vent is in areas of the home where there is vaulted or cathedral ceilings ,on all homes with 100% attic space I use 1 can vent for every 4 sq or 400 sq ft of roofing ,active vent systems like powered vents and Turbines do not offer a steady ventilation and can increase your heating & cooling costs . BTW my credentials are 35 years as a Foreman Journeyman Roofer & Waterproofer with roofers local #149 Detroit Michigan ,I attended 4 years of trade school to become a Journeyman Roofer as well as attending the courses in HVAC " ventilation " and roofing related plumbing & sheet metal required to become a Master journeyman ,the points Gary made were valid, items like turbines, powered vents and shingle over ridge vents are made to appeal to the homeowner ,not the professional roofer ,the roofing industry standard is still the time tested & proven passive vent systems Gary outlined.

[@junaidisrael3723]

Michael Ledfor

[@sdrake74]

mine makes the same noise! and then it blew of the house!

[@darrenmcintosh326]

Some corn farmer didnt nail it

[@TexasBarnRats]

Use Lomaco brand turbines and they'll never squeak. Cheap turbines will squeak. I've never seen a quality turbine leak in the heaviest of rain....ever.. You're not supposed to hold heat in the attic during the winter. You're asking for condensation problems in Texas.

[@elmedia1532]

Simple, get a ball bearing one, then a simple cover, have done this for over 15 years!!’ Nuts-only in texas ...

[@Asiankid13825]

where can you find some? i've been trying to search for some on line and have found no hope. or im just blind

[@Alitheexplorer1]

@@Asiankid13825 whirlybird

[@darrenmcintosh326]

Home depot

[@tinavillarreal6771]

@@Asiankid13825 I saw one at Home Depot. It's on the aisle with the shingles.

[@Slowrolling92]

You have to lube the bearings every year or two to keep them operating smoothly doesn’t take much time and it’s easy

[@barkingshark6413]

You know they have covers for a turbine vent right… might set ya back about $12.00 each if you can afford it, I’d buy them and put the covers on in the winter time. That’s what we do here in Arizona… maybe they do things a little differently in Texas however.

[@stacksjohnson5896]

So what’s the Diagnosis??? No rebuttal

[@707SonomaComa]

I had some put on about 30 years ago. Can those be serviced?

[@josephtravers777]

New Lomancos are not that expensive and have a lifetime guarantee. Just had 2 installed to replace galvanized ones from the 60's.

[@707SonomaComa]

@@josephtravers777do you have to tear the roof back and replace the entire unit or did you just replace the top part that spins?

[@josephtravers777]

@@707SonomaComa Replaced the entire unit. Not a big chore if your shingles are in good shape.

[@kimberleylenos4689]

Anyone know how to stop them from spinning altogether? We want to stop using them and keep them static.

[@Austinroofingcontractors]

Many people use a simple 3/4" screw, drill a hole and install a screw to keep them from turning. The only problem is, they could leak in a hard blowing rain!!!! Best to have them removed. Best of luck and thanks for watching my videos! GW

[@CJ-xv7oi]

I think these turbine vents are really ugly even when they work properly. Driving around in my neighborhood, I have seen at least 6 or 8 houses where it looks like their round turbine vent has become dislodged from its original installation and those round vents are just dangling sideways off of the vertical pipe. So just the metal tube sticks up from the roof and it looks like the round turbine vent is only being held onto the side of the tube by one or two screws or nails. We get wind gusts up to 60 or 70 MPH here every year, so perhaps the wind is blowing all these turbine vents off of their pipe tubes? How are these turbine vents becoming detached from their tubes in my neighborhood?? What happens to these homes' turbine vent tubes when their top turbine gets detached and just dangles on the side of the tube? Does that mean there is a big open space for rain and snow to fall straight into their attics?? A lot of these houses with their detached turbine vents have been like that for several years now. These are all two-story houses, so these homeowners cannot even see their damaged roof turbines from their front or back yard because you only notice the detached turbines if you look at these roofs from a distance away.

[@Austinroofingcontractors]

CJ, not surprised. This too has been my experience! Thanks for your comment!

