Beacon Electrical Services, Inc.
"Willing to accommodate my schedule. Efficient explanatory and professiinal"
5.0 star review from Donna K. in Vienna, VA
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Electric Technologies, Inc.
"Arrived on time. Ran 240V Line across the entire finished basement with very few holes in drywall. They patched drywall. Customer support was very friendly and helpful."
5.0 star review from Dan S. in Leesburg, VA
Premium Home Services, LLC
"Ben was an awesome electrician, went above and beyond to help us with what we needed. I will be recommending this company and be using them again."
5.0 star review from Jonathan P. in Fredericksburg, VA
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Electrical Dynamics, Inc.
"Very pleasant to work with"
5.0 star review from Jo H. in Woodbridge, VA
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Electric Technologies, Inc.
"I was very pleased with this contractor. They were very honest in telling me what needed to be done and, in the process, saved me money and improved the function of the attic fan. "
5.0 star review from Robin T. in Arlington, VA
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E & W Electrical Service
"Rating Rodney Rodriguez as Very Good is an understatement as he is Excellent in all categories. I would highly recommend him to anyone and will most certainly call him if the need arises for any further electrical work. Leon and I were very much impressed by him."
5.0 star review from joan C. in Great Falls, VA
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C P Electric, Inc.
"When they found out that we had misunderstood each other about the date, they got me in right away! The men came on time and installed the new light/ceiling fan quickly and efficiently, asking only what they had told me ahead of time it would cost and not even a penny more. (I though there would be tax, but apparently, it was included in the price they gave me. ;-) Very nice!"
5.0 star review from Jagi W. in Centreville, VA
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Western Loudoun Developers
"A+++++ Highly recommended"
5.0 star review from Kathy E. in Haymarket, VA
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Heritage Electric Service
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A&D INC
How much do attic & whole house fan installers typically cost?
- Ashburn, VA Average$472
- Typical Range$370 - $656
- Low End - High End$220 - $873
Costs for related projects in Ashburn, VA
- Install a Fireplace or Wood Stove$930 - $3,839
- Install a Thermostat$115 - $252
- Repair a Ceiling Fan$116 - $225
- Repair an AC Unit$217 - $547
- Repair an Attic Fan$274 - $481
Attics are a source of intense heat in the summer because they are usually not attached to a home's air conditioning system. However, they can also be a great way to help cool off a hot house, especially if your home does not have air conditioning.
While many people have heard of attic fans and believe installing one will help save on energy costs, most are confusing these with whole house fans. An attic fan or attic ventilator is designed to blow hot air from the attic and replace it with cooler outdoor air to help lower the temperature in the space. The idea is to save energy by reducing the run time of the air conditioner. Many experts, however, argue that attic fans can actually pull the air conditioned air from the home into the attic through ceiling cracks with the result being that the air conditioner runs longer. There are also concerns that attic fans can depressurize a house enough to cause water heaters to backdraft, introducing carbon monoxide into the home.
The reality is that if you're considering hiring an attic fan installation service near you, you are probably really looking for a whole house fan. Whole-house fans are used to cool a house at night when temperatures have dropped. They require vents to be installed in the attic and a fan mounted above a grille in the ceiling of a central hallway. They work by pulling in hot air from the home and blowing it into the attic, allowing the cooler evening air to enter through windows. They are ideal for homes without central air conditioning or for homeowners looking to use their A/C less to save on energy costs (since an attic fan uses less power than typical A/C systems).
Regardless if you are looking for an attic fan or the more popular whole house fan, you'll need to hire a professional to make sure the installation is done correctly and in accordance with local codes since electricity is involved. HomeAdvisor can help connect you with prescreened whole-house and attic fan installation services near you. Enter your zip code to get started.