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CentricAir 3.4 vs Cool Attic CX24DDWT Direct Drive 2-Speed Whole House Fan

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. CentricAir 3.4 is cheaper at $1449. Every spec and price links to its source.

Full spec sheet

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

Spec CentricAir 3.4 Cool Attic CX24DDWT Direct Drive 2-Speed Whole House Fan
US price $1449
BrandCentricAirCool Attic
Released
Airflow (CFM) 3,242 / 1,409 CFM (high/low, CA Title 24 / HVI-916 rated) 4,600 / 3,200 CFM (high/low)
Coverage (sq ft) up to 2,500 sq ft (1-story) / up to 3,400 sq ft (2-story) 1,200-1,800 sq ft
Speed settings 2 2
Drive type ducted direct_drive
Insulated damper Yes No
Remote or app control Yes No
Sound level note 49 dBA high / 47 dBA low
Motor warranty years 15 10

Sources — CentricAir 3.4: centricair.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 CentricAir 3.4 and Cool Attic CX24DDWT Direct Drive 2-Speed Whole House Fan?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Airflow (CFM): CentricAir 3.4 3,242 / 1,409 CFM (high/low, CA Title 24 / HVI-916 rated) vs Cool Attic CX24DDWT Direct Drive 2-Speed Whole House Fan 4,600 / 3,200 CFM (high/low)
  • Coverage (sq ft): CentricAir 3.4 up to 2,500 sq ft (1-story) / up to 3,400 sq ft (2-story) vs Cool Attic CX24DDWT Direct Drive 2-Speed Whole House Fan 1,200-1,800 sq ft
  • Drive type: CentricAir 3.4 ducted vs Cool Attic CX24DDWT Direct Drive 2-Speed Whole House Fan direct_drive
  • Insulated damper: CentricAir 3.4 true vs Cool Attic CX24DDWT Direct Drive 2-Speed Whole House Fan false
  • Remote or app control: CentricAir 3.4 true vs Cool Attic CX24DDWT Direct Drive 2-Speed Whole House Fan false
  • Motor warranty years: CentricAir 3.4 15 vs Cool Attic CX24DDWT Direct Drive 2-Speed Whole House Fan 10

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