How To Test Attic Ventilator Thermostat

Note down the wiring before proceeding to remove it.

How to test attic ventilator thermostat.

How to test an attic fan motor. Step 3 test the connection between the thermostat and the power source. How to check attic ventilation. Step 2 test the thermostat.

Before running out to buy an attic fan take some time to check the existing attic its thermostat is installed in a control box and is prewired. To avoid rotting wood clumping insulation and mold your attic needs to be properly ventilated. Once done test that the motor still works by. Moreover if you have asphalt shingles on the roof attic.

Two possible ways of testing and adjusting a power attic ventilator. Attic ventilator may be wired directly to power we advise that some type of shut. This diagram shows how to by pass the thermostat to turn the ventilator on or. Also note down the power rating and the fan capacity in cubic feet per minute.

Locate the thermostat casing and open it using a screwdriver. Turn the attic fan off and unplug the motor from the thermostat. Note down the temperature settings for later reference.