Fanman

Fanman understands customer service. A few weeks back we had Wally come out and give us a free in-​home estimate, he inspected the attic space and assessed our ventilation through the roof. He recommended a 36 inch fan and offered to add a new vent included in the price of the fan and install. I was very impressed by Wally’s thorough inspection and his offer to add a vent for free, so we scheduled an install.
Yesterday he came out to install, he even primed the new vent and trim so I could paint the material prior to installation. Wally installed the fan and added the new vent by himself in 2 hours! We are very pleased with the quality of this product and our experience working with Fanman.

Loved Tom the Fanman and am just thrilled I found this company. If you’re considering a whole house fan, I strongly recommend.

Full review forthcoming, but these guys are legit. Couldn’t be happier.

I have been researching whole house fans for several months when I came upon the Fanman. I visited their showroom and saw how their fan compares to other brands. They provided honest explanations of the pros and cons of various types of fans. Their explanations matched would I had learned on my searches of the Internet. The Farman whole house fan is very sturdy, has more blades than average, is belt driven and the motor is mounted with a spring to ensure it is as quiet as possible. It comes with two remote controls to ensure ease of operation. There was absolutely no pressure to buy immediately or miss a great price. The price was set for the fan, installation and warranty. I then requested Tom come out and give us a estimate and ensure our home would work for a fan. This free inspection gave me confidence the fan would work effectively in our house. Tom was the ultimate professional and told us where the fan would be installed and how it would work. Again, there was no pressure to buy today or set a date for install. When I finally decided to have the fan installed, Tom and his team arrived on time and completed the installation in about an hour. They were very organized and made absolutely no mess. The fan works perfectly and we could not be happier. I can’t wait for summer to fully use this fabulous fan.

As a new homeowner, I was interested in installing a whole-​house fan BEFORE the heat of summer was upon us. My boyfriend and I headed out to the Home & Garden Show 3 weeks ago to learn more about the options. Well, we did our research, and had 2 local companies come out and give us a bid. The companies were The Fan Man and the Whole House Fan Company. Let me preface this by saying that I am NOT a paid spokesman for either company, just an informed consumer. While the price was identical ($ 1695), and their products are similar (6 metal blades) — the clear-​cut winner was the Fan Man. Better product, bigger motor, better frame, better remote control, better customer service. Their blades are rounder and are quieter than the Whole House Fan Company. The remote control is sleek and smaller. The motor is ½ HP. We chose the Fan Man and they came out on Thursday 3÷24÷16 and installed their 30″ fan and we are thrilled! The owner (Tom) came out with 2 helpers. They took their time installing it, and painting the boards in the attic black, so you don’t see them when the shutters are open and the fan is on. They showed up on time, were done in 2.5 hours and vacuumed up their dust.
We felt that the Whole House Fan Company was deceptive and disinterested. They told us at the Home & Garden Show that when they came to our home, they would check our attic to ensure that we had enough attic vents for their fan to work. However, when Drew came out, he literally said «he wasn’t going to waste his time in our attic, unless we were going to buy his fan!» We were shocked at how blunt he was. Also, the «blade» display they show at their booth isn’t accurate. They told us that the Fan Man uses a flat blade that doesn’t move much air and is louder. However, when we talked to Karen and Julie at the Fan Man, they showed us an actual fan. The blades are shaped like a rounded spade shovel, mounted at an angle to scoop the air, NOT flat like the Whole House Fan Company says (see photo). Pays to do your research! :) If you’re interested, the Fan Man also has a local showroom where you can see the fan up-​close and hear it for yourself. Their showroom is located at: 5910 Auburn Blvd. #5 (close to Manzanita) in Citrus Heights, CA 95 621. Phone: 916−727−1085

We had this installed yesterday. Out of 4 different providers that came to our house to give quotes they were the only ones that took a look at the electrical box and went over placement of not just the fan but also electricity. this is one of the main reasons we went with them in the beginning. They just seemed much more knowledgeable and conveyed that to us. I mean, when it comes down to it. we are paying for expertise right?
The install process was seamless and our house is over 104 years old… so thats also saying something. The whole crew was extremely polite and super clean. When they left — it was cleaner than when they first got here. The whole process took under two hours which was super awesome. Awesome service
The product appears to be great quality — the fan creates a really strong breeze — i had assumed it would but i was really surprised about the amount of air it pulls. I really wish i would have bought one last year… he gave me some tips on how to maximize airflow and even went over some electrical questions i had. The placement of the control panel was on point and hidden well– all the conduit and boxes used looks clean. I would recommend this company to anyone looking for a whole house fan.

