Des Moines Whole House Fan Installation, Repairs, & Replacement
Most people have heard about whole house fans in Des Moines. However, is there really a fan that is large enough to efficiently change the air of an entire house? The answer is a resounding "yes, there is". This type of fan actually takes advantage of the negative and positive forces that are always at work in our world. However, the homeowner must always remember to open the windows on the lower floor of the home. Otherwise, without the availability of an adequate supply of fresh air, the overworked motor might burn out very quickly. A more dangerous consequence of failing to provide this absolutely essential replacement of air is that a back draft may be created that could affect the gas water heater or clothes dryer. This might result in the presence of deadly carbon monoxide gas being drawn into some of the other living areas of your Des Moines home.
The whole house fan is usually installed in the ceiling of the top story of the home. It then blows the hot air out of the house; forcing it into the attic area. The presence of this extra hot air creates a positive pressure in the attic. This positive pressure then pushes the hot air out of the vents in the top of the roof. Remember, where there is a positive pressure there must also be a negative pressure to balance it. Therefore, some of the windows that are on the lower level of the home must be opened. As the hot air is pushed out of the roof vents, the cooler replacement air is simultaneously being drawn into the home in order to equalize the air pressure. Studies have shown that energy costs can be reduced by almost eighty percent by substituting a whole house fan for a typical air conditioner unit. This translates into a lot of money that can be saved; year after year.
Our Whole House Fan Services Include:
- Whole House Fan Installation
- Fan Repairs
- Fan Replacement
If you're looking for whole house fans in Des Moines, then please give us a call at 515-263-0352 or complete our request service form.