[@pradeepramgobin4904]

Good so what do u recommend 😅

[@Austinroofingcontractors]

Thanks for your question, every house is different. Currently, one house we are doing, we have added baffles in the attic to contain the insulation, then cut in soffit vents, 2-1/4" of venting for 170 feet around the eaves, vents are perferated vents to keep bugs out. Then we did a ridge vent on all ridges, (a gable roof, multiple gables), allowing the air to just flow. Here is a link on another way we did one, maybe it will help give you ideas. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKnHaKl5nZyfkMk Best of luck. GW

[@snowventcosmartvents8596]

The air being removed needs to be replaced. If the replacement is AC air or heated air from the house, then bill goes up. If the attic is hot add more static vents. Hot air rises.

[@robertcandelaria8570]

I want them for my garage it gets terribly hot when garage doors are closed any better ideas???

[@Austinroofingcontractors]

There are a number of good venting methods. To do a good job requires knowledge of the conditions.

[@veritasestveritas8646]

Insulate your garage walls, door, and attic space abovethe garage.

[@darrenmcintosh326]

Vent intake out turbine vent

[@Omegadoomship]

My house has two electric exhaust blowers, one for each attic. The blowers are temperature controlled and will only kick on automatically when the attic gets hot. These blowers definitely save on our electric bill since it is able to evacuate all the hot air that can make its way into the house. Cooling a 5,200 sq. ft. House with three compressors ain't cheap! During the winter, it obviously won't kick on and the flapper on the fan shuts when the blower is off. The blowers are 1/4 HP and don't consume that much power since I wired them to use 240v. If anything, they probably add $5-10 to the bill every month. The only issue is that they have to connect to power and they do make noise that isn't loud or annoying, just noticeable. Using 120v would increase the power consumption but they really only run intermittently so it's not a big deal. My grandfather has the spinning turbines on their house being an older home and they haven't had too many problems with them. Every once in a while they need to be oiled but that's it. We did have to replace the bearings in on of them but those turbines are over 45 years old on the original bearings. They work ok for him, but they don't full out the heat as fast as he wanted.

[@tanman162]

Power is measured in watts. If wired 240 or 120 you might use half your amperage but your wattage is the same so the power used would be very similar watts = voltage*amperage. Say it's 120v * 10 amps = 1200w but at 240 it would be 240v* 5 amps =1200w .

[@Blublod]

I had to remove the electric exhaust blowers on my house in Florida and replace them with passive gooseneck vents. The problem was the electric exhausts were sucking all the AC out of the house mostly through the 52 can lights on the ceilings. After replacement my electric bill went down 20% during summer just from the AC savings alone and attic temperatures increased by no more than 5 degrees. This was detected during a power utility energy audit and I thought the trade off made perfect sense.

[@brittneyabbott7452]

Can I complain about my neighbors turbines doing this all night long the sound is ear splitting and keeps my kids up at night.im exhausted.

[@fudgedogbannana]

If you are worried about it pulling rain into your attic just "bag it", tie a plastic bag over it in the winter months.

[@randyjustice7562]

25 years and never a problem

[@Jim-vi5wi]

That kind of turbine ventilator, when working/maintained properly, does keep rain out. For example, Air-Vent's Turbine Ventilator, has a Miami-Dade Approval, which requires that it not only won't be damaged by high wind, but that it pass the standard test TAS-100(A) to prove that it keeps 99.95% of 110mph wind-driven rain out.

[@fatherfinger]

I INSTALLED 3 9F THIS AND MY ROOF STARTED TO LEVITATE! 😓

[@deborahk.6113]

LOL

[@techguy9023]

How would you vent a free standing garage with a hip roof? I want to finish the ceilings and walls for a workshop space

[@Austinroofingcontractors]

What part of the country, what climate do you live in? GW

[@techguy9023]

This is in the south east. Temps to the low 90’s and 5 degrees with 8 to 10 inches of snow because of elevation in winter. There is aluminum perforated soffit but between the rafters it has blocking so I don’t know how that can vent thru that. Has four mushroom type vents in each roof section near the top ridge.

[@johnkim7733]

Do you recommend ridge vents?

[@Austinroofingcontractors]

Thanks for the question! Ridge Vents are usually a good Idea, depending on the roof. But also important is the balance of air going in! Some systems just suck the air from AC units. Watch the balance!!!

[@johnkim7733]

Austin Roofing Contractors i have a 2 story home where the ridge vent cant be installed. It can be installed over the attached garage. Is it beneficial to be installed there? Would it only help the garage and not the home?

[@Austinroofingcontractors]

It's difficult to give a prescription without seeing the patient. A roof drawing can help. Feel free to email; [e-mail]

[@elit3401]

You may not like them , but they do work .They suck the hot-air out.

