Solar attic fans are wonderful for your home in the summer or winter. Because of their self-sufficient status, they need not be turned on or off each day, however the rotation must be adjusted to turn left or right, according to the time of year. These fans do not need to be wired to the home and are easily installed. If a person possesses basic do-it-yourself skills, then installation should be quite simple.

SUMMER OR WINTER USE
Hot or warm air rises. So during the summer all the heat that rises and fills the attic can become trapped, which can cause your air conditioning unit to work harder to keep the home at a comfortable temperature. Solar powered attic fans can keep the area cool and the air circulating. This can reduce cooling costs by up to 30% during the hot summer months when energy charges can inflate due to the perpetual running of your cooling system. During the winter, the fan can be used to push down all of the warm air that is rising to the attic.

Some attics can be damp, which can deter people from storing things in them. With a solar attic fan, the area will stay dry enough to keep heirloom furniture or even important papers. No one wants to pay for a storage unit when they can have one right at home for free.

WHAT IS SOLAR ENERGY?
Solar power is clean energy that comes from the heat of the sun. This means it is self-sustaining and it constantly renews itself. As long as the sun rises, there will be solar energy. Solar panels catch the energy and store a backlog of it for nightly use when the sun goes down. Solar powered appliances require very little maintenance, mostly only cleaning.

WHICH SOLAR POWERED ATTIC FAN SHOULD I CHOOSE?
For as little as $400, the Natural Light Energy Systems SAF20 20 Watt Solar Attic Fan can be purchased for your home. This fan comes with all installation materials and can cover an area of up to 2000 square feet.

The highly rated 25 watt Attic Breeze Zephyr 1550 costs a little over $1000, and comes in natural, grey brown, black, and white, to match almost any rooftop. Its sleek design will not leave your roof looking cluttered. The 20 watt version is about $950, but this brand is well worth the price as Attic Breeze is a leader in solar attic fans and other solar products.