If you are looking for ways to reduce heat in your home by adding insulation, a radiant barrier or fans, hold off – there’s a better way. Homeowners tend to think that by cooling down the attic, the ...

Dear Action Line: After receiving a $300 heating bill, I decided to check around the house for drafts. The biggest one comes through the attic fan louver opening. How can this be eliminated? -- L.P., ...

Q. This week: I know our attic fan wastes energy because I can stand under it in the winter and feel cold. The louvers underneath the fan don't fit all that tightly, and if we don't get up in the ...

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A typical attic fan installation costs $624, but homeowners can expect to spend between $369 and $913. The type of fan and related materials, labor rates, and the attic size are some of the main ...

Whole house fans are a great way to save energy in the summer, but if left unattended during the winter months, they can be a drain on your energy budget. For optimal energy efficiency, both the ...

Question: Our house often gets very hot toward the end of a spring or summer day, and I have heard that an attic fan is an inexpensive way to cool off a house. Our house is a 50-plus-year-old tract ...

Dear Action Line: We just received our first $150 gas bill and are ready now to listen to your suggestions on sealing up the house — such as covering the attic fan and fireplace opening to prevent ...