GB-1250 (20 watts) Ideal for Attics 1600-2000Sq. Ft.-Attic Fan

Every homeowner must go for efficient cooling to have a cool atmosphere in the house so that the family members can enjoy a comfortable living. An attic fan is one such source of added efficiency which can cool your home and make it a comfortable place to stay. If you can fit a GB-1250 20 watt attic fan on your roof, your house will remain protected from damages and your electricity bill will also be within your budget.

Attic fans are of two types - the solar and the electric ones. Solar fans run on solar energy and are cheaper in long term maintenance than the electric fans.

The GB-1250 attic fan runs fully on solar heat by taking the energy directly from the sunlight. This fan creates an air flow through the attic which is not dependent on the movement of wind. GB-1250 can lower the room temperatures by almost 10 degrees Fahrenheit and increases the roof life of the house by keeping the shingles cooler. You can save up to 30% of your air-conditioning cost by fitting this fan. It is capable of cooling down around 1600-2000 square ft. of attic space. In full summer, it can move out around 1250 cubic ft. of air per minute.

As compared to an electric run attic fans, you do not need to have electrical wiring in solar fans and the cost of operation is much cheaper as there is no electricity consumption involved in the process. You will also be protected from moisture related problems and ice damming during winter.

Though companies like Air Vent, Nu Light Solutions, Sola tube International manufactures this fan, but the Sunrise brand is the most trusted brand of the lot. The company which manufacturers this Sunrise brand is Sunrise Solar Inc.

The market price of the product is around US$700. You can get a discount if you give bulk orders for the purchase. You will have to shell out $100 extra for the installation charge.