Benefits of Whole House Fans for Energy-Efficient Cooling - Ameriside

Whole house fans offer an energy-efficient solution to keep your home cool and comfortable. These fans draw in cool air from open windows and doors while expelling hot air through attic vents. The result is a refreshing, natural breeze throughout your home. The article will explore the benefits of whole-house fans, including energy savings, increased comfort, and improved indoor air quality.

How Whole House Fans Work

Whole house fans pull cool air from outside through open windows and doors into your living spaces. They then push the warm, stuffy air inside your home into the attic and through attic vents. This process creates a cooling effect, reducing the need for air conditioning and helping you save on energy costs.

Benefits of Whole House Fans

Energy Efficiency and Cost Savings

Whole house fans use significantly less energy than traditional air conditioning systems, lowering utility bills. Using a whole-house fan saves up to 50-90% on cooling costs during the summer months. Additionally, you can reduce your home’s carbon footprint by using less energy for cooling.

Improved Indoor Air Quality

A whole-house fan provides better ventilation and air circulation throughout your home, helping remove indoor pollutants, allergens, and stale air. This improved air quality promotes a healthier living environment for you and your family.

Increased Comfort

The natural breeze created by a whole-house fan adds a level of comfort that air conditioning systems can’t replicate. You’ll enjoy a fresher, more comfortable atmosphere in your home without relying on energy-intensive air conditioning.

Quieter Operation

Modern whole-house fans feature quieter motors and insulated ducts, providing a more peaceful home environment than traditional air conditioning systems.

Types of Whole House Fans

Traditional Whole House Fans

Traditional whole-house fans consist of a large fan mounted in the ceiling between the living space and the attic. These fans can quickly cool your home but may produce more noise than other options.

Ducted Whole House Fans

Ducted whole-house fans use a series of insulated ducts connected to a central fan. This design minimizes noise levels while efficiently cooling your home.

Selecting the Right Whole House Fan

Sizing Your Fan

Choose the correct fan size for your home by calculating the necessary airflow (measured in cubic feet per minute, or CFM). A general rule is to provide 2-3 CFM per square foot of living space. For example, a 2,000-square-foot home would require a fan with a 4,000-6,000 CFM capacity.

Noise Levels

Consider the noise levels of the fan before purchasing. Ducted ones typically have lower noise levels than traditional models. Look for fans with noise ratings below 60 decibels for a quieter experience.

Installation

Whole house fans can be installed by professionals or experienced DIYers. Consult the manufacturer’s instructions and local building codes for proper installation.

Whole House Fan Maintenance and Safety

Regular maintenance is essential for your whole house fan’s longevity and performance. Clean the fan blades, motor, and vents annually, and inspect the belts and pulleys for wear. Ensure the fan is turned off and the circuit breaker is disconnected before performing any maintenance tasks.

Additional Features and Considerations

Timer Controls

Some whole house fans come with timer controls, allowing you to program the fan to operate during specific hours. This feature can help maximize energy

Top Whole House Fan Models

Explore two top whole-house fan models that offer exceptional performance, energy efficiency, and ease of installation: the HV1600 and The Ghost.

HV1600 Whole House Cooler

The HV1600 stands out as a California Title 24 compliant whole house fan, listed on the California Energy Commission appliance efficiency directory. Key features of the HV1600 include:

R38 or R50 insulated self-sealing doors for enhanced energy efficiency
2-speed, 1,000/1,600 CFM radio frequency remote control for convenient operation
Quick and easy installation with options for vertical (inside attic wall) or horizontal (inside attic floor) mounting
Energy savings and reduced carbon footprint
UL Component UL Listings: E115252, E20888, E170149
Comes with an interior grille, a 6-foot power cord, and a radio frequency remote control

Please note that CFM rates are measured in a controlled test environment, and your results may vary due to building construction.

The Ghost Whole House Fan

The Ghost is a magical, quiet cooling system that delivers powerful, energy-efficient air circulation of up to 3,400 CFM for just pennies daily. This whole house fan features automatic hinged insulated doors for added efficiency.

The Ghost provides a unique cooling experience compared to traditional air conditioning units. Open the windows and turn on The Ghost when the outside air is cooler than the indoor air. This fan expels hot, stale air and replaces it with cool, fresh air from outside, refreshing your entire home and enhancing your family’s comfort.

Unlike air conditioning systems continuously recirculating stale air, The Ghost offers a healthier, more cost-effective cooling solution. You could save up to 90% on your energy bill by running The Ghost continuously compared to using air conditioning.

Ask us about obtaining either the HV1600 or The Ghost whole house fan through the Hero program.

