Ventilation and cooling with whole house fans can be very effective and energy efficient if the air is not highly humid. Open windows in rooms in use while operating these exhaust fans, and the breezes created will be cooling and comfortable. Follow these whole house exhaust fan tips for sizing, installation, air balance, maintenance, safety and other important considerations.
Whole house fan manufacturers are listed here. Contact them for literature on whole house fans and to inquire about maintenance, sizing and exhaust fan features. They love to hear from us!
Ventilation, with kitchen exhaust fans and bathroom exhaust fans, is provided by these manufacturers. Visit their websites for great tips and be mindful of CFM ratings and static pressure.
Window boxes are a delightful accent to the exterior of a home. Copper window boxes are very popular and fiberglass ones are maintenance-free. If you purchase the right kind of window box, you do not need to install special flashing around or under the window sill.
OSB or oriented strand board is made with special glues that can take getting wet repeatedly. Check to make sure it is in good shape, dry it out and then use it.
Install exhaust fans in the kitchen or bath by following instructions carefully. Most problems with kitchen exhaust fans or bathroom exhaust fans are derived by taking liberties with proper installation as given by the manufacturer. These tips will provide guidance to proper installation of your ventilation fans and avoidance of fire or other unhappy results.
Humidity and temperature are correlated. Turn down your humidifier output as the outside temperature drops, or expect condensation problems. Too little humidity causes static electricity and a drag on fuel bills, but too much can cause damage.
Getting zapped by the carpet in the winter? Humidity is suffering. Air are leaks the culprit. Plug the leaks to keep dry, cold air from robbing your comfort and fuel budget by depleting humidity in your home.
Looking for a humidifier? Contact these manufacturers for literature and nearest distributor. Look for ease of maintenance when shopping for humidifiers.
If humidity in your home is low, and you are getting zapped, you likely have air leaks. Plug them, or get a humidifier. Avoiding condensation within a tight home is not easy, however. You must adjust the humidity down as the outside temperature falls to avoid indoor "rain" on your windows and elsewhere you may not see. Use this relative humidity chart to keep comfortable as the temperature changes.
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