Attic Fan Costs Comparison Guide |
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Solar Royal fans may cost a little more than typicaly powered units, however, their overall life cycle cost is much less than other fans. In fact, replacing a typical powered fan will pay back in electric savings after only several years.
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Click the blue headings below to compare Solar Royal vs. several other options.
- Solar Royal vs. Standard Plug in Powered Fans - (Professionally Installed)
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Typical Powered Attic Fan | 
Solar Royal
Solar Fan |
| Installed Cost | $375 | $625 |
| Electrician | $200 | $0
(Not required) |
| Cost of Electricity | $160 per year
($0.125 per kWh) | $0
(Generates its own power) |
Tax Credit
(through 2016) | $0
(does not qualify) | -$187.50
(30% of installed cost) |
| Expected Life | 4-5 years
(motors burn out) | As long as you own it.
(Lifetime Warranty) |
| First year cost | $685 | $437.50 |
| Cost after 5 years | $1,675 | $437.50 |
| Cost after 10 years | $2,825 | $437.50 |
| (Note: A standard powered attic fan may cost more than it saves!) | |
- Solar Royal vs. Standard Plug in Powered Fans - (Self Installed)
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Typical Powered Attic Fan (1500 CFM) |
Solar Royal
Solar Fan (1700 CFM) |
| Initial Cost | $125 | $379 |
| Electrical Supplies | $50 | $0 |
| Cost of Electricity | $160 per year
($0.125 per kWh) | $0
(Generates its own power) |
Tax Credit
(through 2016) | $0
(does not qualify) | -$113.70
(30% of installed cost) |
| Expected Life | 4-5 years
(motors burn out) | As long as you own it.
(Lifetime Warranty) |
| First year cost | $335 | $265.30 |
| Cost after 2 years | $495 | $265.30 |
| Cost after 10 years | $2,025 | $265.30 |
| (Note: A standard powered attic fan may cost more than it saves!) | |
- Solar Royal vs. other Solar Fans - (Self Installed)
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Typical Powered Attic Fan (1500 CFM) |
Solar Royal
Solar Fan (1700 CFM) |
| Initial Cost | $125 | $379 |
| Electrical Supplies | $50 | $0 |
| Cost of Electricity | $160 per year
($0.125 per kWh) | $0
(Generates its own power) |
Tax Credit
(through 2016) | $0
(does not qualify) | -$113.70
(30% of installed cost) |
| Expected Life | 4-5 years
(motors burn out) | As long as you own it.
(Lifetime Warranty) |
| First year cost | $335 | $265.30 |
| Cost after 2 years | $495 | $265.30 |
| Cost after 10 years | $2,025 | $265.30 |
| (Note: A standard powered attic fan may cost more than it saves!) | |
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