Solar Attic Fans 1010TR
Professional grade Solar Attic Fan uses no electricity
The Solar Attic Fan 1010TR is designed to reduce heat build-up in your attic in the summer and remove harmful moisture in the winter. It's commercial grade, heavy duty construction provides up to 25% more power than other fans, providing better circulation and improved airflow in your attic space. One fan can ventilate up to 1350 square feet and can lower the attic temperature so your air conditioning won't have to run as long and as hard to cool your home. By running year-round, it can keep your attic space drier by removing moisture in the winter, reducing condensation and preventing the growth of harmful mold and mildew.
Cools in the summer
During the peak summer months, your attic’s temperature can rise to 160° or more. This heat build-up can then raise the temperature inside your home and increase the amount of electricity used by air conditioners and other cooling equipment.
Installing a Solar Powered Attic Fan will help remove the heat build-up in your attic and bring your attic’s temperature down closer to the ambient outside temperature.
The reduction in attic temperature will also benefit the homeowner by preserving and extending the life of the roofing and attic construction materials. Additionally, hot air in your attic can then heat the metal exterior of your HVAC ductwork and consequently heat the air passing through it, causing your air conditioner to work even harder.
Prevents mold and mildew in the winter
In the winter, warm moist air rises from the inside of your home and collides with the cold underside of the roof. The Solar Powered Attic Fan provides the air circulation that prevents the moist air from condensing on the surface. Keeping your attic drier and helping to prevent mold and mildew inside your attic and ice damming on your roof.
Intelligently simple attic ventilation
With the addition of the optional Solar Controller with Dual Mode Technology your Solar Powered Attic Fan will now have the ability to run after sunset, or when there is inadequate light available from the sun.
When there is no sunlight available to power the fan and the Solar Controller has the optional house power connection enabled, the Solar Controller will cycle house electricity for 8 minutes every half-hour in order to power the fan. This will allow your attic temperature to continue to drop after sunset and help remove the hot, stagnant air that can buildup on those warm summer evenings.
The Solar Controller also includes temperature and humidity sensors which enable the fan to intelligently run at the most optimal times to reduce attic temperature and moisture. It also helps prolong the life of your fan by shutting off the motor when conditions are stable and attic ventilation is not necessary.
Product Features
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Attic temperatures can exceed 160° F in the summer months heating up air-condition ductiing and radiating heat into your home. This forces your air conditioning to work harder.
It is important to capture as much of the available sunlight as possible. Orient the solar panel by tilting and/or swiveling the panel assembly to the position that will face the sun at it's highest point during the day.
One attic fan will ventilate up to 1350 square feet of attic space depending on the slope of the roof and available sunlight. Add more fans for larger attics.
In the winter, moisture is constantly added to your home by the washing machine, showers, and dishwasher. During the winter, this moisture can migrate to the attic and condense in the cool air promoting the growth of mold and mildew.
By expelling the hot attic air and pulling in cooler air from the soffit vents, your house will stay cooler.
US Sunlight's oversized flashing is made of a heavy gauge steel and has been designed for leak-proof installation. The attractive black powder coating blends in with any roof color.
Available in most locations. Call 866-446-0966 for details or to arrange for a professional installer to come out and install your solar attic fan.
If you choose not to install the fan yourself, professional installation may be available in your area. Please contact U.S. Sunlight at 1-866-446-0966 if you would like more information on installers in your area.
U. S. Sunlight Corp and the retailer do not represent, warrant or endorse the quality or reliability of any service, information about any goods of services, or other materials provided or obtained by you from Contractors referenced by U.S. Sunlight Corp.
What are the cost benefits of installing a solar attic fan?
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.
Does my roof already have ventilation?
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.
Is a solar powered attic fan difficult to install
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.
Are tax credits available for installing a solar powered attic fan?
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.
My current electric fan is noisy and can be heard from inside the home. Is the solar attic fan noisy?
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.
What is the life expectancy of the solar panel?
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!
Are there difference in the solar powered attic fans available in the market?
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.
Is a building permit required to install the Solar Powered Attic Fan?
To our knowledge, no permit is required.
Is additional wiring required?
Additional wiring is only required when installing the included Solar Controller. The fan itself will run independently without additional wiring, but in order to enable post-sunset ventilation, wiring of the Solar Controller is required.
Can the black housing be painted to match the roof shingles?
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.
Can I replace my existing static or turbine vent with the solar powered attic fan?
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.
Will the solar powered attic fan continue to run after dark?
Yes. With the addition of the Solar Controller, The Solar Powered Attic Fan can be simultaneously connected to your house electricity and will run for 8 minutes every half hour after dark to provide additional ventilation after sunset.
Can the solar powered attic fan be used to vent garages?
Yes it can! Many of our customers are using the fan to reduce the temperate in the garage or storage shed.
Will the solar attic fan leak?
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.
