Plus, getting rid of the heat and humidity of the attic eliminated issues with mold growth and needless wear and tear on the roof.
Living in Lakeland, Florida, means dealing with temperatures in the mid to high nineties and brutal humidity for the majority of the year. My air conditioner seemed to be running non stop, and my monthly electric bills were sky-high. Last summer, when I ventured into the attic to find a photo album, I was overwhelmed by the heat. I realized that the temperature of the attic was negatively impacting the comfort of the rest of the home. A hot and stuffy attic was causing extra work for the air conditioner. I did some research and read that attic temperatures in Lakeland often exceed 160 degrees. When I looked for solutions, I came across attic fans. This type of fan is installed on the ceiling of the attic. It draws hot, humid air out of the attic and expels it outside. It uses the soffit vents in the eaves to contribute to ventilation and help out the air conditioner. Adding the attic fan significantly decreased demands on the air conditioner which has resulted in much lower monthly bills. I’ve been able to set a higher thermostat temperature because of the attic fan. Plus, getting rid of the heat and humidity of the attic eliminated issues with mold growth and needless wear and tear on the roof. I called a licensed HVAC contractor in Lakeland to handle the installation of the attic fan. The process was quick and non-invasive. The attic fan wasn’t all that expensive and is definitely paying for itself. The whole house feels cooler and more comfortable.