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Attic Fan Costs Comparison Guide |
Solar powered attic fans do have a great per-unit cost, but combined with the costs of installation, electricity for operation, maintenance and tax credits, solar fans are vastly more economical and affordable than non-solar attic fans. In fact replacing a typical powered fan will pay back in electric savings alone in three years.
In summary, a non-solar powered attic fan may cost more than it saves.
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Solar Powered Attic Fan versus Non-Solar Attic Fan
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Breakdown
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Non-Solar Attic Fan (1500 CFM)
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Attic Breeze
Solar Fan (1875 CFM)
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Solar Royal
Solar Fan (1500 CFM)
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| Fan Cost |
$150 |
$750 |
$400 |
| Electrician |
$175 |
$0 |
$0 |
| Cost of Electricity |
$160 per year
($0.125 per kWh) |
$0
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$0
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Tax Credit
(through 2021) |
$0
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-$225
(30% of installed cost) |
-$60
(30% of installed cost) |
| Expected Life |
4-5 years
(motors burn out) |
Lifetime
(Lifetime Warranty Included) |
Lifetime
(Optional Lifetime Warranty) |
| 1 Year Cost |
$485 |
$525 |
$340 |
| 5 Year Cost |
$1125 |
$525 |
$340 |
| 10 Year Cost |
$1925 |
$525 |
$340 |
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