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It is usually called a “whole house fan.”

Typically, the fan resides in the ceiling, with some sort of mechanism to seal off the attic from the main part of the house when the fan is off.

I use Tamarak brand. A little expensive, but quiet, subtle and the seal is motorized and seals well.

However, I had to modify it. The problem was caused by a poor seal between the attic and the house. The fan would pressurize the attic and instead of blowing air out the gable-end vents, it would blow dusty attic air into the house – through lighting fixtures, vents and such.

I ran it for 5 minutes before I decided it would not work. I smelled the attic air in the living room and, being sensitive to dust, took measures.

So, I kept the opening in the ceiling, with the seal in place, and removed the fans. I put the fans right at the gable end, so it pulls from the attic, which pulls from the house – then blows it straight outside. I think I lose efficiency this way, but I don’t blow attic dust into the bedroom.

In the recent remodel, added two fans on the side for more power. It works fine. I grew up in Tucson so I don’t feel the need for AC with these fans in place.

I know friends who spend $11K on their AC. Not for me. Not in SD. Maybe inland, it is needed, but we are in a breezy part of Clairemont.

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It is usually called a “whole house fan.”

Typically, the fan resides in the ceiling, with some sort of mechanism to seal off the attic from the main part of the house when the fan is off.

I use Tamarak brand. A little expensive, but quiet, subtle and the seal is motorized and seals well.

However, I had to modify it. The problem was caused by a poor seal between the attic and the house. The fan would pressurize the attic and instead of blowing air out the gable-end vents, it would blow dusty attic air into the house – through lighting fixtures, vents and such.

I ran it for 5 minutes before I decided it would not work. I smelled the attic air in the living room and, being sensitive to dust, took measures.

So, I kept the opening in the ceiling, with the seal in place, and removed the fans. I put the fans right at the gable end, so it pulls from the attic, which pulls from the house – then blows it straight outside. I think I lose efficiency this way, but I don’t blow attic dust into the bedroom.

In the recent remodel, added two fans on the side for more power. It works fine. I grew up in Tucson so I don’t feel the need for AC with these fans in place.

I know friends who spend $11K on their AC. Not for me. Not in SD. Maybe inland, it is needed, but we are in a breezy part of Clairemont.

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It is usually called a “whole house fan.”

Typically, the fan resides in the ceiling, with some sort of mechanism to seal off the attic from the main part of the house when the fan is off.

I use Tamarak brand. A little expensive, but quiet, subtle and the seal is motorized and seals well.

However, I had to modify it. The problem was caused by a poor seal between the attic and the house. The fan would pressurize the attic and instead of blowing air out the gable-end vents, it would blow dusty attic air into the house – through lighting fixtures, vents and such.

I ran it for 5 minutes before I decided it would not work. I smelled the attic air in the living room and, being sensitive to dust, took measures.

So, I kept the opening in the ceiling, with the seal in place, and removed the fans. I put the fans right at the gable end, so it pulls from the attic, which pulls from the house – then blows it straight outside. I think I lose efficiency this way, but I don’t blow attic dust into the bedroom.

In the recent remodel, added two fans on the side for more power. It works fine. I grew up in Tucson so I don’t feel the need for AC with these fans in place.

I know friends who spend $11K on their AC. Not for me. Not in SD. Maybe inland, it is needed, but we are in a breezy part of Clairemont.

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It is usually called a “whole house fan.”

Typically, the fan resides in the ceiling, with some sort of mechanism to seal off the attic from the main part of the house when the fan is off.

I use Tamarak brand. A little expensive, but quiet, subtle and the seal is motorized and seals well.

However, I had to modify it. The problem was caused by a poor seal between the attic and the house. The fan would pressurize the attic and instead of blowing air out the gable-end vents, it would blow dusty attic air into the house – through lighting fixtures, vents and such.

I ran it for 5 minutes before I decided it would not work. I smelled the attic air in the living room and, being sensitive to dust, took measures.

