Air Vent
Air Vent 24 in. Direct Drive Whole House Fan (54301)
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Air Vent 24 in. Direct Drive Whole House Fan (54301) vs Tamarack HV1000 Whole House Fan
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Tamarack HV1000 Whole House Fan is cheaper at $709. Every spec and price links to its source.
Tamarack
Tamarack HV1000 Whole House Fan
$709
Full spec sheet
✓ 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) | Tamarack HV1000 Whole House Fan |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — | $709 |
| Brand | Air Vent | Tamarack |
| Released | — | — |
| Airflow (CFM) | 3,500 CFM | 1,000 CFM |
| Coverage (sq ft) | up to 1,500 sq ft | under 1,600 sq ft |
| Speed settings | 2 | 1 |
| Drive type | direct_drive | direct_drive |
| Insulated damper | No | Yes |
| Remote or app control | No | No |
| Sound level note | — | — |
| Motor warranty years | 10 | 3 |
Sources — Air Vent 24 in. Direct Drive Whole House Fan (54301): sutherlands.com (verified 2026-08-16). Tamarack HV1000 Whole House Fan: tamtech.com (verified 2026-08-16).
What's the difference between the Air Vent 24 in. Direct Drive Whole House Fan (54301) and Tamarack HV1000 Whole House Fan?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Airflow (CFM): Air Vent 24 in. Direct Drive Whole House Fan (54301) 3,500 CFM vs Tamarack HV1000 Whole House Fan 1,000 CFM
- Coverage (sq ft): Air Vent 24 in. Direct Drive Whole House Fan (54301) up to 1,500 sq ft vs Tamarack HV1000 Whole House Fan under 1,600 sq ft
- Speed settings: Air Vent 24 in. Direct Drive Whole House Fan (54301) 2 vs Tamarack HV1000 Whole House Fan 1
- Insulated damper: Air Vent 24 in. Direct Drive Whole House Fan (54301) false vs Tamarack HV1000 Whole House Fan true
- Motor warranty years: Air Vent 24 in. Direct Drive Whole House Fan (54301) 10 vs Tamarack HV1000 Whole House Fan 3