Solar Attic Fan Installation
in Houston, TX

Solar Powered Attic Ventilation
for Greater Houston

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What a Solar Attic Fan Does in a Houston Attic

Top 5 Reasons to Install Our Solar Attic Fans!

Reduces the load on your HVAC system.

The closer your attic temperature is to the outside ambient temperature the easier it is for your air conditioner to cool your home. By lowering your attic temperature you will save on your cooling bills. Also, when your HVAC unit is in a cooler environment you will take the stress off of the unit resulting in fewer mechanical breakdowns, saving you money and aggravation.

We also install radiant barrier foil, which reflects radiant heat before it reaches the attic air in the first place.

Increases The Life of Your Roof!

Attic temperatures can reach a sweltering 170 degrees on hot summer days. By installing our solar attic fan you can reduce these temperatures by up to 50 degrees. In fact, shingle manufacturer warranties require proper attic ventilation. When your shingles are overheated the granules on the shingles loosen and are washed away. This leaves the shingles exposed to the sun, which significantly reduces the life expectancy of your roof.

Takes The Heat Load Off of Your Insulation!

A hot attic will actually fill your insulation with heat causing excessive heat transfer from your attic to your living space. By reducing this heat you will improve the efficiency and comfort of your home.

Reduces Moisture Levels in Your Home!

Your home’s HVAC is designed to pull moisture from the air. As air from your air return crosses the cold A/C coil it extracts moisture. The air is then transferred through the duct system in your attic. This is where you will build moisture because of the temperature differential between the cool air in the ducts and the excessively hot attic. By lowering attic temperatures you will lower the humidity level in your duct work and your home, greatly increasing your home’s comfort.

How a solar attic fan is installed on a roof

Reduces Moisture Levels In The Attic All Year Long!

Attic moisture levels increase in several ways. In everyday living, you are taking showers and cooking which raise the humidity level in your home. Also as hot and cold fronts move through, we have temperature swings from hot to cold. This will cause condensation in your attic. Our solar fan is unique because not only does it come with a temperature sensor, it also has a humidity sensor that turns the fan on when humidity levels reach 75%. High moisture levels in your home can be detrimental to your attic insulation and can allow mold to grow.

We install Attic Breeze solar attic fans, manufactured in Texas. The reason we settled on them comes down to what they are built from rather than how they are marketed.

The housings and brackets are aluminum with stainless steel fasteners rather than polymer. A plastic part on a Houston roof sits in direct sun through every summer, and heat and UV are what eventually deform it. Aluminum and stainless do not have that problem.

That is a different product from the imported units sold in big box stores, and it costs more to make. For a fixture that lives on your roof and is meant to stay there, we think that is the right trade.

Professional grade solar attic fan installed in Houston
Better parts used in our solar attic fans
Better performance from our solar attic fans
Solar attic fans backed by a lifetime warranty

WHAT IS IN THE FAN

  • Monocrystalline solar panel, available in 20, 30, 40 and 60 watt models
  • Variable speed motor
  • Zincalume alloy housing rated to 170 MPH windstorm conditions
  • Stainless steel brackets, hardware and rodent guards
  • Dynamically balanced 14″ aluminum fan blade, which will not soften in attic heat the way plastic does
  • Powder coated finish in a range of colors to match your roof

HOW IT PERFORMS

  • Monocrystalline cells hold their output better than polycrystalline across the temperature range a Houston roof sees
  • All metal construction, so nothing becomes brittle and cracks after years of sun exposure
  • Fan blade balanced for quiet operation
  • Windstorm tested and approved in both Texas and Florida

WHAT YOU GET

  • Lifetime warranty on the residential solar attic fan products we install
  • Optional control system with added safety and operating features
  • Thermal switch control standard on every model, at no extra charge
  • Self flashing, curb mount, gable mount and wall mount versions
  • Made in Texas
solar fans made in america
Lifetime warranty on solar attic fans
Solar attic fan lifetime warranty seal

Benefits of Solar Attic Fans

  • Converts passive ventilation to active.
  • Reduces the heat load on your roof and AC.
  • Reduces moisture which reduces mold & mildew.
  • Increases air exchanges (per hour).
  • Reduces HVAC costs & cooling cycles.
  • No cost to operate.
  • Extreme weather ready with aluminum components and stainless steel fasteners
  • Made in Texas!
Texas made solar attic fan on a Houston home

The purpose of proper ventilation is to reduce temperatures inside the attic and other enclosed spaces throughout the year. In the summer this helps make the living areas more comfortable and reduces A/C usage which also saves energy. This helps reduce heat which can cause deterioration of shingles, roof boards, sheathing, siding, insulation, and valuables stored in the attic. Not to mention, this can also shorten the lifespan of an HVAC system.

In the winter, proper ventilation helps to prevent moist air from condensing on the underside of the roof, beams, and rafters. Condensation can cause mildew, rotting of wood and excessive rusting of some components of the roof structure.

A solar attic fan addresses all of these conditions, and it does it without adding anything to your power bill.

While passive ventilation works fine in areas with moderate climate, it cannot disperse heat effectively enough when your roof’s surface temperature reaches over 170 degrees.

With nowhere to go, the heat trapped in your attic will find its way into your living space, causing a spike in the indoor ambient temperature. The increase in the temperature will then cause your air conditioning system to consume more energy as it tries to keep temperature low, subsequently causing it to consume more energy.

Solar attic fan mounted on a residential roof in Houston
Solar attic fan specifications

Not all attic solar fans are the same. We install fans made in Texas, and these are the specifications that made the difference:

Corrosion resistant construction – Stainless steel hardware and brackets throughout, which matters on a roof that sees both intense heat and heavy rain.

High efficiency, impact resistant solar panels – Monocrystalline panels, which produce more power per square inch than the polycrystalline alternative and hold up better to impact.

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Our professional technicians will come to your home and evaluate your insulation needs. They will then go over with you every option and find the best solution for both your home and your budget. Call us today!