Fans are one way to improve attic ventilation. They help homes stay cool in steamy summers, and even prevent ice dams in frigid winters. Here’s how to decide if an attic fan is right for your home.

Most often, in the Midwest, the attic is considered unconditioned space, meaning that we do not intentionally warm or cool the air or humidify it. The temperature in the attic at any time or ...

These fans work by evacuating the hot air from your attic and drawing in cool air from outside. As a result, your attic remains relatively cool, and this can help keep your house cool in the summer.

It draws cooler outside air in through open doors and windows to create a pleasant breeze that pushes hot air out through ...