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CX30BD2SPD Belt Drive 2-Speed Whole House Attic Fan with Shutter, 30 Inch

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30 Inch Belt Drive Whole House Fan
Mounting Type
Wall Mount
Controller Type
Button Control
Material
White powder-coat finish
Number of Speeds
2

About this item

  • WHOLE HOUSE FAN: The cool attic 30 in. belt drive 2-speed whole house fan is designed for houses with 2,000 to 3,000 sq. ft. attics. It offers an efficient way to reduce cooling costs, while keeping your whole house more comfortable. It features a powder coated finish for weather resistance
  • ATTIC FAN: It works by pulling fresh air in from the outside and expelling the warm air up into the attic and pushing it out through your attic exhaust vents. Save on energy costs, remove stale, unhealthy air, and improve your home's atmosphere. What's not to love?
  • MADE IN AMERICA: No cut corners, no cheap parts, no worry installation. Made in the heartland of Texas, we've been assembling fans since 1948 with legendary customer service. Don't save a dollar and gain a headache, go with quality you can trust.
  • QUIET ENGINEERING: Re-engineered bracing system creates a more stable motor mount, is stronger than tube-style bracing, and virtually eliminates vibration. No more helicopter in your hallway, these units are quieter with less vibration than the units of yesteryear. Easy to install with an immediate return on investment.
  • POWERFUL WHOLE HOUSE FAN : The most important part of the whole fan system is the motor, and we don't dissapoint. Our powerful motors will cycle the air in your home in no time, leaving you refreshed and cool.
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3.5 3.5
Easy to install
3.3 3.3

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White powder-coat finish
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Easy Installation
  • Determine location
  • Prepare shutter opening
  • Cut the shutter opening
  • Frame and face
  • Install the fan
  • Install the shutter
  • Wire the fan

Cool Attic Belt Drive 2-Speed Whole House Fan with Shutter, 30-Inch, White

The cool attic 30 in. belt drive 2-speed whole house fan is designed for houses with 2,000 to 3,000 sq. ft. attics. It offers an efficient way to reduce cooling costs, while keeping your whole house more comfortable. It works by pulling fresh air in from the outside and expelling the warm air up into the attic and pushing it out through your attic exhaust vents. This unit requires a minimum of 10-12 sq. ft. of net free exhaust vent area to perform quietly and efficiently. Dual, self-aligning ball bearing mechanisms, and precision-balanced 4-blade aluminum fan assembly, contribute to quiet, reliable performance and longevity.

Ventamatic, Ltd.

Ventamatic, Ltd. has provided the ventilation industry with an air for excellence for over 70 years. One of the pioneers in the ventilation industry since 1948, Ventamatic, Ltd. manufactures high quality air delivery and air movement products for the residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural markets. Based in Mineral Wells, Texas, the company is an industry leader with a reputation for quality, value, and customer satisfaction.

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Product Description

The Cool Attic 30 in. belt drive 2-speed whole house fan is designed for 2,000 to 3,000 sq. ft. homes. It offers an efficient way to reduce cooling costs, while keeping your whole house more comfortable and full of clean, fresh air. It works by pulling fresh air in from the outside and expelling the warm air up into the attic and pushing it out through your attic exhaust vents. This unit requires a minimum of 10-12 sq. ft. of net free exhaust vent area to perform quietly and efficiently. Dual, self-aligning ball bearing mechanisms, and a precision-balanced 4-blade aluminum fan assembly contributes to quiet, reliable performance and longevity.

From the Manufacturer

This Cool Attic 30-inch belt drive 2-speed whole house fan with shutters will help cool down your home in those hot months. It has a precision-balanced aluminum fan blade assembly with 4 blades, unlike 3 in most competing brands for greater air movement. It has a joist-in/joist out installation and steel venturi for enhanced durability. The shutter is a white powder-coated finish automatic shutter with 95% plus air closure. A wall switch is included with high/low/off settings. It is UL and C-UL listed and comes with a 10 year warranty. This model is designed for 2,000 to 3,000 square feet on one story and has a CFM high/low of 7,800/5,400. This unit needs 10 to 12 square feet of net free exhaust area. Rough Opening: 29-1/2-Inch x 32-1/4-Inch, Outside Shutter Dimensions: 31-1/2-Inch x 34-Inch.

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370 watts

Customer reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars
4.1 out of 5
903 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance, instructions and value of the electric fan. They mention that it works well, the instructions are thorough and easy to follow, and the fan is good value for the money. Customers also appreciate the air flow. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, noise, and damage.

