August 23, 2012
Before the advent of air conditioning, attic fans or whole-house fans were the primary means used to cool residential housing. Attic temperatures can reach upwards of 150 degrees in the summertime, and an attic fan can help evacuate the hot air and humidity that can build up. When the air in your attic becomes super heated, it can drastically increase the workload on your air conditioner. When your air conditioner is working overtime to maintain a cool temperature in your home, […]
June 3, 2014
On a hot day in Peachtree City, few things are more inviting than a comfortable, air conditioned home. But, while you’re enjoying the cool air in your living area, your attic is a steaming oven. Your attic has a passive ventilation system—but when it’s hot out, the temperature is still intolerable. Adding active ventilation will keep your attic cooler, which can lower your energy bills and extend the life of your home’s roof and your air conditioner. Here are three advantages of an […]
August 21, 2014
When the hot summer sun has been beating down on your Peachtree, GA roof all day, it’s hard to keep your cool. It’s hard for your attic to keep its cool, too, without an attic fan. If your attic fan is broken or needs maintenance, even with your air conditioning running constantly, it can be difficult to keep your house cool. Operating your attic fan when the air outside your home is cooler than the air inside will lower your […]
April 2, 2015
You’ve probably heard the term wind chill in reference to winter weather, but did you know you can use this wind chill factor to your advantage during the summer? Adjusting your ceiling fan direction seasonally will make your home feel warmer or cooler, depending on your preference, while reducing your need for conditioned air. Adjusting Ceiling Fan Direction If you’ve never adjusted your ceiling fan direction, you may be unaware of this common feature. Most fans have a small switch on the […]