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This brand offers ducted units in two sizes and with either a wireless remote control or a Wi-Fi enabled smart control. The units feature quiet and durable EC motors and have insulated shutters to prevent airflow when the system is off. The T10 & T12 models feature their smart control which allows you to control the desired temperature and humidity levels as well as to set timers and receive system alarms through their smartphone app. The S10 & S12 models use a standard wireless remote control. The brand is backed by a pretty good warranty at a very reasonable price and the fans can be purchased through their Amazon store.
This brand offers five sizes of ducted whole fan systems with airflows from 2,369 to 5,951 CFM and they feature their AirLoc gravity damper that seals off the system when not in use for energy savings. The Cascade Series features basic PSC motors while the Everest Series offers state of the art ECM motors which are more durable and energy efficient. They offer standard two speed wall switches as well as optional Wi-Fi controls so that the units can be controlled with a smartphone. The brand is backed by a very good warranty and can be purchased through their website or Amazon store.
The Sierra models are ducted units that are available in three sizes and feature R-49 insulated dampers for added energy efficiency. The Ventura models are available in four sizes and feature unique precision gravity doors that open by fan suction, and drop back down to seal off the attic when the unit turns off. The Ventura X9 model has a narrow width intake box that will fit between roof rafters that are spaced on 16 inch centers. All of the units feature a variable speed ECM fan motor that is more durable and energy efficient than standard PSC motor technology and an optional wireless remote kit. The units can be purchased directly from the manufacturer's website and they are backed by a pretty good warranty.
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 are relatively inexpensive and can be purchased at various hardware and home improvement stores but they are not ducted and so they are louder when operating.
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 such as a wall switch, remote control, or a smart Wi-Fi enabled wall control with a smart plug that can use voice commands from Alexa or Google. They are backed by a very good guarantee on the motor.
This brand is from Ventamatic, is assembled in the USA and is available through their Amazon store. The fans are direct drive which is quieter than brands with belt drive but they are not ducted and so they are more noisy than other brands. The CX24DDWT model has a 24 inch fan with a 2,985 CFM airflow rating on high speed while the CX30DDWT model has a 30 inch fan with a 4.425 CFM airflow rating. The units are relatively inexpensive compared to a ducted system and they only offer basic wired wall controls but they are backed by a very good warranty.
These fans are from GAF Materials Corp and are available at many home improvement stores such as The Home Depot. 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. The fans are not ducted and so they are noisy when compared to ducted fan systems but they are inexpensive. The warranty on the motors and controls is not very good when compared to other brands.
This brand is from Ventamatic, is assembled in the USA and is available through their website or The Home Depot stores. The offer ducted systems with two speed motors that are controlled by a standard wall switch but they offer an optional Wi-Fi module so that the units can be controlled through smart devices. The units fit between the rafters which makes for easier installation and they are backed by a very good guarantee. They use standard PSC motors which are not as durable or energy efficient as brands that use ECM motors. The CX1401 model has a 14 inch fan with a 1600 CFM capacity while the CX1801 has an 18 inch fan with a 2700 CFM capacity.
This brand is from Centric Air and is made in the USA. They 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 such as a wall switch, remote control, or a smart Wi-Fi enabled wall control with a smart plug that can use voice commands from Alexa or Google. They are backed by a very good guarantee on the motor.
This brand is made in the USA by QC Manufacturing and the units are backed by a very good guarantee. They offer ducted systems and they can be purchased through many home improvement stores as well as from the manufacturer's website and Amazon store. The Roof Mount 4.0 models have the fan 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 Classic Series offers seven sizes of fans that use standard PSC motor technology which is not as durable or quiet as ECM motors. The Energy Saver Series uses the ECM motors and the systems are mounted inside the attic.
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. The units are relatively easy to install but they are much noisier than ducted systems with ECM motors.
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 but no remote or Wi-Fi control of the units. They are much noisier than ducted systems with ECM motors but they are rather inexpensive. They are only sold through a very limited dealer network and their warranty is not very good when compared to other brands.
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