Solar Attic Fan

A Cool Attic Is A Cool Home - Beat the Summer Heat!

Cool your attic and protect your home all year long

Our attic fans unite advanced motor technologies with progressive designs, delivering exceptional power and performance. The result is a ventilation system that efficiently vents hot air and moisture from your attic so it stays cool and dry, giving you greater comfort in your home. It not only helps your home stay cooler, but it also prolongs the life of your roof and air conditioner. The best part about our attic fans is they’re powered by the sun, so you save energy and reduce your utility bills. Plus their whisper-quiet operation won’t interfere with your day.  Don’t miss the Big Savings.  Additionally, the solar technology makes this product eligible for up to a 30% Federal Tax Credit!

Summer Cooling

When the heat of summer hits, it needs to be vented from your attic to keep living spaces comfortable, air conditioning units from overworking, and roof structures and materials from deteriorating

Winter Protection

When ice, snow, and cold temperatures outside combine with excess humidity inside, it can do serious damage to your home’s structure.

Solar Powered Attic Fans safeguard your attic from winter damage by:

  • Equalizing attic and exterior temperatures
  • Eliminating damage to insulation and framing materials produced by moisture
  • Avoiding leaks and structural decay from ice damming
  • Mitigating weakened internal structures caused by mold and fungus growth

Solar Powered Attic Fan options for your attic and your budget

Roof Mount 1500: Compact and Powerful

For smaller attics, open ceiling garages and even sheds, you may not need as much power. That’s where the RM 1500 comes in. With a 16-watt solar panel, it creates just the right amount of airflow for efficient venting of heat and moisture.

Roof Mount 2400: Big Power for Big Impact

Beef up your venting power with our biggest attic fan. The RM 2400 features a 35-watt solar panel that generates maximum energy for greater air movement.

Interior Mount 1500: Works with Existing Attic Venting

Designed to mount inside your attic, the IM 1500 converts passive gable, dormer, powered and whirlybird vents into an active, solar-powered venting system. The 16-watt solar panel sits discreetly on your roof.

The right profile for the right roof

Our attractive roof-mounted ventilation fans come in multiple profiles:

  • The High Profile Roof Mount for locations with heavy snow loads.
  • The Pitched Roof Mount for north-facing roofs when you need to improve exposure to the sun.

Low Profile

Sleek design for the majority of roofs

High Profile

For locations with heavy snow loads.

Pitched

For north-facing roofs to improve exposure to the sun.

Tile Roofs

Flashings integrate easily with tile roof structure.

Ideal accessories for your attic fans

RM 1500 Add-on Panel – For boosting performance

When shadows limit sun exposure and minimize the performance of your Solar Powered Attic Fan, supplement its operation with the RM 1500 Add-on Panel to ensure continuous operation throughout the day.

Add the Thermal Switch – Temperature Controlled Attic Fans

Maximize motor performance by adding Temperature Controlled Thermal Switch to any attic fan model. Using a thermal switch, the fan will turn off when it gets cold and turn itself back on when the temperature gets hot in your attic.  The thermal switch activates when temperatures reach approximately 85° F (29° C) and deactivates when temperatures drop below 65° F (18° C). Can be installed on all attic fan models.

Application Guide

Solar Star FAQs

1Is the Solar Star Attic Fan quiet?
The Solar Star® Attic Fan features a brushless DC motor that reduces noise and lightweight, polymeric fan blades that minimize vibration. The result is whisper-quiet operation.
2How does the Solar Star Attic Fan perform in extreme temperatures?
The Solar Star® Attic Fan is designed to work in the harshest of climates, from the scorching southwestern regions of Arizona and Texas to the frigid northern areas of Canada and Alaska. Featuring a Venturi design for maximum airflow capacity and durable polymeric fan blades for high performance and reliability, the Solar Star Attic Fan equalizes interior and exterior temperatures to safeguard your home against the extremes of summer and winter.
3Do Solar Star Attic Fans run at night?
There are no batteries on Solar Star® Attic Fans that will store energy. Thus, they only run when daylight is available on the solar panel.
4Does the Solar Star Attic Fan have an on/off switch or thermostat?
Attics are meant to be ventilated year-round, and the Solar Star® Attic Fan is designed to run whenever daylight strikes the solar panel. During the winter, proper ventilation helps prevent condensation from forming within the attic. If moisture does accumulate, it could cause significant heat loss from the home if the attic insulation gets wet. A cool, dry attic is the best solution for keeping heat inside during the winter. If your attic is properly insulated and moisture buildup is not a concern, but cold temperatures are, then the optional Solar Star Thermal Switch may be the solution for you.
5What if I install a Solar Star Attic Fan on a section of the roof that doesn’t have all-day sun exposure?
The Solar Star® Attic Fan runs best when the solar panel is in direct sunlight. Although the unit will continue to operate in the shade (provided the sky is bright), it will run at a reduced speed. On a roof that is heavily shaded for most of the day, a Solar Star Roof Mount 1200 Add-on Panel is recommended. The extra panel can be placed up to 15 ft (4.5 m) away from the main roof unit—if possible, in an area that has all-day sun exposure—to boost performance.