Attic Fan Shutter Not Opening

Rough opening is 16 in.

Attic fan shutter not opening. When the fan shuts off either manually. Electrical issue your attic fan may not be turning on because of an electrical problem like a tripped circuit breaker a blown fuse or a bad connection. If the motor is working but the fan blades are not moving the problem may be the belt. If your building enclosure is in good shape a power attic ventilator is unnecessary.

When the whole house fan turns on the louvers on the shutter automatically open. These gravity operated exhaust shutters can be used with direct or belt driven exhaust fans and can help prevent air backflow when the fan is off. Made of plastic to prevent rust. Dimension 19 5 x 18 x 2 in.

It ll be more expensive and you ll need to think about a ventilation plan for the houseas well as treating the attic air to prevent moisture from collecting in the foam. How to test an attic fan motor and thermostat. If the attic fan isn t turning on it could be an electrical issue a problem with the thermostat or the motor of the fan that s not working. Add more attic ventilation.

How to troubleshoot attic fans with shutters that won t open the fan. Chc installs whole house fan systems. Iliving 3368 cfm silver electric powered gable mount shutter fan vent model ilg8sf20v 184 39. Louvers open outside when gable fan is running.

The attic does not have enough opening ventilation to exit the attic. To be used with model s 53315 53316 53319 53320. Make sure the shutters. Rough opening width in 0 in 1 0 3 10 5 in 2 10 5 1 12 in 1 12 5 2 12 11 13 in 4 14 in 5 14 5 in.

Each exhaust shutter features durable galvanized steel aluminum or fiberglass frame construction with moisture and corrosion resistant stainless steel fasteners. If there is any damage to the belt replace it with a new one. Check the fan and make sure it is functioning properly. Remove the outer casing of the attic fan and check to see if the belt is sagging cracked worn or broken.

The air pressure in the attic increases and the shutter rattles. If the shutter does not quiet down then you have a cheap shutter. The remington solar ventilation attic fan is completely the remington solar ventilation attic fan is completely powered by. You should have as much attic ventilation that equals the size of the shutter hole in the ceiling.

Another option is to spray foam on the roofline. Item weight 2 7 lbs. Shutters are spring loaded to automatically close when the fan turns off. Check the breaker to the fan and make sure it is.