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Whole House Fan Ratings

A Repairman Reviews The Brands

With our whole house fan ratings, you can compare units side by side using our Head To Head tool. You can compare the different models from all the brands in ten categories such as warranty, size, control type, & cost. You can also read the individual reviews of each brand below. Our simple rating system gives each brand a color code and a star rating. If the card is green, then, that is one of the top picks from HvacRepairGuy. If the card is yellow, then, that would be a budget pick from HvacRepairgGuy. If the card is red, then, the brand is not recommended by HvacRepairGuy. With our whole house fan reviews you can cut through the sales hype and find value. It truly is like you were taking a repairman shopping with you!

HvacRepairGuy's 2023 Top Pick

AIRSCAPE

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

The SIERRA models are ducted units that are available in three sizes and feature R-49 insulated dampers for added energy efficiency. They feature a variable speed fan and an optional wireless remote kit. The units can be purchased directly from the manufacturer's website but their guarantee is not as good as some of the other brands.

AIR VENT

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

This brand is a part of GIBRALTAR INDUSTRIES and offers belt drive or direct drive units that have two speed motors and are backed by a very good guarantee. The belt drive units have a wall switch for control while the direct drive unit uses a pull chain. The direct drive model is designed so that it can typically be installed without cutting the rafters in the attic which makes it very good for adding a whole house fan to an older home. The fans can be purchased at various hardware and home improvement stores.

CENTRICAIR

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

This brand is made in Germany and can be purchased through their website or Amazon store. They offer four sizes of ducted fan systems with insulated damper boxes that fit between the rafters for quick and easy installation. They offer customizable options for controls and they are backed by a very good guarantee on the motor.

COOL ATTIC

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

This brand is from Ventamatic, is assembled in the USA and is available through their Amazon store. The fans are available with either belt drive or direct drive fans with two speed motors. Their guarantee is not as good as some of the other brands.

MASTER FLOW

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

These fans are from GAF MATERIALS CORP, are available at many home improvement stores such as The Home Depot, and they are backed by a good warranty. The 30BWHFS model is a 30 inch belt drive fan with a two speed motor and a 6000 CFM capacity and the unit is controlled through a wall switch. The WHFS24M is a 24 inch direct drive fan with a two speed motor and a 4500 CFM capacity that is controlled through a basic pull chain.

MAXX AIR

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

This brand is from Ventamatic, is assembled in the USA and is available through The Home Depot stores. The fans are available with either belt drive or direct drive fans and two speed motors. They offer standard models that are controlled through a wall switch as well as Wi-Fi enabled models that can be controlled through a free smartphone app. Their guarantee is not as good as some of the other brands.

QUIET COOL

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

This brand offers roof mounted models where the fan is mounted on the outside of the roof and a duct is ran through the attic to a register grille in a ceiling. This makes them much quieter than traditional whole house fans but they are more expensive to install. They feature a three speed fan with a quiet and efficient ECM motor and they are controlled with a wireless remote. The units are backed by a very good guarantee and can be purchased through many home improvement stores as well as from the manufacturer's website.

TAMARACK

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

This brand features fans that have motorized doors with either R38 or R50 insulation for energy savings. The units can be purchased directly through their website and are only backed by an average guarantee. The HV1000 unit is a single speed fan with a 1000 CFM capacity that is controlled from a wall switch while the HV1600 model has two speeds with a 1527 CFM capacity and is controlled with a handy remote control. The HV3400 model has a 3400 CFM capacity with a two speed motor controlled with a remote.

TRIANGLE FAN

★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

The Comfort Cooler models are belt drive units that have a two speed fan and are available in six sizes. They are basic fans that are controlled from a wall switch and they offer an optional timer control. They are sold through a very limited dealer network and their warranty is not very good when compared to other brands.

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