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Tamarack HV1000 Whole House Fan vs AirScape 1.7 (1.7 WHF-XR)

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Tamarack HV1000 Whole House Fan is cheaper at $709. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Tamarack HV1000 Whole House Fan or AirScape 1.7 (1.7 WHF-XR)?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Tamarack HV1000 Whole House Fan is the cheaper at $709.

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Full spec sheet

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

Spec Tamarack HV1000 Whole House Fan AirScape 1.7 (1.7 WHF-XR)
US price $709 $996
BrandTamarackAirScape
Released
Airflow (CFM) 1,000 CFM 1,712 / 1,000 CFM (high/low)
Coverage (sq ft) under 1,600 sq ft up to 1,500 sq ft
Speed settings 1 2
Drive type direct_drive direct_drive
Insulated damper Yes Yes
Remote or app control No No
Sound level note 55 dBA high / 44 dBA low, measured at 1 meter
Motor warranty years 3 3

Sources — Tamarack HV1000 Whole House Fan: tamtech.com (verified 2026-08-16). AirScape 1.7 (1.7 WHF-XR): airscapefans.com (verified 2026-08-16).

What's the difference between the Tamarack HV1000 Whole House Fan and AirScape 1.7 (1.7 WHF-XR)?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Airflow (CFM): Tamarack HV1000 Whole House Fan 1,000 CFM vs AirScape 1.7 (1.7 WHF-XR) 1,712 / 1,000 CFM (high/low)
  • Coverage (sq ft): Tamarack HV1000 Whole House Fan under 1,600 sq ft vs AirScape 1.7 (1.7 WHF-XR) up to 1,500 sq ft
  • Speed settings: Tamarack HV1000 Whole House Fan 1 vs AirScape 1.7 (1.7 WHF-XR) 2

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