Solar smarts: Making home cooling easier — and smarter

By Jesse Sanchez.

New digital design tools let homeowners customize solar attic fans in minutes.

In a market where energy efficiency and home automation drive consumer decisions, Attic Breeze is carving out a strong niche with its line of solar-powered attic fans — and a powerful new online design tool that lets homeowners take charge of their attic ventilation, start to finish.

Founded in Texas, Attic Breeze has become a national leader in solar ventilation technology. Their flagship AB-3523A solar attic fan boasts 35 watts of solar power from its PERC monocrystalline panel, up to 1,775 CFM airflow performance and a rugged build designed to withstand the harshest elements. But it’s not just the hardware that’s turning heads. It’s the software.

Attic Breeze’s interactive Design Studio walks users through a sleek, four-step process to build a fully customized attic fan system based on the specific details of their home — no tech expertise required.

Homeowners today want to be informed. They don’t just want to take your word for it — they want to see the options, understand the process and feel confident in the decision.  The tool gives you a way to do that visually and clearly, right on the spot.

Here’s how it works

Step 1: Tell the platform about the home — square footage, number of stories, garage size, roof type and pitch.

Step 2: Choose the roof color from a visual swatch list. Color matters: lighter roofs reflect more heat, while darker ones absorb it.

Step 3: Input installation preferences, including sun exposure and mount style (roof or gable).

Step 4: Select a fan finish that complements the roof — from classic Jet Black to Terra Cotta and Shakewood.

In less than two minutes, homeowners receive a model recommendation — like the AB-3523A-BLK — and find out exactly how many fans they’ll need. A one-click path takes users to purchase, find a certified installer or locate a distributor in their area. The system even highlights the contractor's name as an install option when available, creating a seamless sales and service handoff.

For contractors, it’s a way to close the gap between explanation and action. For homeowners, it’s about control, customization and clarity.

Attic Breeze's fans are backed by a lifetime warranty, built with corrosion-resistant zincalume alloy and can be equipped with the Breeze Mate® controller for smarter fan management. While the product lineup includes various sizes and mount types, the real selling point is accessibility.

And while homeowners can start with the online studio, they’ll likely end up with more than just a good recommendation — they’ll be ready to act on it.

Learn more about how Attic Breeze’s online design studio helps homeowners build the perfect attic fan system in just minutes!