As a preemptive strike against the days of Hades better known as summer I (with some help) decided to install an attic fan. This post is coming a bit late in the season, but even if it doesn’t save you this year, it might be motivation for next summer. It seems that during the summer, Satan vacationed in our ancient attic. Apparently the views are to die for… Get it to die for… Anyway, the attic fan is supposed to reduce costs of cooling up to 30 percent and reduce the temperature in your attic by nearly 50°F. So if we consider a monthly cooling cost of $150 USD during the summer, the savings could be as much of $45, or, buy 2 months get one month free AC. Attic fans also tout the ability to remove excess moisture from the attic, thus better preserving your roof. Not bad for what looks like an over-sized computer fan. Read More