Do Whole House Fans Really Work?

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  • Опубліковано 3 січ 2025

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  • @ron623tt
    @ron623tt 5 років тому +24

    Had this installed last year. After one full summer of use the product lived up to the advertising. You have to wait until the outside temperature gets below the house temp. It makes a big difference. Make sure to research before buying.

    • @AnotherScreenname
      @AnotherScreenname 2 роки тому +5

      wait, what? Where do you live? So I have to wait until it's cooler outside than inside before this lowers my AC bill?

    • @ignaciom32
      @ignaciom32 2 роки тому +4

      @@AnotherScreenname you save money on AC by running the fan instead of AC. The air needs to be a comfortable temperature outside to benefit from the fan

    • @kaykay1kc
      @kaykay1kc 2 роки тому +3

      right. so if its 100 degrees outside, it wont do more than pull in fresh air, but, if its cooler temps like fall or spring seasons or during night hours, it will feel great.

    • @AnotherScreenname
      @AnotherScreenname 2 роки тому

      @@ignaciom32 thanks!

    • @dastanharris
      @dastanharris Рік тому

      @@ignaciom32 from where I live the outside temperature in the afternoon is around 30C so the product is definitely not for me lol

  • @bigg76031
    @bigg76031 3 роки тому +11

    I can see this being great during spring and fall or if the house gets smoky from cooking.

    • @patrickhayes3099
      @patrickhayes3099 2 роки тому +1

      Depending on location, these are best in summer when you have a strong delta between day and night temps. I was advised not to install near the kitchen to avoid pulling suspended grease into fan. But burning something and smoke, different use that I think is warranted.
      We are likely to install this spring and use primarily overnight and NOT while cooking. Again, burning food, this will come in handy!

  • @ianspeckmaier9565
    @ianspeckmaier9565 Рік тому

    I've been doing this for years with just a box fan on the upstairs window and open all the downstairs windows. The concept is simple, heat rises, get rid of the hot air, and you're not fighting a hot house with A/C anymore. Would love to have one put in at my place but I'm only renting. Now if only there were a way to make smart intake vents that opened on the bottom of the house to let the cold air in whenever the fan runs.

  • @orlandojohnson5742
    @orlandojohnson5742 2 роки тому +4

    I’ve seen these in many houses in Atlanta! The ole style was louder but when peoples AC’s broke down …. They would turn them on until the AC was repaired!! You have to learn when to use them & when to turn the AC back on! When it’s extremely hot outside you may jus use your Ac! Because it’s hot & humid air coming into the establishment! Early morning & Late at night you could use this to cool your house & lower your electrical usage!
    90% less energy than running your AC! Wake up people! I’ve been doing HVAC OVER 20 years! (Open your windows & have screens in place & enjoy cooler days cheaper!) Cools your attic too! Helps prolong your shingle roofs too!)
    I wish I had one! My moms house has a low roof & poor ventilation! My father before he passed away installed 2 wind turbines! Unfortunately later parents had a tin/metal roof installed & the contractor took the wind turbines off!
    Some people make things worse doing things cluelessly 😲🙄😤
    If you are complaining about whole house fans bringing in insects… double up your screens if you have too! Seal around your windows properly etc & jus let fresh clean or cleaner air into your house! Sometimes the air inside your house is worse than the outside!
    Inside air (not exchanged) has more than oxygen in it!? Commercial building have to have outdoor air (small percentage) piped through the return vents! To prevent what they call “SICK BUILDINGS!” The people inside would suffer if fresh oxygenated air is not cycled in the conditioned space!

  • @tadpoleone8341
    @tadpoleone8341 2 роки тому +10

    Don't use it if it's hot outside, you'll just be sucking in hot air. I use mine at night when temps go down.

    • @orlandojohnson5742
      @orlandojohnson5742 2 роки тому

      Because u have common sense!
      Others are blind to the benefit of using these at the right times of day! I agree with U 100%!!!!!

    • @2crayz
      @2crayz 2 роки тому +1

      These blow air out not in

    • @orlandojohnson5742
      @orlandojohnson5742 2 роки тому +3

      @@2crayz they blow air out of the ATTIC! They pull air into the house through the windows(when you open them) & doors.

    • @patrickhayes3099
      @patrickhayes3099 2 роки тому

      Though, the act of moving air helps bodies feel cooler, even if indoor/outdoor air temp is the same.

  • @eg7737
    @eg7737 2 роки тому +1

    The problem is that Florida outside air is hot & humid.

  • @angelomata7518
    @angelomata7518 2 роки тому +1

    How is the air healthy if it's filtered ? And what if I have allergies? That thing is going to suck every pollen particle up within who knows how far and bring it right into my house ..and what I have blown in insulation in my attic do I want a fan up there blowing my insulation out of the places it was blown in ? How much ventilation is required for proper exhaust? What if I don't have enough? What kind of moisture controls does it have ? What happens when my ERV is on with the whole house fan on? And what happens if I have a fire going in the fireplace while the whole house fan is on? Will it suck the fire out of the fireplace ?

    • @angelomata7518
      @angelomata7518 2 роки тому

      If it's not filtered I meant .

