Specialty Electric installs QuietCool whole house fans in homes across San Diego County. A whole house fan pulls cooler outdoor air in through open windows, across your living space, into the attic and out through the attic vents, so it works when the air outside is cooler than inside, typically early morning or evening. Fan Diego sells the fans, and quotes are free.
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How a whole house fan works
A ceiling fan cools people; a whole house fan cools the whole home. With windows open, it pulls cooler outdoor air in, moves it across your living space, pushes it into the attic and out through the attic vents, replacing the warm air inside. It works when the air outside is cooler than inside, typically early morning or evening. A whole house fan combined with ceiling fans can reduce cooling costs by up to 90%.
What we install
We install QuietCool whole house fans, which you can buy at Fan Diego. Installing one well means sizing the fan correctly and making sure the attic is vented enough for the air to get out. Comparing options? Read our guide to ceiling fans vs whole house fans.
What to expect
- Permits
- When your job needs a permit, we pull it.
- Time on site
- It depends on the job. Most jobs are done in a day or less.
- Price
- Every job is quoted before we start. The price depends on how difficult the labor is, how long it takes, and the cost of materials.
- Brands we install
- QuietCool
- Guarantee
- We guarantee our labor for life. Period. Products bought from Fan Diego come with a 180-day in-home product warranty. Ask us about extended parts coverage on products from Fan Diego.
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Frequently asked questions
How does a whole house fan work?
With windows open, it pulls cooler outdoor air into the house, across the living space, into the attic and out through the attic vents, replacing the warm air inside. A ceiling fan cools the people in a room; a whole house fan cools the whole home.
When does a whole house fan work best?
When the air outside is cooler than the air inside, typically early morning or evening. The windows need to be open while it runs, because that's where the cooler air comes in. A whole house fan combined with ceiling fans can reduce cooling costs by up to 90%.
Does my attic need vents for a whole house fan?
Yes. The air the fan pushes into the attic leaves through the attic vents, so the attic has to be vented enough for it. Sizing the fan correctly and checking the attic ventilation are part of installing one well.
How much does whole house fan installation cost?
Every job is quoted before we start, and quotes are free, so we don't publish a flat price. Three things set it: how difficult the labor is (for example, attic access), how long the job takes, and the cost of the fan and materials.
Can I buy the fan at Fan Diego?
Yes. Fan Diego sells QuietCool whole house fans, and we install them. Products bought from Fan Diego come with a 180-day in-home product warranty, and you can ask about extended parts coverage.