Install a Whole House Fan?….Can I say yes!
Most of us would probably assume the air in our homes are clean and safe. However, indoor pollution and lack of air circulation can put our homes at risk for poor air quality. Stick around to learn about indoor air quality issues and the benefits of a whole house fan or visit our website. There you can learn more about us, our other services that can help your home become more energy-efficient and comfortable.
Your Home’s Air Quality & Whole House Fans
Several hundred years ago, homes may have been better ventilated due to poor building practices that left homes across the Los Angeles metro area and beyond relatively unsealed according to today’s standards. This ventilation, while possibly better for the air quality of the people living inside, didn’t allow for keeping out pests, and maintaining overall indoor air temperatures. Today, our homes and modern buildings are sealed better but, as a result, may have poor air quality. What is needed is a means to move stale air and indoor pollutants out of your home — and a whole house fan can do just that!
What is Indoor Air Pollution?
The EPA reports that indoor air pollution may be 2-5 times more polluted than outdoor air even in the smoggiest and most polluted cities. Imagine your home being more polluted than Los Angeles! Like how cars can leave pollution in their wake outside, so do other items inside your home. Common indoor allergens include:
Pollen and other organic allergens
Pet dander
Odors from food
Dust
Cleaning supply fumes
Mold
Bacteria
Viruses
Organic material
Other fumes and smells
Even the cleanest homes will eventually develop indoor pollution even from the act of cleaning it. Proper cleaning practices as well as proper home ventilation can help keep the air in your home clean and protect your health.
Benefits of a Whole House Fan
Not only will a whole house fan help to keep the air within your home fresh, but it can also provide other significant benefits.
Cool Your Home More Efficiently & Effectively
With summer temperatures rising, you may be turning on your AC more frequently, or sitting in front of your fan thinking about installing an HVAC system with AC. However, a whole house fan may be a better option than AC. A whole house fan can cool your home significantly — up to 30 degrees in the home and 50 degrees in the attic! What’s more, you can save 50-90% on AC costs when you run your fan instead. A whole house fan can help those who don’t have AC cool their homes and effectively circulate air within their home. For those that have AC installed, it can allow them to use their AC less — which means spending less on your energy bills.
Pro Tip: Run your QuietCool whole house fan whenever it is cooler outside than it is inside.
It’s Quiet
A whole house fan may bring to mind swamp coolers and other old-school fan types that were loud and disruptive. The fans we install make no more noise than your AC. The fans we install are called QuietCool house fans — and there is a good reason for the name. A whole house fan will probably be quieter than the fans you currently use to keep your home cool. Enjoy cool clean air within your home with a quiet fan.
Easy-to-Install
Whole house fan installation is easy — and easier to install than a new HVAC system. No joist cutting is required in the attic — all it needs is 16 to 24 inches in the center of your attic. Because installation is easy, often it can be installed in a day depending on other supporting factors such as your home’s electrical system.
Comes With a Warranty
When you invest in a QuietCool fan you can expect to enjoy the benefits of it for years to come. When we install your fan, we offer a 15-year motor warranty. This means that if there is an issue, you can trust that you will get the care you need to get the fan back up and running.
Can Ventilate Your Entire Home
Unlike small window fans and other means of ventilation, a whole house fan can help you enjoy ventilation throughout your whole house. As a result, you can trust that all rooms are being replenished by fresh air and cooled. By running your whole house fan, you can significantly lower the temperatures of your home by 30 degrees — without running your AC.
If you would like to know more or would like an estimate for your home, visit the Clean Initiative website. There you can get a free estimate as well as learn why to choose us. Clean Initiative can help you make your home more energy-efficient, allowing you to save money and do your part to protect the environment from wasteful energy practices. Visit our website today!