So, I kept the opening in the ceiling, with the seal in place, and removed the fans. I put the fans right at the gable end, so it pulls from the attic, which pulls from the house – then blows it straight outside. I think I lose efficiency this way, but I don’t blow attic dust into the bedroom.

In the recent remodel, added two fans on the side for more power. It works fine. I grew up in Tucson so I don’t feel the need for AC with these fans in place.

I know friends who spend $11K on their AC. Not for me. Not in SD. Maybe inland, it is needed, but we are in a breezy part of Clairemont.

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For construction work, I usually avoid the larger companies with expensive marketing campaigns. I always like to find individual contractors who do their own sales and actually do the work also.

But, for my heater I went against my normal tendencies and used ASI Haskins. It all went very well. I picked the heater, wrote a check and it was done. Just watch out for all the add-ons they try to hit you with.

I’m told that HVAC is often used as a career training ground to put ex convicts back to work. Of course, this could just be part of ASI’s marketing pitch. Still, worth double-checking.

It’s San Diego. I got a low-end, 2-stage York heater. It’s a little loud – this happens because due to modern, high-efficiency heat exchangers. Lots of twists and turns in them. Only had it for 2 years, but it works fine.

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For construction work, I usually avoid the larger companies with expensive marketing campaigns. I always like to find individual contractors who do their own sales and actually do the work also.

But, for my heater I went against my normal tendencies and used ASI Haskins. It all went very well. I picked the heater, wrote a check and it was done. Just watch out for all the add-ons they try to hit you with.

I’m told that HVAC is often used as a career training ground to put ex convicts back to work. Of course, this could just be part of ASI’s marketing pitch. Still, worth double-checking.

It’s San Diego. I got a low-end, 2-stage York heater. It’s a little loud – this happens because due to modern, high-efficiency heat exchangers. Lots of twists and turns in them. Only had it for 2 years, but it works fine.

[sdduuuude]

For construction work, I usually avoid the larger companies with expensive marketing campaigns. I always like to find individual contractors who do their own sales and actually do the work also.

But, for my heater I went against my normal tendencies and used ASI Haskins. It all went very well. I picked the heater, wrote a check and it was done. Just watch out for all the add-ons they try to hit you with.

I’m told that HVAC is often used as a career training ground to put ex convicts back to work. Of course, this could just be part of ASI’s marketing pitch. Still, worth double-checking.

It’s San Diego. I got a low-end, 2-stage York heater. It’s a little loud – this happens because due to modern, high-efficiency heat exchangers. Lots of twists and turns in them. Only had it for 2 years, but it works fine.

[sdduuuude]

For construction work, I usually avoid the larger companies with expensive marketing campaigns. I always like to find individual contractors who do their own sales and actually do the work also.

But, for my heater I went against my normal tendencies and used ASI Haskins. It all went very well. I picked the heater, wrote a check and it was done. Just watch out for all the add-ons they try to hit you with.

I’m told that HVAC is often used as a career training ground to put ex convicts back to work. Of course, this could just be part of ASI’s marketing pitch. Still, worth double-checking.

It’s San Diego. I got a low-end, 2-stage York heater. It’s a little loud – this happens because due to modern, high-efficiency heat exchangers. Lots of twists and turns in them. Only had it for 2 years, but it works fine.

[sdduuuude]

For construction work, I usually avoid the larger companies with expensive marketing campaigns. I always like to find individual contractors who do their own sales and actually do the work also.

But, for my heater I went against my normal tendencies and used ASI Haskins. It all went very well. I picked the heater, wrote a check and it was done. Just watch out for all the add-ons they try to hit you with.

I’m told that HVAC is often used as a career training ground to put ex convicts back to work. Of course, this could just be part of ASI’s marketing pitch. Still, worth double-checking.

It’s San Diego. I got a low-end, 2-stage York heater. It’s a little loud – this happens because due to modern, high-efficiency heat exchangers. Lots of twists and turns in them. Only had it for 2 years, but it works fine.

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I don’t consider that Clairemont. It’ is really Bay Park. This house is awfully close to the freeway and industrial areas for my liking.

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