HGTV shows you how to install an exhaust fan to get rid of attic heat and keep the rest of the house cool, too.
The larger your bathroom, the more air the exhaust fan needs to move in order to keep the bathroom healthy – without excess humidity and with quick removal of odors. This handy exhaust fan size chart gives you a good idea what size bathroom fan you need. ...
If you are installing a new fan, you will need to consider the layout of your attic, where the bulk of the fan will be located. It should be placed in the space between two joists, in an area free from any pipes or other obstructions. If you are replacing an old fan, the easiest...
An attic ventilation fan is usually controlled by a thermostat that signals it to come on when the temperature rises past a preset limit — usually 95 degrees. If the fan doesn't start on a hot day, try turning down the thermostat to a temperature you know is below the attic temperature....
However, if you have an evaporative portable room air conditioner, otherwise known as a swamp cooler, you’ll have to refill the reservoir with ice and water. Since it does not have an exhaust vent, instead of condensation, it cools the air through evaporation. It works differently than an...
Use exhaust fans to move moisture outside (not into the attic) whenever you are cooking, washing dishes, or cleaning. Check for leaks around the kitchen sink, refrigerator ice makers, and other sources of water. Repair if necessary.
Locate the wiring inside the bathroom. This is where the fan will be wired as well. Before connecting the wiring, turn off the electrical power supply. Open the electrical cover for the exhaust fan wiring to expose the wires. Connect the black wire on the fan to the black wire on the ...
Carbon monoxide sends up to 50,000 people to the emergency room every year. Learn more about how a CO detector can keep your family safe.
This is one of those rare jobs that's both dirty and fun--prepare to be pulped. Installing blow-in cellulose insulation in an attic on a warm day will leave you covered in paper particles, looking like a Chia Pet. Protect yourself from the flying fibers by wearing a respirator mask, go...
through electrical receptacles and switches mounted on exterior walls; and around fireplaces, laundry chutes, attic hatchway doors and pull-down stairways, whole-house fan installations, and pipe and wire chases. A homeowner can go a long way toward increasing energy efficiency by locating and seal...