Date: Fri, 26 May 2006 17:12:20 -0700
From: "A. Pismo Clam" 
Newsgroups: alt.home.repair misc.consumers.house misc.consumers.frugal-living
Subject: Re: Sturdy window fan

Hi Steve,

Have you thought about a "whole house" fan, otherwise known as an attic 
fan? We've got one in our 1,300 sq ft home and it makes quite a 
difference. ;-)

Here is a link to learn more about how they work and how well they work:

http://www.powerhousetv.com/stellent2/groups/public/documents/pub/phtv_se_he_bu_000599.hcsp
> Hi,
>
> I would like to purchase a window fan for one of two windows (24" x 24"
> or 35" w x 21" h) but have been surprised by the poor quality of fans I
> see in stores. Can anyone recommend a model with perhaps three speeds
> and of build that will last more than a few years?
>
> We will use the fan to help cool a small 1100 sq ft house off in the
> summer after the sun has gone down (we are in southern California).
>
> Steve
>
>