When my wife and I moved into our home in 2004, the first thing we did was install a whole house fan. Because we had a WHF in our previous home (and loved it), we knew we had to make it one of the first things installed in our new place. Because I had so much work to do on the house, I decided to hire someone to do WHF installation. As luck would would it, I selected the right guy.
Tom uses the highest quality fans, materials and procedures to install these fans. His work is tops with good attention to detail. As I write this review (some 12 years later) the fan still works perfectly and has required zero maintenance. It’s used every day in the summer and sometimes in the winter to bring warmer air into a colder house. A tip: Whole house fans are also great for removing cooking odors from your home.
If you’re deliberating on the installation of a WHF, stop worrying and put one in. It will be one of the best investments you’ll make in your home.

My wife and I moved into our house 3 weeks ago, and our whole house fan starting making a bad squeaking noise. After taking a look and seeing nothing obviously wrong, we decided to have it looked at.
Fortunately the former owners had their receipt and documentation from Fanman, who installed sold it to them and installed it. And it has a 10-​year warranty, so we’re covered, right?
Wrong. We called and explained our situation, and were told that the warranty only covers the original owners. Okay, so we’ll be out the cost of some parts if it needs repair, we can live with that. But Fanman wanted $ 85 just to come out and look at it. $ 85, for a product under warranty, just to tell us what’s wrong – not even to do the work (my guess: the sealed bearings are going and need to be replaced or the whole motor replaced).
For $ 85 (or less) we could have anyone come out and examine it. Why would we give our money to a company that doesn’t stand behind its products and warranties like this?

We had Tom install a 36″ fan yesterday. We had a «whole house fan company» fan installed in our last house. While I never had any complaint about my WHFC fan other than it only came with a 120 min. timer option, I can say the fanman fan seems superior. It’s smoother and not as industrial sounding. The Fanman multi-​hour timer and on/​off options are worth having. The pricing was comparable. The installation process was smooth, clean, and professional. I’m very happy that I went with the Fanman this time around. He seems to being doing well as scheduling took a couple of weeks but I recommend waiting since this is something you will have in your home for a long time.

Can’t wait for the heat to start! We’ve been wanting a whole house fan for a long time and decided on Fanman for several reasons: solid, well built construction, quiet operation, straightforward controls and most important — personal involvement and professionalism of the owner, Tom. Install was quick and clean… really nice. Operates exactly as advertised. We are going to really enjoy taking advantage of the cooler outside air this year and giving our utility bills a trim. Thanks Tom!

If you live in Sacramento, you must have a whole house fan. If you don’t have one, I bet once you get one installed you will not give it up. The cool winds of the Delta can and will cool your house off. Before the summer started, I contacted Fanman and Wally came out to give me a quote and recommendation. Since my new house construction didn’t allow for a custom cut for the installation, Wally had ingeniously came up with an idea to mount it where the crawl space was. The clever design used the existing hole and he mounted the fan on a swinging door with complete electrical shutoff switch and accessories. The final installation looks great and wow does it cool the house off. The upstairs is just as cool if not cooler than the downstairs. These fans run on two speeds and boy do they bring the degrees down in a hurry. I recommend Wally and Fanman very highly, a great company in Citrus Heights that will keep you cool and lower your energy bills.

I was unsure at first if the whole house fan would work in my size house with 25foot high ceilings. But I went ahead and got their 36 size installed. Tom came installed it explained how to use it and it’s Great!!!
I am a very picky person and I do my research when hiring people. I would highly recommend The Fan Man Company