While they don’t generate the ultra-low temps of an AC unit, whole-house fans can deliver similar relief against summer heat at a fraction of the cost. These fans are placed inside your home—typically ...

Dear Ellen: Running a whole-house fan will reduce your monthly electric bills during the summer. Even the most powerful models still use only a fraction of the electricity consumed by a typical ...

The home improvement duo at Mason Dixon Acres provides a dual-purpose HVAC guide for installing quiet, efficient bath fans alongside a high-performance whole-house dehumidification system.

Dear Ken: We have A/C, but our second-floor bedrooms are hot. Would a whole house fan help? The installers think we’re crazy. — Will Answer: Not crazy: shrewd. A whole house fan will help cut air ...

Although air conditioning units are generally subdivided into a number of categories, including window, split and whole house/building units, they still work the same, with the compressor, condenser ...

We were in the basement at our daughter’s house last month. This month, we’re in the attic at our house. Before I get to the latest project, I need to answer a question for a number of readers who ...

We are planning on installing a whole house fan on a three story brownstone. As several previous posters have observed, almost all whole house fans are designed to vent into the attic. However, given ...

Dry indoor air isn’t just a winter nuisance — it can affect occupant comfort and health, as well as the home itself. From static shocks and scratchy throats to cracked wood floors and shrinking ...