It's important to have proper ventilation to help maintain good indoor air quality and help prevent moisture-related problems like mold, mildew and condensation. Look for a fan that uses less than 50 watts and has a noise level of less than two sones (the unit that measures sound). This info should be available on the fan and in the literature that comes with it. All ENERGY STAR^® labeled fans meet these standards.

Vermont ENERGY STAR Homes are equipped with quiet, programmable ventilation fans. When used properly, your fan will help ensure good indoor air quality and help prevent moisture-related problems like mold, mildew and condensation in your home. In addition, during the first year or two after construction, ventilation plays an important role while building materials dry out, making the correct use of your fan especially important.

View a brochure that will explain what you need to know about how to operate your fan, and what the benefits are. This brochure was developed for owners of new Vermont ENERGY STAR Home labeled residences, all of which contain fans meeting the above criteria, as well as being on an automatic control. These controls allow the occupants to program the fan to run for certain amounts of time each day, providing maximum benefits to the house and occupants.