Projects - Fan Man, Inc - Charlotte Attic Fans & Ventilation systems

119 N. Main St., Mooresville (Main Office)

In 2007 Mark Romano, owner of Fan Man Inc. and Reeves Vaughn purchased a building in downtown Mooresville at auction in 2007, the building has stood since 1895 and is one of the original buildings in downtown Mooresville. The building had been majorly neglected and ultimately caught fire and was in desperate need of rehabilitation. Mark Romano acting as the General / Energy Efficiency Contractor brought the building back to life. We brought back the natural elements of the the building as well as introduce highly effective energy upfits. First we spray foamed the entire underside of the roof decking, used high efficiency windows and doors as well as HVAC units. That has kept the energy usage at a minimum and finally in 2015 we installed a 25KW solar system that supplies the building with almost 100% of its electrical needs on a yearly bases. It is very close to a net zero energy building which makes it very rare being over 115 years old.

Dr. Andrew Matthews

Located in Kannapolis NC, this project was a lot of fun because of all the opportunities to reduce energy usage. We started with an energy audit and a solar assessment Of high energy bills, especially in the winter. What we found was a complete lack of an air barrier. There was a drop tile ceiling with sporadic insulation and a vented attic. All the air in the building was replacing itself more than once per hour. The air was flowing right through the tile ceiling and out the roof. Also the roof was getting to end of its life cycle. So this project involved a roof replacement, foam insulation encapsulating the attic and a 6.5 KW solar system. The spray foam sealed the air leaks to the outside of the structure and provided a continuos thermal barrier (insulation). Before our energy retrofit the electrical usage was between $500-$700 per month. Since the retrofit the bills are in the $200-$300 range. The solar system alone produces about $100 per month in electricity. This is a clear example of how efficiency needs to come 1st and then renewables can offset a larger portion of energy usage.

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Tanaka Residence

This home was particularly interesting because of the variation of work we performed. They were new to the home and knew of multiple projects they were interested in. They had some moisture issues in crawlspace / basement. The house was very leaky, they wanted to efficiently finish some space over the garage, better insulate the attic as well as install a solar system. So we started to out with an energy audit to get a game plan. The following improvements were applied:

A wall was built to separate the finished space above the garage from the main attic. Then spray foam was installed to encapsulate the room, this will make the bonus space easy to heat and cool.
We cut out sections of bonus room floor and then blew fiberglass insulation into the cavities then replaced floor.
Spray foam was installed around the rim joist area in the crawlspace to stop air infiltration into the home.
6.5 KW Solar system was installed.

Lady’s Funeral Home

Also located in Kannapolis NC, this is a very similar project to the last one, just on a larger scale. With the exception that we were able to fix 51KW of solar on this structure. This along with the efficiency upgrades we installed are going to completely offset there energy usage and get the bill very close to $0. We replaced several sections of roofing the were older that adjacent sections. Then sprayed over 8000ft2 of foam insulation to provide the perfect air and thermal barrier.

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With reviews like "my electric bills are lower!", and "I can see why FanMan has been in business so long" - it is easy to see why FanMan is the top choice for energy efficient home services in Raleigh and Charlotte.

I appreciate everything that Fan Man Inc. did for our home! I knew nothing about “The Fan Man” when I orchestrated the installation of attic fans for several homeowners in my subdivision. Brandon Rowell was very prompt, courteous and professional, everything that one could possibly be looking for when deciding on the right vendor for the job. All the feedback from the homeowners was positive and you can bet if someone was not pleased, I would have heard about it Brandon, you came through with flying colors and I believe there are homeowners that are continuing to contact you to request attic fans as a result of the excellent work! I appreciate all you did to make this a success in our neighborhood.

Sharon B.

