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Originally Posted by look 171
Sorry, I musta missed that one?
I like em' but not sure how effect they are since I have never tested it with any instruments. When its 120 up in there, every bit of air flow will help is my opinion. I always put those things, or power fan or vents in homes in general knowing every bit helps. I put them in my parent's home. They have high ceilings, almost 10' 1930's Spanish home. I remember, it was cold but relatively cool during the warm months. Once it got near 100, nothing would help. I stuffed a huge amount of insulation in the attic and installed two of those gable fans on a thermo switches set at medium setting. One to draw air, the other would push air through the attic with normal vents on other sides.
By doing so, I was able to reduce interior temp by about 8-10 degrees during summers. What made the huge difference was the new windows, I truly believe. At 85-90 degrees during summer, their AC doesn't come on until after 1-2pm. The house is much warmer too in the winter months. In the past 15 years, their ac has been set on auto at 79 degrees come April until October.
I forgot to mention, mount those fans on rubber or urethane of some type to dampen vibration. I have done it with and without and really notice no difference unless the house is dead quiet, I bearly notice them kicking on.
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Thanks for chiming in, Jeff. Always appreciate your take on all things construction/home improvement.
I feel the same way - it's gotta provide some relief.
I will be setting up a thermometer to monitor and will report back.
10-4 on the windows. Mine are not that great but will be a while until I get to those.
Thanks again!
