"Whole-house fans work in some climates (think: states like California and Colorado) year-round, and they're an alternative to air conditioning that's been around for centuries. Yes, personal fans and ceiling fans (and even ice fans) are helpful, but there's another type of fan that might be worth investing in: a whole-house fan, which helps pull cool air inside while directing warm air outside, creating circulation that keeps your home's temperature at a comfortable level."
"Here's how it works: "A whole-house fan is just a big box fan built into your ceiling," explains Wortsmith. It's located at the ceiling of the top floor of your home and vents into the attic through a large duct. The fan pulls warm air up through the duct and pushes it through attic vents. Wortsmith notes that it only takes half an hour to cool down your home with a whole-house because the fan draws in cooler night air."
Whole-house fans are ceiling-installed fans located on a home's top floor that vent into the attic and expel warm air through attic vents. They draw cooler outdoor air into living spaces, creating circulation that can lower indoor temperatures quickly, especially at night. Whole-house fans perform best in dry climates and can operate year-round in some regions. They can be used alongside air conditioning to reduce energy use and cost. Installation typically involves mounting a large box fan in the ceiling with ducting into the attic and ensuring sufficient attic venting and open windows during operation.
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