In Central Florida, attic temperatures routinely hit over 150°F, forcing your air conditioner to work overtime and dramatically increasing your monthly bills. When you deal with that kind of intense heat, the only solution is precision-engineered ventilation. Solatube’s Solar Star® Attic Fan is not an off-the-shelf accessory. It is a robust, premium system designed specifically to withstand and defeat our climate’s relentless heat and humidity.
These ventilation fans harness solar energy to ventilate your attic space, effectively reducing temperatures that can soar up to 150°F. By actively removing hot air and drawing in cooler outside air, solar attic fans help maintain a lower, more consistent attic temperature. This temperature regulation helps to protect your home by reducing the strain on your air conditioning system, resulting in significant energy savings and lower utility bills, and extending the lifespan of your roofing materials by decreasing the likelihood of heat-related damage.
In addition to temperature control, solar attic fans play a crucial role in moisture management. During cooler months, warm air from your living spaces can rise and condense on the chilled surfaces in your attic, leading to moisture buildup. This excess moisture can cause structural damage, promote mold and mildew growth, and compromise indoor air quality. Solar attic fans prevent these risks by enhancing air circulation and expelling moist air, thus protecting your home’s structural integrity and creating a healthier living environment.
Another compelling benefit of solar attic fans is their eco-friendly operation. Powered entirely by solar energy, these fans require no electricity from your home, making them a sustainable choice that reduces your carbon footprint. The solar panels capture sunlight and convert it into energy to run the fans, providing consistent performance without any ongoing operational costs. Additionally, solar attic fans are designed to be maintenance-free and operate silently, ensuring a hassle-free and quiet solution to attic ventilation. With professional installation by The Solar Guys, you can enjoy the peace of mind that comes with improved home efficiency, enhanced comfort, and a greener lifestyle.
Exchange hot, stagnant air with cooler, fresh air to lower the temperature in your attic.
Prevent the growth of mold and fungus.
Built-in photovoltaic power takes a bite out of electric bills. Harness the sun's power without ANY need for electricity.
Compatible with all roof types and meets Florida Building Code (FL10884) and High Velocity Hurricane Zones (FL14826).
Uses non-corrosive polymeric & metal materials to minimize vibration. Utilizing a brushless DC motor produces increased efficiency and reliability while reducing to a whisper-quiet operation.
They require no electrical wiring, assembly, or mess, making them easy to install and maintain.
Florida living means more sun, and warmer temperatures. All that heat can wind up trapped in your attic if it’s not vented properly, and can cause issues in your home:
A Solar Star® Attic Fan solves these problems by removing excess heat from your home, giving you a more comfortable interior and lower energy bills.
Solatube’s award-winning Solar Star® solar-powered attic fan is brings you the most technologically-advanced, environmentally-friendly ventilation solution available. And best of all, the Solar Star® fan solution costs nothing to operate but provides multiple returns with just a single investment.
A classic roof mount model for a wide range of attic ventilation needs. For example: low sloped roofs with a smaller area.
This robust roof mount system is designed to accommodate even the most expansive attic spaces. For example: steep sloped roofs with smaller area, steep sloped roofs with larger area or low sloped roofs with larger area.
Transform your existing attic vent into an active solar-powered solution with our interior mount model. For applications where Gable Vents, Dormer Vents, Whirlybirds and Powered Vents already exist.
Activates temperature settings for best results in colder northern climates prone to ice damming. Activates when temperatures reach approximately 85° F (29° C) and deactivates when temperatures drop below 65° F (18° C). Easily installs on all Solar Star® models.
An ideal addition for instances when continuous sun exposure is limited. Compatible with any Solar Star® Roof Mount product. This sleek solution ensures continuous operation throughout the day by resolving issues such as shadowing from trees, rooftop equipment, or other structures.
Kit includes fan, 15' power cable and solar panel.
Recommended air intake venting (eaves & soffits) size requirements:
The Solar Star® Attic Fan features a brushless DC motor that reduces noise and lightweight, polymeric fan blades that minimize vibration. The result is whisper-quiet operation.
The Solar Star® Attic Fan is designed to work in the harshest of climates, from the scorching southwestern regions of Arizona and Texas to the frigid northern areas of Canada and Alaska. Featuring a Venturi design for maximum airflow capacity and durable polymeric fan blades for high performance and reliability, the Solar Star Attic Fan equalizes interior and exterior temperatures to safeguard your home against the extremes of summer and winter.
There are no batteries on Solar Star® Attic Fans that will store energy. Thus, they only run when daylight is available on the solar panel.
Attics are meant to be ventilated year-round, and the Solar Star® Attic Fan is designed to run whenever daylight strikes the solar panel. During the winter, proper ventilation helps prevent condensation from forming within the attic. If moisture does accumulate, it could cause significant heat loss from the home if the attic insulation gets wet. A cool, dry attic is the best solution for keeping heat inside during the winter. If your attic is properly insulated and moisture buildup is not a concern, but cold temperatures are, then the optional Solar Star Thermal Switch may be the solution for you.
While the Solar Star Attic Fan does not have an on/off switch, the optional Solar Star Thermal Switch can be added to turn off the fan when the temperature in the attic is cooler than 65° F (18° C). It will also turn on the fan when the temperature in the attic is warmer than 85° F (29° C), giving you greater control over the operation of your Solar Star Attic Fan.
The Solar Star® Attic Fan runs best when the solar panel is in direct sunlight. Although the unit will continue to operate in the shade (provided the sky is bright), it will run at a reduced speed. On a roof that is heavily shaded for most of the day, a Solar Star Roof Mount 1200 Add-on Panel is recommended. The extra panel can be placed up to 15 ft (4.5 m) away from the main roof unit—if possible, in an area that has all-day sun exposure—to boost performance.
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