Whole-house fans come in two types ... with the fan blade attached to the motor, and belt-drive, with the motor mounted to the side to rotate the blade with a pulley and belt.

Direct-drive fans have motors mounted directly to the fan blade (somewhat similar to a ceiling fan or box fan). Belt-driven fans are standard whole house fans that have separate motors ...

Summer is synonymous with good times, beachy fun and succulent barbecues shared with friends, but also with unrelenting, uncomfortable heat. It may be easy to escape by cranking the AC up high and ...