[@guycooper2474]

I just covered them in the winter so they did not turn. Used black plastic bags

[@guycooper2474]

I also would use axle grease to lube them and no sound. Easy Peasy

[@knowledgeintamilkit768]

Did you feel temperature is reduced after installed in inside the room?..

[@texarkanaandi7393]

No shit! Anything that have moving parts would eventually wear-out, including roof wind turbine

[@lmfaorof9260]

Since when would you not want your attic temperature to be same as the ambient temperature? This guy is complaining about heat being sucked out of the attic in January? The last thing one would want is HEAT above the surface of the insulation (in the attic space).

[@Austinroofingcontractors]

Thank you for your comment.

[@R0yL33]

I would think an open vent ie pipe, mounted high, would suck more air out due to venturi effect, and w/o the lost energy and hindrance of the turbine . Though of course you'd need a way to keep the rain out.

[@m.weston7114]

No proof as to what you are saying Gary. If it's installed correctly for balance and weather proofing, they work. Nothing lasts forever, but these do last a long time. I suggest the galvanized over the aluminum, much heavier duty.

[@Austinroofingcontractors]

The empirical evidence obtained, backed by hundreds of photos - show what I am talking about. There is, in the areas of the country where I have worked, overwhelming evidence of leaves below the whirlybird vents, and insulation damage along with drywall ceilings with water stains. This is my conclusion after being involved with thousands of roofs. Others who have more data, could prove me wrong, that has yet to be done. However, the other side of the coin is, from your perspective, the roofs you have seen, you are probably right in those circumstances. Either way, your opinion is appreciated, and I respect your findings. Thanks for your comment.

[@luissuarez4100]

That squeeking noise sounds like something from a horror movie.

[@littlemoon9285]

i just need some oil on it bearing it just dry out of oil greas

[@davidvickers8425]

Turbans are worn on your head. Do you live in agrabah?

[@deckvillas195]

Are these roof vents leak proof

[@wandayonder9772]

Yes they are.

[@dwaynegaskin8570]

SO WHAT DO YOU USE ???

[@Austinroofingcontractors]

A good question. Thanks for watching. Every house, every roof is different. Have an expert, (far and few between) help with this or do some good research to determine the best way. Here is an example, not for every house, just one example: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKnHaKl5nZyfkMk

[@sandponics]

I have never seen a turban on a house.

[@jonquills66]

Nor I and I know a few Sikhs

[@Victor-tl4dk]

🤣🤣🤣

[@CCCC-tq8yo]

Gooo Gary

[@jonquills66]

I don't like turbans either, my hair is too short for one ...

[@dakotastorms1255]

Need some oil or dw40 or wd40

[@Kaylee_4740]

Turbans, lol.

[@CCCC-tq8yo]

Yes

[@piggypiggypig1746]

I would like to see one spin.

[@CCCC-tq8yo]

I like them it's cooler

[@jbshaka653]

Turbines are bogus. On a hot windless day, people see the turbine turning. They know that hot attic air expands, creating higher attic air pressure which escapes through the vent hole. If that hole has a turbine mounted on it the turbine rotates. But that rotation does not in turn pull more air out of the attic. Actually in this situation more air would escape if the turbine were not there blocking the hole area. Part of the energy of the escaping air is sacrificed in turning the blades resulting in less hot air escaping. On windy days It seems intuitive that the spinning blades act like a fan and draw air out of the attic space. No. Air is drawn out because wind blowing over the roof has less pressure than the inside the attic. If there is a hole in the attic, such as at the turbine, the air moves from high to lower pressure. The wind spinning the turbine does not create any lower pressure than a simple hole in the roof. Again, it is the opposite because the turbine blocks the wind over the hole and therefore raises the pressure at the hole. The delta inside/outside pressure at the hole is less with a turbine; therefore, less, not more air leaves the attic. Of course an attic vent hole can’t just be open to the elements, so do turbines block less air than a simple turtle cover. I don’t know. Just saying that turbines are not at all what most think they are.

[@angelastanislowski8862]

Ok- then what do you like?

[@MrDICKHEAD28]

FIX TURBINE WITH OIL OR REPLACE IT THERE CHEAP ANYWAYS AND LAST GET A "TURBINE BOSS" HEAT ACTIVATED AND AUTOMATICALLY CLOSES VENTS AT 40F DURING WINTER PROBLEM SOLVED UPLOADER IS A CLOWN

[@kumarsanjeevasingh19]

That is an scary turbine