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224 customers mention194 positive30 negative

Customers like the performance of the fan. For example, they say it's a great working fan, more effective than a box fan, and very satisfied with the result. The fan is built simply and well, and the switches and motor worked properly. Some mention that the fan doesn't make too much noise and doesn''t vibrate much. Overall, most are happy with the performance and recommend it to others.

"...durability(based on how things look just after installation), and good, close fitting parts...." Read more

"...cheaper than AC when it's cool enough at night, and it's more effective than a box fan in the window...." Read more

"...I tried it a couple of times and I was very satisfied with the result...." Read more

"...UPDATE: I finally got the fan running and it works beautifully. The fan is very quiet and moves air like nobody's business...." Read more

148 customers mention105 positive43 negative

Customers find the installation instructions for the electric fan thorough, easy to understand, and straightforward. They mention that the fan went in easily, even with some modifications. The installation process is not difficult and the unit comes fully assembled.

"...Instructions are ok, but you need to measure everything and make sure it all makes sense, as the instructions are written for someone who is a do-it-..." Read more

"...The rest of the install went fine. It's really not that hard except for the heat. I was sweating so much I was afraid I might short-out the motor...." Read more

"...understands that that the product is put together but not finally assembled...." Read more

"...Install went fine. Worked great and pretty quiet for the first two days... and then my wife and I heard a strange noise, followed by a flash...." Read more

73 customers mention57 positive16 negative

Customers like the value of the fan. They say it is good value for the money, the savings have been immediate, and the installation was well worth the work.

"...I like this much more than my swamp cooler in Utah, it's cheaper than AC when it's cool enough at night, and it's more effective than a box fan in..." Read more

"...The fan seems to be a good value and I think it'll help to cool the house economically for a long time...." Read more

"...This product is reasonably priced and was not a difficult retrofit for the original fan." Read more

"...The unit is not a cheap item and it should not be falling apart after such a short time and with such little use...." Read more

66 customers mention54 positive12 negative

Customers like the air flow of the fan. They say it installs easy, moves lots of air, and does it quickly. Some mention that the fan is not too loud and the pull from the fan throughout their house is noticeable.

"...it on, it does exactly what I had hoped it would, and the pull from the fan is noticeable throughout our 1800 sq. ft. house...." Read more

"...The fan moves a lot of air, so make sure you have 6-8 sq ft of venting area in your roof/attic...." Read more

"...The fan is very quiet and moves air like nobody's business.I think it is quieter than my floor fan, even at high speed. I love the fan...." Read more

"...Finally, the fan moves lots of air and does exactly what it’s designed to do...." Read more

193 customers mention113 positive80 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the fan. Some mention it's really well made fan, with superior construction and performance. However, others say that it'd be better off looking for a different fan.

"...It is well manufactured, with apparent strength in all the right places, durability(based on how things look just after installation), and good,..." Read more

"...You'll fry the motor...." Read more

"...undamaged (although it was not to remain that way...) The fan box itself seemed sturdy. Fan blades were free of damage...." Read more

"...The fan seems to be built very well and the company is easy to get a hold of for information and questions...." Read more

169 customers mention78 positive91 negative

Customers are mixed about the noise of the fan. Some mention it's relatively quiet on low, while others say it'll make a rattling sound. Some customers also say the fan wouldn't quiet down no matter how they adjusted it.

"...This thing runs pretty quiet, as fans go. Keep in mind it is a fan, and will sound like a fan moving a lot of air...." Read more

"...that a bolt on top of the fan had fallen and that there was a constant loud noise when the fan was running..." Read more

"...The fan is very quiet and moves air like nobody's business.I think it is quieter than my floor fan, even at high speed. I love the fan...." Read more

"...This fan is a bit louder than I expected from a newer model, but air flow is excellent...." Read more

41 customers mention13 positive28 negative

Customers are mixed about the damage of the fan. Some mention that it arrived without any damage, with fan blades free of damage. Others say that it had some minor damage, including scratches and broken shutters.

"...The packaging seemed to be adequate yet it still had some minor damage but it was easy to fix...." Read more

"...when removing the blades because there is very minimal space and blades are sharp.I will follow up after install." Read more

"...3. In my case, the shutters were not bent or broken in shipment; they were completely fine. However, this may have been good fortune...." Read more

"...I mentioned the loose pulleys, the sharp edges on the metal. However, the customer service is what really angers me...." Read more

47 customers mention4 positive43 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the fan. They mention that the wire box is broken, the brace is bent, and the motor support frame was bent. The blade was bent during shipping, and one of the fans box came dented. The mounting bracket was bent, the shutters were damaged in shipping, the starter capacitor was dented, and that the louvers arrived scratched.

