Ventilation Services

Attic Fan Installation

Your attic hits 150 degrees in a Glendale summer. That heat radiates down into your house and makes your AC work twice as hard. An attic fan changes that. It pulls all that hot air out before it can cook your living space. Especially important in those hillside homes up in Verdugo Woodlands and Chevy Chase Canyon.

Why Attic Fans Make Such a Big Difference

We've measured attics in Glendale at 160 degrees on August afternoons. 160 degrees. Your ceiling is basically a giant radiator heating your house from above. No wonder upstairs bedrooms feel like saunas.

An attic fan kicks on when temps hit a certain point - usually around 100-110 degrees - and exhausts all that hot air outside. We're talking significant temperature drops in the attic. Your AC catches a break, your upstairs cools down, and your energy bill shows it. Many homeowners notice lower energy bills in summer.

Benefits

What You Get From an Attic Fan

It's a straightforward upgrade that pays for itself.

Lower Bills
When your attic's not cooking, your AC doesn't have to fight so hard. Many homeowners see noticeably lower cooling costs throughout the summer months.
Your Roof Lasts Longer
That extreme heat bakes your shingles from underneath. Cooler attic means less wear on your roofing. This can help extend your roof's lifespan. Worth it.
No More Moisture Problems
Hot, humid attics grow mold and rot wood. A fan keeps air moving so moisture can't build up. Had a house in Glenoaks Canyon with black mold all over the rafters - added a fan and it never came back.
Upstairs Finally Feels Normal
Two-story homes especially benefit. That master bedroom won't feel like a different climate zone anymore. Most people notice the difference the first day.

Attic Fan Facts

Why ventilation matters

150+

Degrees in Attic

Lower

Energy Bills

Cooler

Attic Temps

Quick

Installation

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Which Fan Is Right for Your House?

Depends on your attic size, your roof setup, and what you want to spend. Here's what we work with:

Solar fans - $650-850 installed. Free to run forever. The SoCal sun powers them all summer long.
Electric fans - $450-700 installed. More powerful. Big attic? Need serious airflow? This is the way to go.
Gable-mount - Already have a gable vent? We mount right there. Usually the easiest, cheapest install.
Roof-mount - Sits on the roof itself. Best airflow but needs proper flashing so it won't leak.
Thermostat control - Set it at 100 degrees and forget it. Kicks on automatically, shuts off when it cools down.
Whole-house fans - Different animal entirely. $1,200-2,000. These cool your actual living space by pulling in cool evening air through the windows.

The Insulation Connection

Here's what a lot of people miss: fans and insulation work together. One without the other and you're leaving money on the table.

Good insulation stops your AC air from leaking up into the attic
The fan exhausts heat before it builds up and radiates down into your house
Together? Many homes see significant cooling savings. That's real money.
We'll check both while we're up there - makes sense to look at the whole picture instead of coming back twice

Want to See What'd Work for Your Place?

We'll take a look at your attic, measure it up, and tell you what makes sense for your setup. Free estimates, no pressure. Most installs take half a day.

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