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Air Vent 24 in. Direct Drive Whole House Fan (54301) vs Cool Attic CX24DDWT Direct Drive 2-Speed Whole House Fan

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Air Vent 24 in. Direct Drive Whole House Fan (54301) is cheaper at —. Every spec and price links to its source.

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✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Air Vent 24 in. Direct Drive Whole House Fan (54301) Cool Attic CX24DDWT Direct Drive 2-Speed Whole House Fan
US price — —
BrandAir VentCool Attic
Released——
Airflow (CFM) 3,500 CFM 4,600 / 3,200 CFM (high/low)
Coverage (sq ft) up to 1,500 sq ft 1,200-1,800 sq ft
Speed settings 2 2
Drive type direct_drive direct_drive
Insulated damper No No
Remote or app control No No
Sound level note — —
Motor warranty years 10 10

Sources — Air Vent 24 in. Direct Drive Whole House Fan (54301): sutherlands.com (verified 2026-08-16). Cool Attic CX24DDWT Direct Drive 2-Speed Whole House Fan: amazon.com (verified 2026-08-16).

What's the difference between the Air Vent 24 in. Direct Drive Whole House Fan (54301) and Cool Attic CX24DDWT Direct Drive 2-Speed Whole House Fan?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Airflow (CFM): Air Vent 24 in. Direct Drive Whole House Fan (54301) 3,500 CFM vs Cool Attic CX24DDWT Direct Drive 2-Speed Whole House Fan 4,600 / 3,200 CFM (high/low)
  • Coverage (sq ft): Air Vent 24 in. Direct Drive Whole House Fan (54301) up to 1,500 sq ft vs Cool Attic CX24DDWT Direct Drive 2-Speed Whole House Fan 1,200-1,800 sq ft

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