Whole house fans are an energy-efficient, cost-effective solution for maintaining a comfortable and healthy living environment. By selecting the right fan for your home, you can enjoy the benefits of improved air quality, reduced energy costs, and increased comfort. Consider top models like the HV1600 and The Ghost for their advanced features and exceptional performance.

Customer Reviews

5 out of 5 stars
Marchesa M.
2/17/2024
					I was doing a remodel in my kitchen and bathroom and needed windows put in before installing tile work. I was promptly contacted by Andrew and set up an appointment within a few days. The installers were professional, detailed in their work and did a beautiful job. My kitchen picture window and bathroom window look amazing! If you want quick, efficiently installed windows at a competitive price I would highly recommend Ameriside!

Irvine resident				
5 out of 5 stars
Christina H.
11/30/2023
					Even though I could not go with Ameriside for my project, they communicated well, were extremely helpful and very competitively priced. If I didn't have a huge rush to get my project done in two weeks time I would have gone with this company but because of my extreme time crunch I went with one company for all the repairs in my home including the window. Thank you for all your help Tobey! I would definitely hire this company in the future. They are knowledgeable and know exactly what they're doing. They explained the proper process for window retrofitting with my specific area. They also have a fantastic warranty on their work and windows.				
5 out of 5 stars
Al G.
10/18/2023
					Hello - just to say I was very happy with the work Ameriside did to resolve an issue with my windows - they sent Alan out - he was VERY professional and did very clean work (I'm pretty fussy as I do a fair amount of DIY myself).  Would highly recommend Ameriside to anyone needing window servce.				
5 out of 5 stars
Gary G.
9/28/2023
					Ameriside was very professional and easy to work with. They replaced our existing original decorative shingles with new siding in only two days. We are very happy with the final product and feel that it has enhanced the look and value of our home.  We would recommend Ameriside for anyone looking for this type of service or product.				
5 out of 5 stars
Pamela F.
9/19/2023
					I have worked solely with Ameriside to replace my home windows and sliding doors. They graciously work with me around my schedule and budget and do a great job following up with me on the details. I'm looking forward to working with them on a family member's home soon!				
5 out of 5 stars
Sharon S.
4/22/2023
					This company was amazing.  As soon as the rains stopped, they were here to do our siding, soffit and facia boards.  They showed up on time and were very respectful of our property.  The sales rep was very informative and showed us many options.  We would highly recommend this company to anyone who is in need of siding work.				
5 out of 5 stars
Sarah H.
4/13/2023
					Thanks for the quick response and recommendations for our project!				
5 out of 5 stars
D S.
4/06/2023
					I can't say enough about Ameriside they are so nice and understanding, Andrew the person I spoke to was always so pleasant and helpful and always responded quickly.  Jose, who installed my door and window was so professional, knows what he's doing and the install was so quick. I highly recommend Ameriside, I know I'll be using them again if I need another install and I will be recommending them to my friends and neighbors and co-workers anyone looking for what they offer :)! Donna Schwarts 4-6-23				
5 out of 5 stars
Cindy M.
3/15/2023
					I had a great experience with Ameriside.  Dave and Arash, came out to give an estimate and due to their great communication, I chose to go with them. Their installers resided my house with Certainteed siding.  The job start to finish was without issue and the end project turned out great!  Nice team to work with and will definitely use them again if the need arises.				
5 out of 5 stars
Gayle S.
2/27/2023
					I highly recommend this company!  Very knowledgeable, responsive, and a pleasure to work with! Everyone was so very courteous from Andrew in the office to Tobey in sales to Mike who came to do final measurements to the very nice installation man ( forgot his name SORRY!!) I would use them again in a heartbeat!  Thank you everyone at Ameriside!				
5 out of 5 stars
Bojan V.
1/06/2023
					My experience with Ameriside is rather positive. We had the siding on our house replaced, picked Ameriside's bid and didn't regret it. The siding was over 35 years old, wooden shingle, and in pretty bad shape. We went with James Hardie staggered edge shingle and Ameriside did the great job end to end.

The entire process from the first contact up until the work completion was rather smooth. All folks involved including the owner, sales rep., project manager, and installers were very courteous, knowledgeable, and responsive.

I am especially happy with the installers Chang and Alex for their efficient work, great communication, and attention to detail.

Overall, the siding looks just like we envisioned.				
5 out of 5 stars
Bob R.
1/06/2023
					My experience with Ameriside is rather positive. We had the siding on our house replaced, picked Ameriside's bid and didn't regret it.

The entire process from the first contact up until the work completion was rather smooth. All folks involved including the owner, sales rep.,

project manager, and installers were very courteous, knowledgeable, and responsive.

