Attic Fan Won T Turn Off

How to test an attic fan motor and thermostat.

Attic fan won t turn off.

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. Francesca first thanks for the kind words and i m glad you enjoy our show. If yes turn it off. If the fan still won t turn off check the power source to make sure it has been wired correctly.

The attic fan works by removing the superheated air from your attic so the air in your entire home can circulate and cool down. Attic fan won t turn off. Knowing how to troubleshoot common problems that could befall your fan will help you make simple repairs. 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. For all of you who are struggling with that question how to turn off the attic fan there are two ways to do this. Attic fan won t stop running. You could either go up to the attic and check if the fan has a switch.

After the attic fan has been in use for some time it may develop problems. If the attic fan won t turn off raise the thermostat setting up. Facebook 0 tweet 0 pin 0 linkedin 0. 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.

Thank you for your time francesca yakima wa. Should i be concerned my attic is that humid or should i completely turn off the humidity setting because it s not really needed.