The Washington Post, August 6th, 1998
Q: We're considering buying a house that has a whole-house fan. Does it save energy? Why is it used? A: This fan has been popular for years in homes that rarely get strong enough breezes through open windows to make the house more comfortable. Whole-house fans can be effective in ventilating and cooling homes by pulling in air through windows and then exhausting it outdoors through ceilings and attics. A whole-house fan typically is centrally located so that it can draw in air from all over the house. A nice feature is that these fans work well even when windows are not fully open. Keeping th...
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