Battic Door Whole House Attic Ceiling Fan Shutter Seal Cover, Fits up to 36" X 48" Attic Fan Shutters
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Battic Door Whole House Attic Ceiling Fan Shutter Seal Cover, Fits up to 36" X 48" Attic Fan Shutters
Customer Review: Much better than the draft we had before!
Summary: 4 Stars
Our attic fan is located in the hallway, making both of our bedrooms difficult to heat. I did not follow the directions and measured and cut the cover to fit before applying the velcro because the cover was shipped rolled up like a poster and it would not have laid flat on the ceiling. It was very easy to cut and then I applied the self-adhering velcro to the edges, leaving no gaps at the corners and placed it on the wooden molding surrounding the attic fan vents. Be careful not to scratch the white side, it will leave a gray smudge. I do not plan on removing the cover in the summer due to high temperatures and a hot dusty smell in the hallway, so the velcro didn't bother me. I would recommend this to anyone with a drafty attic fan, much better than before and I didn't have to crawl around in the attic!!Customer Review: Pretty disappointing
Summary: 2 Stars
The Battic Fan Shutter Cover arrived with a piece of insulation with a white front, a hook and loop system (velcro) and a roll of white electrical tape to act as a type of molding for the edges. There are detailed installation instructions on line which did not work for me. When the insulation is removed for trimming, part of the velcro is supposed to remain on the shutter and the other part is to be transferred to the insulation. In my case all of the velcro remained on the shutter. I then had to peel it off and stick it onto the insulation. Because of this I do not have high hopes of removing this successfully come next summer when I need the fan again. It may make sense to buy a few roles of magnetic tape if your shutters are not aluminum and bypass the whole hook and loop system. The insulation really does need a molding for the edges but instead of sending a white plastic strip to slide or snap around the edge, the company supplies cheap, white electrical tape. Besides the fact that the tape gives the whole project a very cheesy look, the tape peeled off within a day and I had to replace it with something stronger. Basically, I feel that I spent $40 for a piece of insulation with a white veneer on the front. This is pretty disappointing. I do not recommend this product.Customer Review: Seems to work well
Summary: 4 Stars
The cover seems to work, we'll have to get into deep winter to know for sure. One thing that may be a problem is the velcroe tape used to apply the cover. I'm sure it doesn't actually "seal" the opening. But it sure beats nothing at all and it was fairly simple to install. A bit pricey though.Customer Review: Simple Concept, Easy Installation, Questionable Price
Summary: 4 Stars
Easily put, a very simple product indeed. I purchased this product to help reduce the negative drafts and leaks we've experienced the past few years with our 3'x4' attic fan vent. After an energy audit confirmed just how much air was begin exchanged in the winter we figured we needed to do something. Also not helping the case is the fact that the thermostat is located nearly right below the attic fan in the hallway...most likely influencing the heat timing. However, like many homes our attic fan is in the middle of our attic and is now not easily accessible after installing new insulation.
This product is as simple as simple gets. In the box your receive a 4'x5' piece of thin wrapping insulation, a long strip of velcro, and a roll of white electrical tape.
Installation was actually very easy. Our metal fan vent has a 2 inch frame which is more than enough space to lay down the velcro. Once this is done, then peel the backing off the velcro and carefully attach the silver side of the insulation to the mounted strips. It is important to make sure you have the insulation tight, since once the insulation touches the adhesive on the velcro, you won't be able to adjust it any further. Once the insulation is attached, makes sure to press it hard onto the adhesive tape and then peel back the sheet of insulation. What should have happened is the velcro strip should have separated with once side on the fan metal and the other side on the back of the insulation. Then, trim the insulation to fit the velcro and reattach to the fan vent. While tricky, use the electrical tape to seal the edges and high the edge of the insulation.
The color is a little more grey than white, which is to be expected given how bright ceilings are painted now. So, be prepared for a bit of color difference. This product is so simple that it could be duplicated in some way for less money and likely less favorable appearance. However, finding white insulation like this is hard to do. It will be interesting to see how well this velco is removed as it makes on heck of a bond with its metal surface. Some have suggested using magnetic tape instead. However by time you spend the $ for the magnetic tape, you might as well add another $10 to the price and then risk not having a good air seal.
Summary: I think this is a simple, but valuable product. When the cover is removed, the appearance of just velco strip could be a little unsightly and the whites don't always match up. However, it does appear to stop all inflow into the house from the vent which is what it is designed to do. Will we save the $35 in energy costs for using the product? Doubtful, but at least we'll stop the typical drafts. I'll update the review in the spring after it goes through a season.
Customer Review: Size was a bit off
Summary: 4 Stars
Craftsmanship was great but the size wasn't quite as wide as my vent. This was taken care of once I put the velcro up so it's not a huge issue. This is a great little invention that will prob save way more money than it cost in the long run. I never use my attic fan anyway.