24" Whole House Fan
List Price:
Our Price: $201.49
You Save: $30.51 (13%)
Availability: Usually ships in 4-5 business days
Category: Tools
See more product details
Product Details
Manufacturer: AIR VENT INC.Model: 54301
Product features:
- Air Vent #54301 24" Whole House Fan
- AIR VENT INC.
Tools and Hardware Reviews of 24" Whole House Fan
Customer Review: A Great Fan That Can Be Installed To Be Very Quiet
Summary: 5 Stars
I've put in three whole house fans over the years. I installed this one a few days ago and am very pleased. I deviated from the instructions in two ways to reduce noise. First, I never follow the advice to put the fan in the middle of the house. I put it as far away from the master bedroom (no children) and around as many corners as possible. In this case, after finding I had an unusually tight-fitting garage door I put it in the ceiling of the garage. My door fits so tightly I can see no light around any edge, so the fan will produce a vacuum in the garage and pull through the door to the house if blocked open. That put it even farther from the MBR and around more corners than anywhere else in the house. Second, I stapled dark gray foam pipe insulation, the kind available in 6' lengths at HD or Lowe's, around the bottom and outside edge of the wooden fan frame. I cut one of the lengths of 1" insulation in half lengthwise and wrapped it over the bottom and up onto the side, maybe an inch, all around the base of the fan's frame. That prevented direct contact between the fan's box frame and any ceiling joist. I installed lumber between the joists under the frame and the fan sits on that (plus the teeny normal contact point on the center joist). I did not bolt the fan down (noise), but just put 1x4 lumber around the edge to keep it from going sideways. The 1x4 touched the foam also, on the sides. Since the fans pulls itself down as it pushes air up, floating the fan within the confines of the 1x4s around the edges holds it place nicely. With a separate 12-hour timer I can go to be with it running and it shuts off after things cool off. The fan is quiet enough that you can talk in a normal voice in the garage while it is running on high speed. By the way, it makes no difference where you install this thing as far as effectiveness goes. A vacuum in the house is a vacuum in the house. It will pull nicely from wherever you open a window or door. Installation took 5 1/2 hours plus about 1 1/2 for the timer because I had to fish an insulated wall and because I bought the wrong kind of electric box for the timer. If you use a timer, buy an electric box for "old work." It is made to install in the sheetrock, not to be nailed to a stud and will go much faster. Be sure to block open any door that can slam before you turn the fan on. Doors will slam shut HARD and maybe break something. I thought this fan might be too small, but it's not. When they tell you it's good for a 1500 sq ft house, it doesn't really mean anything. This house is considerably bigger than that. The size of fan has more to do with how many doors and windows you can open and still get enough air movement. With this one, you can get a very gentle breeze with one door plus one sliding glass door (we have no bugs). I really like my foam invention. This fan is noticeably quieter than my previous fans. You will need a helper to install the shutter. You can't hold it up and install a screw at the same time; at least I can't.
Description of 24" Whole House Fan
24", Direct Drive, Whole House Fan With Automatic Shutter, Pulls Air From A House Size Of 1500 SQFT, 4500 CFM, Shutter Opening Of 24-3/4" x 29", 2 Speed Pull Chain, 10 Year Limited Warranty.Categories
Tools and Hardware
Bestsellers in AIR VENT INC.
Air Vent Inc. 10' Blk Alu Ridge Vent (Pack Of 12) 84403 Ridge Vent SystemsAIR VENT INC.; Tools
Best price: $213.61
Price in other shops:
Air Vent #52610 12" Intern Turbine/ BaseAIR VENT INC.; Tools
Best price: $42.69
Price in other shops:
Air Vent #84426 Black Vent End PlugAIR VENT INC.; Tools
Best price: $1.70
Price in other shops:
Air Vent Inc. Alu Slantback Roof Vent Rval5000 Roof Vents AluminumAIR VENT INC.; Tools
Best price: $12.92
Price in other shops:
GRY PlasSlant Roof VentAIR VENT INC.; Tools
Best price: $12.69
Air Vent #84126 16x4 Aluminum UNDREVE VentAIR VENT INC.; Tools
Best price: $1.00
Price in other shops:
Air Vent #84405 10' BRN Aluminum Ridge VentAIR VENT INC.; Air Vent; Kitchen
Best price: $302.30
Air Vent #85284 Wood Slant Aluminum Roof VentAIR VENT INC.; Tools
Best price: $13.07
Price in other shops:
Air Vent #85160 Grey Aluminum Roof VentAIR VENT INC.; Tools
Best price: $9.87
Price in other shops:
Air Vent #53850 All Season Metal Power VentAIR VENT INC.; Tools
Best price: $130.44
Price in other shops:
Similar Tools and Hardware
Broan 353 1140 CFM Gable Mount Powered Attic VentilatorBroan; Tools
Best price: $63.95
Price in other shops:
Polk Audio RC80i 2-Way In-Ceiling Speakers (Pair, White)Polk Audio; Polk Audio; Polk Audio; Electronics; Speakers
Best price: $135.00
Price in other shops:
Broan 433 Automatic Shutter for Gable Mount Powered Attic VentilatorBroan; Tools
Best price: $41.24
Price in other shops:
Panasonic FV-11VQ5 WhisperCeiling 110 CFM Ceiling Mounted Fan, WhitePanasonic; Panasonic; Panasonic; Tools & Home Improvement; Lighting
Price in other shops:
Woods 59008 Decora Style 60-30-20-10 Minute Preset Wall Switch Timer, White, 60-MinuteWoods; Tools
Best price: $11.97
Price in other shops:
Whole House Fan Shutter Cover Seal - Trim To FitBattic Door Energy Products; Tools
Best price: $25.69
Price in other shops:
Battic Door Whole House Attic Ceiling Fan Shutter Seal Cover, Fits up to 36" X 48" Attic Fan ShuttersBattic Door Energy Conservation Products; Tools
Best price: $36.99
Price in other shops:
Woods 59013 Decora Style 8-4-2-1 Hour Electronic Timer, WhiteColeman Cable; Tools
Best price: $10.46
Price in other shops:
Air Vent #58033 Single Speed ADJ ThermostatAIR VENT INC.; Tools
Best price: $15.47
Price in other shops:
Ventamatic CX1500 Power Gable Ventilator FanVentamatic Ltd; Tools
Best price: $41.62
Price in other shops: