March 15, 2005 – America’s Best Home Products, L.C. in Gilbert, Arizona has announced the development and market release of the GF-14 Garage Fan and Attic Cooler, a garage ventilator system.
In hot climates the radiant heat trapped in a garage raises the temperature at least 20 degrees or higher than the outside ambient air temperature. Also, the attic above is as much as 40 to 60 degrees higher than the outside temperature. The attic acts as a super-large radiant heater forcing the air conditioner to work harder. Anything you can do to move this super-heated air out of the attic will lower the air conditioner load, and reduce energy consumption.
Also according to Ray Baxter, president and licensed building inspector, garages are used to store all sorts of noxious substances – paints, gasoline, volatile cleaners etc. And carbon monoxide from vehicles is trapped inside as well. The fumes from these types of residual substances should not be allowed to move into the house. All too often the pressure in the house is lower than the pressure in the garage and the fumes are drawn into the house through cracks and holes or through the door, essentially seeping into the house. The GF-14 refreshes the garage with clean outside air while lowering temperatures in the garage and attic.
The GF-14 Garage Fan and Attic Cooler is designed to mount in the ceiling of the garage, venting to the attic. Properly-sized (HOA Accepted) intake vents are mounted in the garage door taking in outside ambient air. The GF-14 moves 1350 cubic feet per minute, enough air to pressurize a typical attic relative to the house forcing the superheated attic air out the attic vents, which may include gable vents, ridge vents, dormer vents, whirly vents, etc. An adjustable thermostat allows homeowners to decide when the GF-14 should activate for their particular climate or season.
In compliance with local building codes, garages have 5/8 inch fire-rated drywall and a self-closing fire-rated entry door. The UL-listed GF-14 has a fire damper that automatically closes in the event of a garage fire keeping the flames out of the attic. And the self lubricating, continuous duty fan motor stops so it doesn’t feed a garage fire with air.
The feedback from hundreds of installed systems all a crossed the country is very promising states Mr. Baxter. Our customers are very happy, reporting back to us with gratitude that the system is working as intended. Customers are experiencing cooler garages and attics without any roof penetrations. The product sells for an installed price of $595.00 which makes it very affordable. The company has opened a manufacturing facility able to produce 100’s of the GF-14’s per month and is establishing distributors and dealers for its new product.
The company is also working on variations of the GF-14 which will accommodate flat-roofed garages with similar benefits, solar powered garage fans and through wall mounted versions. Rightly called the GF-16 is available as of August 01, 2005 for through the wall installation. Mr. Baxter can be reached directly at 855-431-4326, or via website at www.CoolMyGarage.com or by e-mail ray@coolmygarage.com .
GF-14 Garage Fan and Attic Cooler
Key Features
- Simple Through the Ceiling Installation
- Energy Efficient-Low Power Consumption
- High Air Flow 1350 CFM
- Sealed Self Lubricating 55 Watt Motor
- Fire Rated and UL Listed Components
- Adjustable Thermostat 90 to 130 Degrees
- Minimal Internal Impact on House Design
- Positive Exhaust Air Flow
- Effective for a Typical Two Car Attached Garage
- Ten Year Warranty
- Made In The USA
- Patent Pending
- HOA Accepted
GF-16 Garage Fan Through-The-Wall Installation
Key Features
- Simple Through the Wall Installation for flat roofs
- Energy Efficient-Low Power Consumption
- High Air Flow 1200 CFM
- Sealed Self Lubricating 55 Watt Motor
- Fire Rated and UL Listed Components
- Adjustable Thermostat 90 to 130 Degrees
- Minimal Internal Impact on House Design
- Positive Exhaust Air Flow
- Effective for a Typical Two Car Attached Garage
- Two Year Warranty
- Made In The USA
- HOA Accepted
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