Attic Fan Won T Turn Off

How to test an attic fan motor and thermostat.

Attic fan won t turn off.

Knowing how to troubleshoot common problems that could befall your fan will help you make simple repairs. Francesca first thanks for the kind words and i m glad you enjoy our show. I recently bought a house that has an attic fan on a thermostat that seems to run whenever the outside temperature gets above about 70. If the attic fan won t turn off raise the thermostat setting up.

An attic fan is a great way to keep your home cool during the hot summer months. Attic fan won t stop running. If the fan in the attic does not have a switch you will have to turn off the circuit breaker that controls the fan in the attic. The house was constructed in 1958 and is 2x6 wood frame on 16 centers.

The attic has about 2 3 of blown in cellulose is pitched i don t know the pitch but it s about average for a typical suburban house and has a gable vent on each end l shaped house. If the fan still won t turn off check the power source to make sure it has been wired correctly. For all of you who are struggling with that question how to turn off the attic fan there are two ways to do this. Every attic fan should have a switch in the attic but if you don t see one turn it off at the circuit breaker before you climb up in the attic.

Should i be concerned my attic is that humid or should i completely turn off the humidity setting because it s not really needed. Facebook 0 tweet 0 pin 0 linkedin 0. If yes turn it off. Attic fan won t turn off.

A fan that won t run is often caused by a failed motor or a bad thermostat. Thank you for your time francesca yakima wa.