Fan Man stands behind their product! I relocated to the Raleigh area in 2007. We have had our share of hot summers. In our new home, two of our upstairs rooms were the hottest in the entire house. I looked into getting attic fans and found the Fan Man. After contacting them, Brandon, called me back immediately and we set up an appointment. He came to our home and did a thorough inspection and explained the benefits of an attic fan. Brandon answered all my questions and is very knowledgeable of his product. They stand behind their product 100%. They even have a Lifetime Warranty. Since having the fans installed, we have noticed a significant difference in the temperature as well as a decrease in our electric bill. We have even recommended them to our friends.

Tim B.

My electric bills are lower! This was warranty service on the power roof vent fan installed by the Fan Man over 2 years ago. They returned to repair damage apparently done by my roofer when they re-roofed my house. Since this fan worked perfectly before the roofers removed & re-installed it, I fully expected to pay the Fan Man to repair the unit. Instead, they fixed it free of charge under their warranty! Unheard of in all my years of home ownership! Their service is unparalleled in my 30 years of home ownership. I had the Fan Man install this second powered roof vent on my house after maxing out my Air Conditioner during the peak summer heat wave & not get adequate cooling upstairs. One roof fan for a large house is not enough. I am thrilled with the results, my entire upstairs is 7 degrees cooler (79 versus 72 degrees!), my upstairs HVAC system will last longer as it doesn’t have to work as hard & my electric bills are lower during the summer season! This was the best decision I ever made for the comfort & HVAC maintenance of my home.

Bill G.

I can see why Fan Man has been in business so long! I just wanted to take a moment to let you know how happy we are with the service we’ve received with our roof fan installation. Brandon was fantastic in setting everything up. My wife Alice was at home today whey your guys came and installed the fan in under 40 minutes! We appreciate their promptness and courtesy, and we appreciate Brandon’s follow-up phone call and the fine customer service we’ve received. It’s been a pleasure working with your company and I can now see why you’ve been in business so long.

Steve

Fan Man worked with my schedule! I had been looking for 2 attic fans installations for about 6 months. I did contact three different contractors to compare the potential costs and process for installation. My most recent research included solar fans but I choose the standard models. Fan Man was the last of the 3 that I had called for quotes. After talking and researching the proposals, I went with Fan Man in spite of the fact that his quote was the highest by a slight amount. His presentation of the process and the excellent history placed him number one. He was able to schedule the installation the next day and the work was done with a great deal of organization, expertise and competence. The work team come in and went right to work and were finished within approximately 1 1/2 hours! The work included a warranty for the fans & workmanship. The fans kicked in immediately and I could feel the difference right away. I would recommend Fan Man to anyone!

Deborah C.

Fan Man is professional and has outstanding service! I would be most happy to “testify” to your professional and most outstanding customer service. From the moment that I chased you down in the parking lot of the shopping center (because of your vehicle advertisement), I was so impressed with not only your company but with you as a manager. My husband and I have our own business and we know how important customer service is valued. I cannot say enough about how great an experience the whole process of adding an attic fan to our home was with your company. Your promptness, follow up, and your ability to understand all of our concerns was outstanding. Truly it is very RARE to find people who care to go above and beyond – and you are among those people. I have no doubt that your company will continue to prosper with you at the helm. Thank you for asking and I am sure my neighbors will be calling you soon,

James B.

We appreciate the promptness of Fan Man. We just wanted to take a moment to let you know how happy we are with the service we’ve received with our roof fan installation. We appreciate the promptness and courtesy of your guys, and we appreciate your follow-up phone call and the fine customer service we’ve received. It’s been a pleasure working with your company and we can now see why you’ve been in business so long.

Steve D.

Fan Man gets the job done fast and efficiently! Found the Fan Man website and submitted an email to request a quote. Received a call in about an hour. Mark came out the next business day to give us a quote. He was very professional and knowledgeable about attic ventilation, our radiant barrier (installed by another company last fall which was causing our attic to be overly heated) and other energy efficient technology. His 2 guys came out 3 days later and installed 2 fans in about an hour. They were on time and very professional. We are very pleased and our upstairs A/C unit does not have to work so hard to keep up with the heat! Thanks!!

Kelly H.

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