Whole-House & Attic Fans
Pulls cool evening air in, pushes attic heat out. In Sacramento it can cut AC use significantly.
Signs it's time
- A house that stays hot after sunset
- AC bills that make you wince
- An attic at 140 degrees
- A delta breeze you'd like to put to work
How the job goes
- Size to square footage, check attic vents
- Install the fan on its own circuit
- Mount the wall control and timer
- Teach you the open-window routine
What moves the price
- Number of fixtures, devices or spots
- Power nearby, or a new circuit
- Ceilings, walls, attic access, patching
- Your fixtures or ours
- Permits: usually for new circuits, usually not for straight swaps
Permits for this work
Straight swaps usually need no permit. New circuits and outdoor, hot tub, pool, heat pump or range wiring usually do. The fee shows on your quote.
Brands we install
Brand names and logos are trademarks of their owners and are shown to identify the equipment we install and service. Chief Electric installs and services QuietCool and AirScape equipment. Chief Electric is an independent contractor and is not affiliated with these manufacturers.
The offer for this service
$100 Off
an Outage-Ready Check before fire season
Code CHIEF-FALL26Cannot be combined with other offers. 1 per household. Residential use only. Show at time of service. Expires November 30, 2026.
Questions we hear
Whole-house fan or attic fan: which do I need?
Whole-house, for most homes here. An attic fan only cools the attic.
Is it loud?
Quiet, on low. Modern ducted fans like QuietCool see to that.
Do you charge for the quote?
No. An electrician looks at the job in person and quotes it, free.