Heat and moisture are hard on roof shingles and roof sheathing.  In the hot summer months, a poorly ventilated attic will dramatically reduce shingle life and may even void the shingle warranty.  In the colder winter months, moisture from everyday activities inside the house can enter the attic.  Without proper ventilation, this moisture promotes mold and mildew, saturates insulation, and can freeze on the underside of the sheathing.

In the summer, heat from the attic can radiate down into your living area making the air conditioner work harder to cool your home. 

A crawl space with poor ventilation can harbor moisture which could lead to mold and mildew buildup. Installing an All Purpose Ventilator in the crawlspace, will increase air circulation, reduce moisture, and inhibit mold and mildew growth.

The Solar Powered Attic Fan is the perfect solution for composition asphalt or wood shake roofs, either as a new installation, or as a replacement for and existing turbine, dormer, or eyebrow vent.  

In addition to crawlspace applications, The All Purpose Ventilator is the ideal solution for Spanish tile, flat tile, or metal roofs. Install it directly behind existing gable or static roof vents, and then adhere the solar panel directly to the roof, or mount it on the wall with the included mounting brackets. You can also purchase the optional Fascia Mounting kit to mount the solar panel directly to the fascia board.

While the All Purpose Ventilator is the perfect attic ventilation solution for homes with Spanish tile, Flat tile or metal roofs, it can also be used in crawlspaces to help remove moisture and reduce mold and mildew.  You can use it in garages, sheds, green houses, or anywhere you need to turbocharge and existing static vent.

How much money you will save is greatly dependent on the price of electricity in your area, the amount of attic space in your home, the efficiency of your attic insulation, the amount of tax credit and rebates available in your area and the amount of ventilation your solar attic vent is able to provide.  In our experience, a typical installation will usually pay for itself within 1-3 summers of use verses  powered Attic Fans that can cost up to $35 per month to operate.

Static vents or ridge vents will help but generally do not provide sufficient air movement to pull heat and moisture from the attic – especially during the winter or when the ambient air is stagnate.  If you have electric fans in the attic, you will benefit from increased air movement in the summer but at a cost of 350 to 400 watts of power per day!  Often, electric attic fans have a thermostat that keeps them inoperable during the winter, just when you need them to expel moisture!  A solar powered attic fan runs whenever there is sunlight – and, at no cost of operation.

The Solar Powered Attic Fan is extremely easy to install.  A homeowner can install one in less than an hour and a professional in less than 30 minutes.  An installation video is available on our website and you can receive additional help by calling 866-446-0966.  Only basic tools are required and there is no electrical wiring to connect.

We would be glad to refer you to an installer in your area if one is available.  If there is not one available we would suggest you call a local handyman or roofing contractor.  Your retailer does not provide the installation and does not make any arrangements with any installers, so it is best to call US Sunlight at 866-446-0966 to find out what options for installation services you might have available in your area.

Absolutely.  The fan qualifies for up to a 30% Federal tax credit.  There may be additional energy rebates or tax credits available through your local utility. You can obtain an IRS form 5695 through the internet or visit our Tax Credit Info page on our website, download the form and learn about other possible rebates that may apply.

The solar powered attic fan is extremely quiet.  The solar cell provides power to a super-quiet DC motor.  There is no harmonic hum that is common with AC motors.

The Solar Powered Attic Fan has the latest state-of-the-art solar panel designed to last for more than 20 years.  While a standard solar panel can last 5 years or less, our solar panel has a 20 year prorated warranty – the longest warranty in the industry!

Yes!  It is possible to find several brands and models with different prices and features.  But our Solar Powered Attic Fan has some of the best technology available at the best price, to assure that you have a fan that will last for years to come.

• Our Solar Powered Attic Fan includes a commercial grade, hail resistant solar panel with a unique tilt-swivel design.  By maximizing the solar panel’s orientation to the sun you can gain up to 25% more power.
• We offer a 20 year limited warranty on the solar panel and a 5 year warranty on the motor.
• Our motor warranty is one of the longest in the industry.  In addition, our top of line motor has been designed with a simple brush replacement feature, assuring many years of worry-free performance.

To our knowledge, no permit is required.

No. There is no additional wiring or a need for an electrician to install the unit.

Yes it can, but you should first prime the housing with an acrylic paint.  Be sure to not apply any paint to the solar panel surface.

Yes, in most cases the solar powered attic fan will directly replace existing vents making the installation even easier. In some cases, you may need to modify the existing opening, the installation documentation will take you through each step.

No.  The solar panel depends on the sun to power the fan motor.  However, once the sun goes down, air temperature drops and the need for ventilation decreases.

Yes it can!  Many of our customers are using the fan to reduce the temperate in the garage or storage shed. 

A brush type motor has a lower startup torque and offers significantly more output power when compared to a brushless motor. 

The Solar Powered Attic Fan is designed to not leak and includes an oversized, steel zinc coated roof flashing integrated into the design.  Please refer to the easy installation instructions included in each unit as well as the online video.

In some cases where the fan is being mounted to harder wood decking or joists it may be advisable to use shorter stainless steel screws to avoid over-torqueing the screws and causing them to break. U.S. Sunlight has these screws available for customers at no charge. Please call 866-466-0966 and we will ship them to you.