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KitchenWitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-01-07 03:04 AM
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Anyone have a "whole house fan"?
Could a person who is somewhat handy with things install one on their own?
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NMDemDist2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-01-07 07:38 AM
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1. I had em in PHX but didn't install em
so I can't help, but I'll give it a kick for ya :kick:
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Stinky The Clown Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-01-07 09:26 AM
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2. Installation can be done by a handy person
It involves electrical (maybe a new circuit .... depends on the fan and your house ...... and control wiring to at least a switch if not also a thermostat) and carpentry (need to mount the fan and to maybe add louvers where none exists)

None of this is hard ..... but you have some level of skill.
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DrDan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-01-07 10:05 AM
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3. absolutely - I have done it
a little basic carpentery and basic electrical work . . . not difficult at all - as long as your proposed opening is nice and clear - that is, between two studs.
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lumberjack_jeff Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-02-07 06:27 PM
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4. For code purposes, a whole house fan can be as simple as a 24 hr timer on your bathroom fan. n/t
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BlackVelvet04 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-16-07 09:24 PM
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5. Are you talking about an attic exhaust fan?
We have one of those and you have to know how to wire it up if you don't have the electricity handy.
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