"...My starter capacitor was dented, but it still worked ok. I had to move one of the metal brackets a little because the screw had stripped the wood...." Read more

"...This resulted in warping the fan axle and burning out the fan motor bearings...." Read more

"...The box was externally damaged and taped but this damage did not translate to the fan. All bolts/screws save the motor mount were tight...." Read more

"...condition with several of the blades, the venturi base, and motor mount supports bent so that the blades could not be turned...." Read more

Excellent fan
5 Stars
Excellent fan
I remember helping my dad install a whole house fan like this when I was a kid in Michigan. We had a small tri-level house and I remember the fan doing a great job in ventilating the entire house. So when I started thinking of ways to lower my AC bill, a whole house fan came immediately to mind. I looked around several places locally. Both Lowe's and HD had similar models but their CFMs were lower. And for whatever reason, the boxes looked like everyone passing by gave at least one good kick. Factoring in the military discount from my wife, the local options came out a little cheaper even after tax, but I decided to go with the higher CFM so I could draw cool air from my basement.Shipping was fast, when it was actually shipped. After ordering, Amazon took about 5 days to "process" the order, during which time the price dropped $20. I tried to cancel and reorder, but by the time I got to it, Amazon already shipped it. And it came next day air Fed Ex. Wow, I can't imagine what that shipping must have cost Amazon...First impression was generally good. The louver screen wasn't set up right; the louvers on one side were not attached to the plastic hinge/screw so I had to back those out and in again so they would open and close cleanly. But that was no big thing and the screen itself came undamaged (although it was not to remain that way...) The fan box itself seemed sturdy. Fan blades were free of damage. So far so good...Install went fine. There really was only one place I could put the fan, right over the landing at the top of the stairs to the second floor. Other areas were either vaulted or had HVAC and other vents running and unsuitable. I did have to move a light and a smoke detector but those can literally go anywhere so I wasn't worried. One bonus: apparently the builder rough-framed an opening for a pull-down attic stairs at that spot. It was about 30" wide so that part was already framed out for me. I sectioned the opening to 32" on the other side and it was ready.I laid down some foam edging strips from my kids' foam play mats. I guess it couldn't hurt. I can't compare to an install without one to compare the noise and vibration level but I am satisfied with what I have.The rest of the install went fine. It's really not that hard except for the heat. I was sweating so much I was afraid I might short-out the motor. I found a headband and aside from looking like a 80's aerobics newbie, it did the trick. Pre-drilling will help a lot. I'd pre-drill holes on all sides and partially drive in screws as well. Do whatever you can to cut the time you spend in the attic.Electrical connections are really simple. Just connect the ground first in the junction box. I connected all other wires first, and trying to screw in that little screw added 10 more minutes and about 5 lbs in lost water weight... And if you're losing as much water like I did, drink, drink and drink some more, while you're in the attic and after you're done. I didn't, and I was double-teamed by a 24 hour flu and dehydration 3 days after the install. I noticed I wasn't sweating very much, if at all, the next two days but since I was in an air-conditioned space the entire time, I didn't think much of it. Then I spent almost all of Sunday put in the sun and once I got home, I started running 103 degree fever with head and body aches. I don't remember ever feeling this bad and that includes when I was sick with appendicitis.I didn't have any problem with the quality of switches. I did purchase a timer switch and will replace the included one with it. It has 15, 30, and 60 minute options as well as just on/off. Again, wiring was very straight-forward since I ran a new line.Usually when I install something on my own like this, I get a little nervous the first time I throw the switch. I'm not a trained contractor or electrician or anything, so I tend to check and double check everything incessantly. But this install was so simple that I wasn't concerned at all. I knew that it was completely within my skill level and with all the checks and reviews, I was completely confident, confident enough to call my wife over before I threw the switch. And it worked! My wife was suitably impressed.Installing the louvers was needlessly frustrating. I don't know why they don't use phillips screwheads but my screwdriver was slipping all over the place. In retrospect, I should have pre-drilled there too. My wife was holding up one end of the louver with a broomstick and with all the fumbling, her arm got tired and the stick slipped, putting a small dent in the center piece of the louvers. This was the only flaw in an otherwise perfect install.Right now, the weather around here isn't really suited for the fan, except very early in the morning. I tried it a couple of times and I was very satisfied with the result. In about 15 minutes, it dropped the interior temperature from around 84-85F to 81-82 with the exterior temp being around 76-78. I couldn't keep it running for much longer since I had to get the kids ready and the outside temp was steadily rising anyway. I think we'll really start getting dividends in September and on as evening and morning temperatures drop much lower.All in all, very satisfied with the product.But drink, seriously. Drink water.
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