What convinced me to pick Ameriside was the details on the work proposal, the quoted price, and the responsiveness and flexibility of the sales rep. Brian.

Transitioning from the plan & paper to actual work always produces some glitches, and Ameriside project was no different. However, I am happy to report the project manager and the installers were committed to work with me and find the best way to eradicate any issues. I am especially happy with the installers Chang and Alex for their efficient work, great communication, and attention to detail.

Overall, the siding looks just like we envisioned.				
5 out of 5 stars
Patricia H.
12/19/2022
					I want to thank Tobey Miller for his excellent description of the windows we were buying and the installation process. Thoroughly professional and timely!  Tobey offered to return to our home to show my husband the windows, which was a long drive for him. Really knows his stuff!				
5 out of 5 stars
Merrie L.
12/03/2022
					They came on time every day and the owner inspected the work to make sure everything was done prior				
5 out of 5 stars
Sandy P.
11/23/2022
					We are tabling the project for the future but so far, the sales/design rep Tobey has been great! On time, courteous, professional, and knowledgeable. Gave us a fair quote for the work. Not pushy at all. Even gave me advice on what to do with an unrelated project and his opinion of feet it should cost. Wish he would be the one who does the work (replacing wood siding with vinyl) but it sounds like he has full confidence in his siding team. Can't speak to the window team, which is what most ppl seem to have issues with				
5 out of 5 stars
Ron A.
11/16/2022
					I never wanted artificial turfgrass even though friends/neighbors of ours had their front yard done and it looks amazing.  My husband convinced me that we should consider it.  We called Ameriside (they did our friends yard) along with several other companies.  Dave from Ameriside came out and walked us through everything.  The other companies either didn't show or came by when we weren't home and then emailed us quotes.  We went with Ameriside and we are so glad that we did.  The guys did an outstanding job and we have gotten so many compliments.  Hands down we recommend Ameriside to friends, family, and anyone who asks.  And me, well I'm glad my husband convinced me.  I now love how our front  yard looks.				
5 out of 5 stars
Raider G.
11/15/2022
					This isn't my 1st go around with window replacement.

They are the best!

Everything you expect and more.

Save yourself time and headaches, call them 1st

I will add that the installation is the most important part of replacing a window. I give them a solid 10 out of 10, and they did an incredible job on this old house!				
5 out of 5 stars
Kristi K.
11/03/2022
					Dave Palmer's Ameriside crew did such a nice job on our siding installation!  Dave is so knowledgeable and we really appreciated that he walked us through all our options.  We decided to go with Cedarboard and we love the way it turned out.  We also had our eaves enclosed with soffit siding and the result looks so clean and beautiful!  The Ameriside crew was great to work.  They had excellent recommendations on a few decisions that needed to be made and left the job site thoroughly picked up when they were done.  Ameriside Lake Forest offers quality work at a very reasonable price.  I highly recommend this company.				
5 out of 5 stars
Laurie G.
10/14/2022
					Ameriside replaced my 32 year old kitchen windows and updated outside framing.  Dave came out and gave the bid, he was very professional and helpful.  He explained the procedure and the benefits of the upgraded windows.



I love them.  You could feel the difference in the amount of heat the new windows don't allow through to the kitchen.  It is a huge difference.  I can't wait until I do the rest of the windows in my home.



They look great.  Everyone that walks in the kitchen notices the new windows immediately.  I would highly recommend Ameriside and their crew.				
5 out of 5 stars
Jamie L.
9/19/2022
					Mobil home : We Needed new windows and doors .. the company did a good job with everything and looks very nice . If there's any adjustments needed and its been a few months they come right out and fix it . All of These guys are great ! 

I appreciate that   

Personally I think they are a bit pricey maybe that's just me . Worth it 

I would recommend this company .				
5 out of 5 stars
William K.
5/12/2022
					We live in a 40unit townhome complex. Ameriside recently completed a full re-siding using one of their vinyl products called Certainteed. What an absolutely fantastic product and great installation. 



