If you live in a warm area where the temperature drops at night you know this is a good idea as it will save you a bunch of money. But they're noisy, expensive to buy and expensive to install... right? At least that was my excuse for not having one. Well maybe not anymore. There is a new generation of whole house fan out there that look as if they fix those problems.

Noise
They've done away with the big noisy single belt driven fans and instead they use multiple smaller fans that they say are much quieter. Apparently not much more than the average refrigerator.

"In a real world setting, with the AirScape 1.7 on low speed, some effort is required just to hear it. Sound level is rated at two sones — just above a modern refrigerator (three and a half sones on high). So the unit is QUIET."

Installation Cost
Since they don't use 1 big fan the unit is now small enough to be installed between standard joists which makes mounting the unit much simpler. It also comes with a standard electrical plug so that it can be plugged into the nearest outlet. This adds up to being within the skills of the average handyman. So I DIY install saves a lot of money.

Airscape Installation

Installation Video

Fan Prices

• The AirScape 1.0 for spaces up to 1,500 sq ft is $479.00.
• The AirScape 1.7 for spaces up to 2,500 sq ft is $769.

Each one as an optional hand held remote for $69.

I'm not sure these fans are much cheaper but at least buying them direct online means there is no dealer or installer adding on a mark up. I find it hard to believe that the $1,000 + more I was quoted for was all installation.

Why don't I have one still?

Good question and I don't have a good answer. I'd better get my finger out and buy one. Stay tuned for an update when I do.

AirScape Whole House Fans