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2. Attic fan - Wikipedia

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   An attic fan installed underneath a roof. A powered attic ventilator, or attic fan, is a ventilation fan that regulates the heat level of a building's attic by exhausting hot air. A thermostat is used to automatically turn the fan off and on, while sometimes a manual switch is used. An attic fan can be gable mounted or roof mounted. Additional ...

3. Whole-house fan - Wikipedia

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   The fan removes hot air from the building and draws in cooler outdoor air through windows and other openings. While sometimes referred to as an "attic fan", it is not to be confused with a powered attic ventilator, which exhausts hot air from the attic to the outside through an opening in the roof or gable at a low velocity. [1]

4. Solar chimney - Wikipedia

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   A solar chimney – often referred to as a thermal chimney – is a way of improving the natural ventilation of buildings by using convection of air heated by passive solar energy. A simple description of a solar chimney is that of a vertical shaft utilizing solar energy to enhance the natural stack ventilation through a building.

5. Solar air conditioning - Wikipedia

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   A solar chimney or photovoltaic-powered fan can be used to exhaust undesired heat and draw in cooler, dehumidified air that has passed by ambient Earth temperature surfaces. Control of humidity and condensation are important design issues.

6. Category:Ventilation fans - Wikipedia

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   Pages in category "Ventilation fans" The following 44 pages are in this category, out of 44 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...

7. Attic - Wikipedia

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   Louvered attic vent in a gable Modern building codes permit both vented and unvented attics in all climates, if a building is otherwise correctly constructed. [ 5 ] However, unoccupied attics should usually be ventilated [ 6 ] to reduce the accumulation of heat and moisture that contribute to mold growth and decay of wood rafters and ceiling ...