    • @qcmanufacturing
      @qcmanufacturing  2 роки тому

      Hi Angelo,
      A lot of great questions, give us a call at 951-325-6340.

    • @patrickhayes3099
      @patrickhayes3099 2 роки тому

      This tool is not likely to be needed if you are also running fireplace. It would suck the fire/smoke if run at same time. Also would not be running this at same time an ERV is running.
      You are spot on with the pollen issue, yes, pulling it in the house.
      Insulation will not be affected. These pressurize the attic, so the vents need to be sized accordingly.

    • @angelomata7518
      @angelomata7518 2 роки тому +1

      @@patrickhayes3099....I have to admit I'm a HERS Rater and I test alot of these fans ..a lot . And my issue with them is , if the contractor doesn't point the "business" end almost directly at the roof you got yourself a snow drift of blown in insulation , and if they're not wired correctly they end up with Hi and low no medium And not to mention the dampers ! They stick every other time you turn them on . I don't mean to put you on blast here I really didn't. As an Indoor Air specialist they are very opposite of what we try to achieve when modeling a homes IAQ . You can't have Quality Air in your house if there is no way to filter out the harmful agents in the air ....it just don't happen.

    • @patrickhayes3099
      @patrickhayes3099 2 роки тому

      @@angelomata7518 not on blast. I agree with the filtered part. I haven't had issues with blown in cellulose moving around. Maybe our installer is packing it tighter with higher delivery psi.
      And wiring, don't get me started on that disaster. Poorly trained GCs install all kinds of electrical gear wrong....... my favorite is mixing low & hi voltage in same gang box...
      Cheers. Good dialog

  • @edem4135
    @edem4135 3 роки тому +1

    Does this work in the tropics?

    • @qcmanufacturing
      @qcmanufacturing  3 роки тому

      Hi Dayon,
      Do you have a city or state?

    • @JasonJordan198
      @JasonJordan198 2 роки тому +1

      @@qcmanufacturing how about southern Georgia?

    • @qcmanufacturing
      @qcmanufacturing  2 роки тому

      @@JasonJordan198 We have customers who use both our Whole House Fans and our attic fan line.

    • @orlandojohnson5742
      @orlandojohnson5742 2 роки тому

      @@JasonJordan198 jus keep in mind cooler attic cooler house(less ac usage! It’s all in the timing when to use them! If you notice a cool rain comes through jus before sun goes down… turn attic fan on to quickly cool attic down! Then you can turn ac back on !? It’ll take the heat load off the ac if you learn how & when to cycle these things off! (Improve your roof ventilation too & your ac usage demand will decrease)!
      Ridge vent , wind turbines, power roof exhaust etc & insulating your attic with R-30-38 ! Make sure eaves vents aren’t blocked & maybe install baffles before insulating rafters! Watch some videos/post & get a good idea what u want to invest in to cool your house/establishment 🤘🏼👍🏽🤙🏻🙌🏽👋🏼

  • @eric1302
    @eric1302 3 роки тому +3

    Will this work in Nevada heat?

    • @qcmanufacturing
      @qcmanufacturing  3 роки тому +1

      Hi Erik,
      This product will work in the Nevada heat!
      If you use the attic as a companion item, it'll give you 24/7 coverage.

    • @firebearva
      @firebearva 2 роки тому

      No

  • @patrickhayes3099
    @patrickhayes3099 2 роки тому +2

    @ 1:30, did he just call the customer a horse? "You've heard it straight from the horse's mouth..." Please edit your audio and slip in SOURCE'S MOUTH.

    • @qcmanufacturing
      @qcmanufacturing  2 роки тому +4

      Hi Patrick.
      Straight from the horse's mouth is an idiom.

    • @patrickhayes3099
      @patrickhayes3099 2 роки тому

      @@qcmanufacturing I know, just pointing out it was an unfortunate editing choice to follow a full figured female customer with that phrase. Maybe rearrange customers to avoid the appearance of a dis.

    • @thejetset3357
      @thejetset3357 8 місяців тому

      ​@@patrickhayes3099 Your comment is unfortunate and exhausting. It's a common saying. ❄️

  • @bennywilks9367
    @bennywilks9367 Рік тому +3

    Why not actually demonstrate the fan while you have an audience watching this video?!

  • @firebearva
    @firebearva 2 роки тому +1

    🤣😂😂

  • @michaelkhung2529
    @michaelkhung2529 3 роки тому +9

    Bring dust into your house.

    • @fasto4720
      @fasto4720 3 роки тому +3

      How? It's blowing the air out not in..

    • @claytonlawrence7819
      @claytonlawrence7819 3 роки тому +8

      That’s a nonsensical thing to say

    • @androsc1418
      @androsc1418 3 роки тому +2

      Agree about pulling dust in

    • @m.r.christensen3041
      @m.r.christensen3041 3 роки тому +3

      @@fasto4720, and sucking in air from open windows :-) around the house, soooo, dust will enter.

    • @prins1991
      @prins1991 3 роки тому +2

      @@fasto4720 it creates a negative pressure system inside your house. As the fan blows air towards outside, air from the outside has to come in to equalize air pressure and hence it can bring in dust. Unless you close all windows... Look at the animation in 2:14