San Jose’s Mediterranean climate treats homeowners to warm days, breezy evenings, and ever-rising energy bills. A properly sized whole house fan can slash cooling costs by up to 90 percent, purging trapped heat in minutes and letting evening air do the heavy lifting. CountBricks brings this technology to life with AI-driven estimating, voice-powered job site data capture, and seamless residential construction execution.
Our cloud platform records a real-time conversation—on site or over the phone—turning your priorities into a structured scope within seconds. No clipboards. No delays.
The scope feeds directly into CountBricks.com/services where live material pricing and regional labor rates generate a line-item estimate for your whole house fan San Jose project before we leave your driveway.
If you have existing plans, upload them for an automated attic measurement. Our AI highlights joist bays, electrical runs, and roof vent locations to confirm proper fan placement and CFM sizing.
Electronically sign your quote, approve the final materials list, and lock in a build date—all without printing a single sheet of paper. Transparency is baked in; you see exactly what we see.
CountBricks engineers calculate CFM by multiplying conditioned floor area by 2.5 to 3.0 for San Jose’s climate zone. A 2,000 sq ft home typically lands between 5,000-6,000 CFM. We then confirm adequate attic venting to exhaust that airflow.
• Square footage and ceiling heights
• Existing attic vent square inches
• Typical evening temperature drop
• Noise tolerance and fan speed preferences
Our two-person crew arrives with pre-cut framing materials, fire-rated gaskets, and the pre-wired fan assembly. A standard retrofit takes four to six hours.
1. Protect living areas with sealed plastic sheeting
2. Cut the ceiling opening and reinforce the joist bay
3. Position the fan, dampers, and insulated cover
4. Run dedicated electrical to a smart wall switch or Wi-Fi controller
5. Balance attic ventilation to maintain warranty compliance
6. Perform a 10-point airflow and sound test documented in the CountBricks field app
CountBricks’ AI estimate for a mid-sized whole house fan San Jose installation averages $3,200–$4,600, depending on attic accessibility and electrical service upgrades.
• High-efficiency fan: 35 % of total
• Labor & permitting: 40 % of total
• Vent additions & insulation: 15 % of total
• Disposal, cleanup, contingency: 10 % of total
Because pricing is generated live, you’ll never be surprised by material spikes or hidden line items. Every nut, bolt, and permit fee is displayed in your CountBricks dashboard.
• Reduce AC runtime by up to 70 percent during spring and fall shoulder seasons
• Improve indoor air quality by exchanging stale air 15-20 times per hour
• Extend roof life by lowering attic temperatures that bake shingles from below
• Qualify for Bay Area utility rebates when paired with smart controls
No. It complements AC by pre-cooling the home each evening, letting you delay or avoid compressor use.
Not with CountBricks. We include a MERV-rated filter box on every unit to capture pollen, ash, and valley dust.
Probably. We verify R-value during the site inspection and offer blown-in top-offs through CountBricks.com/services if needed.
• Voice-powered scoping eliminates miscommunication
• AI estimates adjust to real-time material costs
• Licensed, background-checked crews specialize in residential retrofits
• Digital job logs, photos, and invoices live in your secure portal
• Lifetime workmanship warranty backed by local support
A five-minute conversation is all it takes to generate your personalized whole house fan San Jose quote. Call today or start a chat at CountBricks.com/consultation and enjoy a cooler, greener home by next weekend.
A 1940s 1,650 sq ft bungalow in Willow Glen struggled with 92 °F attic temperatures and steep summer bills. The homeowners wanted relief without replacing their decade-old AC.
• Scope captured via a 7-minute voice call to CountBricks.com/consultation
• AI estimate delivered in under 60 seconds: $3,480
• Final install time: 5 hours, zero drywall repairs
1. Evening indoor temperature dropped from 82 °F to 73 °F within 25 minutes of first run
2. July utility bill fell by 38 percent compared to previous year
3. Attic humidity normalized, reducing roof deck moisture risk
“The process was unbelievably smooth. I approved the quote on my phone during lunch, and the crew was done before dinner the next day. CountBricks’ portal even showed me airflow test numbers in real time.”
• Open multiple downstairs windows 3-4 inches to balance airflow and prevent back-drafting gas appliances
• Run the fan only when outside air is at least 5 °F cooler than indoors for optimal efficiency
• Clean the grill and filter every spring to maintain rated CFM and keep sound levels low
• Pair with a smart thermostat so your AC and fan never run simultaneously
Whether you’re renovating, flipping, or simply tired of sweaty evenings, CountBricks is the trusted partner for whole house fan San Jose installations. Schedule your AI-powered estimate today at CountBricks.com/services and join hundreds of Bay Area homeowners enjoying cooler, quieter nights.
