Indoor air conditioning unit.
Cool down attic bedroom.
If you re using your attic as a functional space like a bedroom or workroom then you ll want to consider adding an indoor air conditioning unit.
They have thermostats that turn the fan on at a recommended preset temperature of 100 110 degrees.
To head off these problems consider these options for bringing your attic s temperature down.
For the easiest and most inexpensive method to cool down an attic bedroom run a fan or multiple fans to circulate the air.
If your home has an existing multi zone mini split that s also an option.
Powered attic ventilators are the worst way to try to keep your attic cool.
I am not recommending any.
They re easy to install and some can both heat and cool a room so they re perfect for climates with warm summers and cold winters.
All of the other tips listed below are good for cooling down an attic so that the rest of your house doesn t get too hot.
A window air conditioning unit is also a good option for cooling an attic.
Use an oscillating fan as opposed to a stationary fan for the most cooling.
They ve been well discussed here and other places but briefly they re not cost effective don t deal with the problem where it starts are using convection to solve a radiant heat problem and can even be dangerous by backdrafting combustion appliances and.
They re easy to install portable and can be removed.
Install electric ventilators and attic fans which remove hot air from an attic.
Install one or multiple of such oscillating fans depending on the size and situation.
If you have more than one fan place one on an elevated surface and point it toward the ceiling which will push hot air downward.