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Publication Review

Title: Whole House Fans: How to install and use a whole house fan
Author: U. S. Department of Energy, 1999
File: Free Guide, PDF 236 KB, 4 pages
Audience: Written for architects, designer, builders and homeowners with minimal understanding of whole house fans

Review
Description, operation and installation tips for whole house fans. Includes selection and sizing notes.

Issues covered include:

• benefits of whole house fans
• economics of operation
• fan covers
• installation tips
• avoiding backdrafts
• selections and sizing of fans
  

Detail drawings include:

• diagram of whole house fan installation
• diagram of attic box cover
• house air flow diagram

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