Not only does it look amazing, but the added insulation value (it's a foam insulation backed vinyl) has kept our home temperatures more consistent and dropped our utility costs.  Even during the 40 degree nights this past winter, we didn't turn on the heater even once. We also had Ameriside replace all of our windows and could not be happier with the finished product.  Thanks Ameriside!				
5 out of 5 stars
Michael O.
4/08/2022
					Seamless process from start to finish! From Mike the sales associate being professional and responsive to the three brothers who did the installation I have no complaints. I would like the add the three brothers were friendly and efficient, but most importantly treated my property as if it was there own by cleaning up thoroughly at the end of each work day. I would recommend Ameriside and will use them again if a future project arises.				
5 out of 5 stars
Valentino L.
2/05/2022
					We just got our eaves and soffits wrapped, and added new gutters. The quoting and contract process was easy and with no pressure, pricing reasonable and the whole experience stress-free. Tobey was awesome to work with. We are extremely satisfied with the end results.				
5 out of 5 stars
Sue O.
9/23/2021
					We had Ameriside install artificial Turf. We are very happy with the work that was done and highly recommended them. The crew did a great job and they were very good about communicating when the work would be done and how long it would take to complete. They left our front yard spotless and we have had many compliments on the work that was done.				
5 out of 5 stars
Davida G.
9/11/2021
					Tobey, Mike and their crew replaced the siding on our home in record time. We were in a time crunch and they came through. Beautiful work at a reasonable price. I highly recommend them.				
5 out of 5 stars
Kelley L.
7/19/2021
					We had Ameriside install board and batten vinyl siding from CertainTeed and we are so happy with the end results. We went with colonial white for both the siding and trim. We didn't remove our existing siding but they installed a barrier between the existing and the vinyl siding. Everyone that we worked with was great and responsive. We did have to wait about 3 months before they could install the siding but we were not in a rush so it was not a big deal. The installers were awesome and so fast! We removed the stone from the house which ended up being real stone so it was a major undertaking for the installers to remove the three sections. It probably would have taken two days to complete the siding but removing the stone took one day. We would recommend Ameriside if you're looking to have siding installed on your home.				
5 out of 5 stars
Mary R.
6/14/2021
					Very prompt reply to replace our sliding glass door!!  Dave was friendly and helpful!				
5 out of 5 stars
Brian T.
6/02/2021
					We needed our windows replaced on our home and we're very apprehensive with who we should choose and what the best options would be for us.  After receiving several quotes we were still not convinced the options presented were right for us. That's when our neighbor recommend we call Ameriside and spoke very highly of their craftsmanship and product. So we called and we're so happy we did!  After meeting with Dave and reviewing his recommendations we knew we had found our window replacement team!   The entire process from estimation, product recommendation and installation was flawless.

The entire process exceeded our expectations. The installers were highly skilled craftsman and we we are so thankful to Dave and his entire team for  a 5 star experience. We would not hesitate to recommend and in-fact encourage anyone considering window replacement to call Ameriside. Thank you Dave for a job well done and an investement we will enjoy for many years to come.				
5 out of 5 stars
Poupak T.
6/02/2021
					Ameriside recently did our siding for our house. Tobey was very knowledgeable and helpful since I did not know anything about sidings. They were very professional and did an amazing job. I will definitely recommend this company.				
5 out of 5 stars
Kathleen S.
10/03/2020
					This company is great!!! We love the quality of the material and the installers. The gentleman that installed our siding & wrapped our fascia & eaves - has over 30  years of experience. Very impressed. We love our new siding and it looks different than most of the houses in the neighborhood of cookie cutter ranch homes. Our house is very beachy and we are looking forward to many years of no maintenance. Big investment but we are sure we picked the right company. Thanks				
5 out of 5 stars
Emily V.
4/09/2019
					We had a very professional experience with Ameriside from the the first consultation right up to the end of the job. Dave provided excellent knowledge and was very honest in providing advice for an usual window we had in our home. He was there to provide us with a quality product and even upgraded us to a better glass for the same price! We were very pleased with the price point, the quality of work and the installation was quick and clean. We love our new windows and sliders and compared to other windows in the neighborhood, ours stand out as a high end product.				
5 out of 5 stars
Punky L.
11/30/2017
					We have worked with Ameriside twice now, and will be working with them again. We have had the most exceptional service!  We installed new windows in our very first home and were very happy.  One of the windows needed a new pane after 5 years of owning it, and Ameriside replaced it free because they stand by the warranty that comes with the windows.  We now own our second home and replaced the upstairs windows. Again, the work of installing them, the product and the professionalism was outstanding.  We are hoping to replace the downstairs soon.  We have dealt mostly with Dave at Ameriside and he has been great. Both times he has been professional, has recommended ways we can save money and has the work done immediately to our satisfaction. We recommend this company over and over to many of our friends. One of the best home improvement companies, if not THE best, we have ever worked with.  Honestly: can't say enough.				
5 out of 5 stars
Greg H.
4/05/2017
					Just had the first half of my 30 plus windows installed by Ameriside. Awesome windows! Jose and Christian work the whole day straight. They did amazing work and left my home spotless. Oh, and did I mention the windows. I wanted to get some of the windows installed before I left for vacation and they were very accommodating. Now I'm sorry that I'm leaving. At least I have something to look forward to when I get back. The house is already quieter and warmer with just half done. Thanks Ameriside!				