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Earl Said:

Attic ventilation choices, which is the better one?

We Answered:

I think this one might help you and if your not looking for it, you might not even see it on the roof since it blends in. I have one on my house and it works great.

http://www.roofvents.com/universal_dormer.html

Thelma Said:

need a roof mount attic fan for a hip metal roof. What kind will work on a metal roof, and not leak?

We Answered:

your question poses several other questions....sorry.....i'm a professional roofer who installs metal roofing everyday.first of all if your soffitt vents are installed properly they'll do their job. the box vents can be removed , more holes cut in the existing roof (towards the ridge)...and have a vented ridge installed. they are made for metal roofing these days.this is a passive technique and requires no wiring or mechanicals......solar powered attic fan?....perhaps if you're in the southern belt......anyway ....all things considered it comes down to flashing this fan in the end.....the roofer should be able to do this.............i'm known as THE ROOF DOCTOR in these parts.....upstate NY

Julio Said:

Do attic fans really cool down a house?

We Answered:

You will not notice the difference your self. But your AC will. It will take some of the strain off of it. When your attic is oven temp the heat is at your ceiling. If you have ceiling fans you push it around the room causing it to end up near your thermostat. Effect is your AC runs more. If you get the heat out of the attic, your AC will be able to shut off more often thereby reducing your cooling bills, and repair bills on the AC. Place a thermometer in your attic and read it on a hot day. The temps are usually around 130 degrees. Now turn on the attic fan and come back in about an hour. You will notice a change. It may not be 80 in the attic now, but it will for sure be cooler.

Tammy Said:

Attic fan- before I invest - has anyone actually measured to see if it changed the temp? 2 part question thank?

We Answered:

i have personally installed some attic fans and they do a good job clearing the heat from the attic. they do this pretty quick and the purpose is to allow you to cool off your house with the ac and not have the attic heat to worry about. just give it a spin for about 10 minutes.
the one i installed goes directly mounted over the luver vent that you are talking about. you should only need one of them but more is always better sometimes.
remember that you dont want to spend more money than the 250 for the unit and electrical use for the fan and the AC. i am sure that you can install the unit yourself in about 30-40 minutes. there are only 2 wires and a ground wire. you cant mess up. if you want me to walk you thru then send a response to me on this site. i will get an email and answer all your questions.

Ruby Said:

which is better for an attic fan. for it to be electric or solar powered.?

We Answered:

Solar will only work during the day but you also don't have to run an electrical supply to the unit. I just installed two solar powered fans on a roof and they work great in direct sunlight. I live in northern Michigan and the solar panels get covered with snow and won't work. You just have to decide which unit will work best for you. Regards, Dale

Ethel Said:

Can a bank reduce what the appraiser says a house is worth?

We Answered:

You bet they can. Underwriters have final decision if the appraisal is acceptable or not.

1/2 of the things you mentioned don't add value to an appraisal by the way. They are selling points, but that's all, especially the appliances. These can be removed at any time after all. Upgrades that give value are finished rooms, hard-wood floors, new windows, etc. A new vanity and mirror do not.

If the area you are buying in has stabilized or is still declining, using the identical home as one of the comps was the right thing to do.

By the way, even if you go to another lender this appraisal will follow you. FHA appraisals are assigned a case number and for the next 6 months all lenders will have to use this appraisal.

Nellie Said:

Late last summer my Attic fan stopped working. I may need a new fan. What is the standard cost for Attic fans?

We Answered:

Your cost question answered Will run from $100-$400 depending on choice/size/louvered/labor or d/i/y.