Anyone have a "whole house fan"?

[KitchenWitch]

Could a person who is somewhat handy with things install one on their own?

[NMDemDist2]

1. I had em in PHX but didn't install em

so I can't help, but I'll give it a kick for ya :kick:

[Stinky The Clown]

2. Installation can be done by a handy person

It involves electrical (maybe a new circuit .... depends on the fan and your house ...... and control wiring to at least a switch if not also a thermostat) and carpentry (need to mount the fan and to maybe add louvers where none exists)

None of this is hard ..... but you have some level of skill.

[DrDan]

3. absolutely - I have done it

a little basic carpentery and basic electrical work . . . not difficult at all - as long as your proposed opening is nice and clear - that is, between two studs.

[lumberjack_jeff]

4. For code purposes, a whole house fan can be as simple as a 24 hr timer on your bathroom fan. n/t

[BlackVelvet04]

5. Are you talking about an attic exhaust fan?

We have one of those and you have to know how to wire it up if you don't have the electricity handy.