It’s shaping up to be a hot summer in North Carolina, and many households will be cranking up the AC. While that will keep them cool, it won’t necessarily be good for their wallets—unless their attics are properly prepared. As the electrical contractors at M.R. Stoner Electric will explain below, an attic fan will make your HVAC system a lot more effective.

Here’s how an attic fan installed by your local electricians could save you money while enjoying a high home comfort level:

Facilitate Ventilation

In addition to being well-insulated, your attic should always have proper ventilation, with your vents free and clear of insulation. Additionally, your attic should be properly sealed off from the rest of your house. Ensuring proper ventilation will allow your attic fan to do its job of replacing hot interior air with cooler outdoor air.

Reduce Moisture & Heat

Attics get notoriously hot and tend to accumulate a lot of moisture. As a result, they frequently harbor mold and mildew, and can even contribute to premature roofing decay. But an attic fan installed by your local electrical contractors will help with these problems by moving both heat and moisture out of your attic. This reduces the amount of work your air conditioner has to do to maintain cool temperatures and reduces your energy costs. You can save even more electricity by programming your attic fan to only operate when temperatures reach a certain threshold.

If you’ve been thinking about installing an attic fan, M.R. Stoner Electric will be glad to provide you with an estimate. For questions, give the electrical contractors a call at (919) 774-8877. To learn more about their services, including generator installation and electrical panel upgrades, visit their website.