Ventamatic CX1500 Power Gable Ventilator Fan
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Product Details
Manufacturer: Ventamatic LtdModel: CX1500
Product features:
- Cools attics up to 1,850 square feet
- 3.4-amp, 115-volt, 60-Hz thermally protected motor
- 1,300 CFM rating at 0.03 static pressure when used with model No. CX2121 automatic shutter
- 14-inch fan with 600-square-inch intake
- Adjustable thermostat with built-in safety features
Tools and Hardware Reviews of Ventamatic CX1500 Power Gable Ventilator Fan
Customer Review: Great Fan, Great Support and a Must-do Home Improvement Project
Summary: 5 Stars
First off, I'm a woman, and I was able to do most of this project myself. I live in a "Tri-level" home and the master bedroom faces west and never seems to cool down in the summer. I could have the AC set to 60 and my room would still be a pressure cooker. For the past 10 years I've tried several techniques to cool the upstairs without freezing out the 2 lower levels: Runing a swamp cooler, using box fans to push cool air upstairs, leaving the A/C fan set to "On" position, running ceiling fans all day, etc. Some of my neighors installed "turtles" in their attic, but didn't notice much difference. So I finally decided to install an attic fan and after doing lots of research, settled on this model. I have an 800 square foot attic that is probably around 2500 cubic feet. I mounted the fan on an old piece of chip board and screwed it to the inside of the gable, over my kids bedrooms, so that I wouldn't hear the noise if there were any. My friend ran the power, tapping into the line for the smoke detectors. He installed a switch so that I can override the fan without climbing into the attic and he also installed an attic light at the same time (I store my Christmas stuff up there).
I ended up wiring the thermostat incorrectly so the fan was running continuously. I took a picture of my wiring job and emailed it to Alan at Ventamatic who quickly diagnosed my problem. In a few minutes I had it wired correctly and now the thermostat works perfectly. It makes a quiet hum when it's running, which I don't find annoying at all (and I'm really sensitive to noises).
The day we got the fan running, the attic was 147 degrees (I put my oven thermometer up there and left the display hanging down from the access panel so I could monitor the temp throughout the day). Now the attic doesn't get much above 120 degrees on a 105 degree day. It stayed in the low 100s on a recent cloudy day. Before the fan, the ceiling in my bedroom would be warm to the touch. When I'd turn on the ceiling fan, I'd feel hot air blowing down on me. Now the ceiling is cool and the ceiling fan actually blows cool air! I can really notice the difference.
The entire cost of the job (without the sweat equity) was under $100, including wiring, switches, etc. I should make that up in AC costs the first year.
My experience with Alan in the customer service department was outstanding. I highly recommend this fan and this home improvement project for anyone who has oven-like attic space.
Description of Ventamatic CX1500 Power Gable Ventilator Fan
The Cool Attic standard-duty Attic Exhaust Ventilator offers effective power attic ventilation to reduce heat buildup, equalize temperatures inside and outside the attic, help prevent weather-induced home deterioration, and make living areas more comfortable - all while helping reduce the operating cost of air conditioning. Easy to install with no holes in roof. U.S.A. Fan Diameter (in.): 14, Air Delivery (CFM): 1,300, Volts: 120, Speeds (qty.): 1, Needs to be Hardwired: Yes, Depth (in.): 7, Dimensions L x H (in.): 15 x 15, Amps: 2.6Vents Tools
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