Ideal attic temperatures shouldn t be more than 10 to 20 degrees hotter than outside temperatures.
How to keep attic storage room temperature.
This will make your air conditioning system stay on longer to keep the home cool resulting in higher utility bills.
For example when the temperature outside is 90 in the summer attic temperatures can easily reach 120 150.
Seal any drafts from windows and doors install a mini split with a heat pump extend ductwork from central furnace up to attic.
They have thermostats that turn the fan on at a recommended preset temperature of 100 110 degrees.
Just make sure the ceiling is airtight and fully insulated and the temperature in the attic doesn t matter much.
This option is ideal if the finished attic is small and will not be used as a permanent living space.
Heat humidity and cold can wreak havoc on your fabric items says karin socci a master certified konmari consultant and owner of the serene home.
In addition your cooling system will have to work harder to keep your home comfortable.
Install electric ventilators and attic fans which remove hot air from an attic.
Whether it s 110 f or 130 f there s not much difference in the amount of heat flowing from the attic to the living space below.
Here are a few different options to explore when trying to figure out how to heat your attic.
If your attic soars above 100 degrees and reaches the 150 mark its time to consult professionals.