Costs presented to consumers are all relative to who is presenting them. Some contractors get a better price and install multiple units over higher effective units and some installers sell on the price but forgets to inform the consumer what they are really getting.
Lets review the TRUE COST of the presented low-cost products
over the SR1800 Solar Attic Fan.
It has been reported to us and we have seen it time and time again, installers and consumers purchasing on unit price. We hear it all the time, big box stores offers a product for $X and this is what the consumer is focused on, instead of the ‘true cost‘. If you only look at the cost of the unit and not the performance, then your not seeing the trees in the forest.
For proper ventilation (see below) or our page ‘Ventilation Basics‘ <click-here>, some installers and consumers are purchasing two to three of the lower cost products units when one and sometimes two of the SR1800 would be plenty. Also without stating the obvious, most are not taking into consideration all the feature benefits of the SR1800.
SolarRoyal | GAF | US Sunlight | SolaTube |
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| Cost per CFM (CFM = cubic feet per minute) | $0.29 | $0.51 | $0.54 | $0.48 |
| Rated CFM (CFM = cubic feet per minute) | 1300 | 500 | 800 | 900 |
| MSRP | $379 | $256 | $429 | $429 |
| Solar Panel Wattage | 22 Watt | 10 Watt | 12 Watt | 10 Watt |
| Motor Warranty | 15yr* | 5yr | 5yr | 5yr |
| Solar Panel Warranty | 15yr* | 5yr | 20yr | 5yr |
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Bottomline: There are other products on the market but if you are going to purchase a product solely on price, then as an informed consumer the goal of this post and table is to show you the real cost per CFM (cubic feet per minute). Also see our post regarding Brushless -vs- Brushed DC Motors <click-here>.
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* SolarRoyal also offers a Limited Lifetime Warranty upgrade, when purchased with the units.
Disclaimer/Notification: The information and specifications displayed above was all sourced directly from the specific manufacturers website and/or publicly available on the web. SolarRoyal, LLC. wants to make sure that we are providing accurate information at all times. If any of the information and specifications are incorrect or you believe is different, please let us know immediately so it can be verified and updated.
Please use this link to contact us <click-here> The prices displayed are the manufacturers suggested retail price. (Post updated AUGUST.6.2013)
Solar Royal is a manufacturer and developer of attic fans, solar attic fans, solar attic ventilation, solar gable fans and other ventilation accessories. The SR1800 22-Watt solar ventilation product is the flagship of the product line offering a premium quality, optional lifetime warranty for residential, commercial and utility application.
The (SR1800) solar attic fans is the first in a series of new products that is engineered not only to perform in extreme weather, but also offer patent-pending innovation not previously available in the market. These premium solar ventilation products are technologically, functionally and aesthetically superior to the competition. Solar Royal ventilation products are rugged, durable, practical, windstorm certified and an incredible value. Simply put, we offer the best solar ventilation solution on the market.
Please take the time or CALL US and we can show you why the SR1800 is the best solar fan on the market. We know that reading online reviews is one thing but calling and speaking with the professionals at SolarRoyal will also clearly sell you on the fact that we know our product, we know our competitors and can speak to your questions and concerns.
PROPER VENTILATION IS CRUCIAL!
The purpose of proper solar powered ventilation is to reduce temperatures inside enclosed spaces throughout the year, like your attic, crawl spaces, warehouses, storage areas, sheds, barns, etc. In the summer, our solar powered attic fans help make all these areas more comfortable by converting passive ventilation to active. Thus reduces HVAC costs and cooling cycles, which also saves energy and money. The solar attic fans help reduce heat that can cause the premature deterioration of shingles, roof boards, sheathing, siding, insulation and stored valuables.
