Exhaust vents, which allow hot air to escape the attic, are located at the peak of the roof. Taking advantage of this natural ...

A single 6-in. duct runs from the fan to the vent hood through the roof. Some inline fans have plugs and others are hard-wired. Each bathroom is also wired to operate independent power switches.

UNIVERSALLY COMPATIBLE: The 3 to 4-in. plastic increaser on this roof vent duct fan kit fits a wide range of exhaust fans, so you can easily upgrade or replace your existing ventilation setup.

Marcus asks: I want to put in an attic exhaust fan, but I’m not comfortable with running electricity to it. Do you think the solar powered fans are any good? Danny Lipford: Solar powered exhaust ...

How To Properly Exhaust A Bathroom Fan In An Attic Danny Lipford: Jim asks, “Is it OK to have a bath exhaust fan vent into my attic?” No, it’s never a good idea to have any exhaust fan in ...

That’s quite a bit more expensive than traditional exhaust fans — which can be under $50 — but it’s aligned with other smart vent fans and luxury models, which often climb over $200.