Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Whole House Fan Installation
Whole House Fan Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Whole House Fan Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Whole House Fan Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Whole House Fan Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Whole House Fan Installation labor cost? What are the important Whole House Fan Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Whole House Fan Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Whole House Fan Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Whole House Fan Installation expect to pay between $151.76 to $231.64 for each whole house fan. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Whole House Fan Installation work? | Design approval and/or permits from your local building authority are typically required for Whole House Fan Installation. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Whole House Fan Installation work begins. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Whole House Fan Installation work? | The safety and health risks associated with Whole House Fan Installation can be significant. It is strongly recommended that you hire a qualified, licensed and insured service professional to perform this work. |
| Is Whole House Fan Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Whole House Fan Installation project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Whole House Fan Installation requires considerable experience, skill and attention to detail. Do it yourself mistakes are noticeable, may be difficulty to remedy and may actually reduce the market value of the project and your home. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Whole House Fan Installation work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Whole House Fan Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Whole House Fan Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Whole House Fan Installation work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- The layout, location, style and finish appearance of ALL materials used in Whole House Fan Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- All materials, connectors and fasteners used for the Whole House Fan Installation will be mechanically and electrochemically (non-corroding) compatible with the Whole House Fan Installation
- A detailed whole house fan layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- The whole house fans will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- All work must meet or exceed local code requirements
- The installed whole house fans will operate at no less than 95% of manufacturers rated capacity
- The whole house fans will be securely anchored to structural framing
- The whole house fans will operate without noise, excessive heat generation or degradation of other circuit components
Whole House Fan Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Whole House Fan Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the whole house fans work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Verify that planned Whole House Fan Installation will comply with home owner association requirements
- Determine if permit is required for Whole House Fan Installation by local building authority, before any work begins
- Complete written contract, including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; ensure that contract is signed before work begins
- Confirm date (and time) for project start with subcontractor - one week and two days prior to project start
- Select, specify and order whole house fans; verify that type, grade, finish, size, color, any options, and quantity are clearly identified in the order; make sure that delivery date, terms and damage provisions are included in the order
- Manage delivery of whole house fans; verify that delivered model #, grade, finish, size, options, and quantity match the order precisely; thoroughly inspect all items for damage and proper operation; make or authorize final payment only after complete order is delivered
- Obtain a permit for Whole House Fan Installation from local building authority; post permit on the jobsite as required
- Connect whole house fans to electrical power using grounded receptacle or hardwired connection in closed junction box, as per manufacturer's instructions
- Collect and neatly organize in a single binder all product installation and maintenance documentation, receipts, and any rebate information
- Schedule and supervise Whole House Fan Installation permit inspection
- Correct any permit issues; schedule and confirm final permit inspection signoff
