The Glendale and Peoria area of Arizona, located in the West Valley of the Phoenix metropolitan area, is an excellent place to live and is particularly well-suited for installing a whole house fan for several reasons related to its climate and lifestyle.

 

1. The Climate is Ideal for Whole House Fan Efficiency

The most critical factor for a whole house fan’s effectiveness is a large diurnal temperature swing (the difference between the daytime high and the nighttime low), and the Glendale/Peoria area has this characteristic for most of the year.

 

· Low Humidity: The desert climate is generally dry, which is perfect for whole house fans. They work by exchanging air, and unlike an A/C, they do not dehumidify. In dry conditions, the sensation of an indoor breeze from the fan is very effective at making the temperature feel cooler (evaporative cooling on the skin).

 

· Significant Nighttime Cooling: While summer days are extremely hot (often over 100∘F), the temperatures drop considerably in the late evening and overnight.

o Shoulder Months (Spring/Fall): During these long seasons, the nighttime temperatures frequently dip below 70∘F or even 65∘F. This makes the whole house fan an incredibly effective and inexpensive primary cooling source, eliminating the need for AC use on many nights.

o Summer Use: Even in the peak summer months of July and August, when lows can be around 80∘F, a whole house fan can rapidly exchange the trapped daytime heat from the house and attic, providing a few hours of relief before the low-temperature air warms up again.

 

2. Economic and Environmental Benefits

In an area where cooling costs are a major burden, the whole house fan offers significant savings:

 

· Reduced AC Runtime: By using the fan to pre-cool the house and the thermal mass (walls, floors, furniture) in the evening and morning, you delay the time you need to turn on the energy-hungry central air conditioner during the day.

 

· Low Operating Cost: Whole house fans use a fraction of the electricity compared to a traditional AC system, leading to potentially massive savings on utility bills during the milder cooling periods.

 

 

3. High Quality of Life and Homeownership

Both Glendale and Peoria are established, desirable suburbs with demographics and housing that support this type of home investment:

 

· Suburban Stability: Peoria, in particular, is often cited as a highly-rated suburb known for its parks, highly-rated public schools, and a high homeownership rate. Homeowners in stable suburbs like these are more likely to invest in energy-saving, long-term home improvements like a whole house fan.

 

· Convenience and Amenities: The area boasts extensive amenities, including the Peoria Sports Complex (Spring Training), Lake Pleasant, and numerous trails and parks. The fan offers a way to quickly ventilate the home after returning from a hot day of outdoor activity.

 

· Air Quality: By flushing the entire home with fresh outdoor air up to 60 times per hour, the fan significantly improves Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) by removing stale air, odors, and indoor pollutants (cooking fumes, pet dander, etc.). Indoor air quality can be up to 10x more polluted than outside air quality. Especially in new because everything is off-gassing VOCs; floorings, furniture, cabinets, paint, etc.

 

The West Valley is a great place to live and to utilize a whole house fan because:

1. Ideal climate.

2. Economic and environmental benefits.

3. High quality of life.

 

Call us today to discuss how a whole house fan can improve your quality of living. 623-869-6922

 

We guarantee that you will love your fan!