We had our Whole House Fan installed a few years ago and it was a good decision! Ivan our salesperson was very helpful and service to get it installed here on Maui didn't take too long even though the business is on Oahu. He had a contractor here locally that installed it for us in about 3 hours. Our house is cool at night, and we don't have to have our A/C on. The cool ambient air from outside blows in and the warm air in the house gets sucked into the attic and out the vents. The fan uses minimal power, saves us on electricity and very efficient. The fan is quiet on the low setting. We do keep the fan on high (little loud) as soon as we get home but it's only on for an hour to cool the inside of the house faster. We are very satisfied with our fan! read more

So happy we have our whole house fan! We had it installed several years ago, and it is one of the best upgrades we've done to our home. We use it during the day by opening the windows on the cool side of the house, and it keeps us very comfortable. We also use it at night to circulate cool air throughout the house. Great product, exceptional service and reasonable price. Highly recommend! read more

Terrific service to replace a faulty switch. Not sure whether it was Al or Ivan who came but the quick response was much appreciated. One home improvements which I don't regret and with a company that I trust. read more

I've had two whole house fans installed a few years ago. Now that the weather is warmer we've used them daily to cut the heat and humidity. The best thing about Island cooling is how they stand behind their product and their responsiveness to the few calls I've made. Great people and company.... read more

We were interested in installing whole house fans in our garage and home to help cool both down. After talking to two neighbors who had Island Cooling install fans in their homes we called Ivan who immediately came out to the house and assessed our needs. Within a couple of weeks we had the fans installed and we couldn't be happier. Both the home and garage are MUCH cooler. We have an upright freezer and stand alone wine cellar in the garage that both generate a great deal of heat. The garage is 15 degrees cooler with the fan. read more

I can't speak highly enough of Island Cooling! We had a whole house fan installed in 2018. When the switch recently stopped working (likely due to power issues), they came the same day to fix it, and gave us tips/reminders on how to make the most of the fan. Friendly, prompt, excellent service. read more

I have had my house fan since 2013! Its been a great investment. Al or his brother is always reachable. I even get a return call and an email from them. A most excellent 15 year warranty. Warranty not ended yet, but the couple of times I had questions or issues, I got quick responses. For warranty and dependability, I have never experienced such a responsible and professional local company. read more

Island Cooling - Housefan is a great idea! - Heating & Air Conditioning/HVAC Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Of the two brothers who run Island Cooling, Ivan has provided service to our units however Al has been equally warm and helpful when I have called to request assistance. I always get prompt responses and same or next day service for the few times I have needed a tweak, which has been only to replace timing switches in our now 6 year old systems which as others have noted, probably occur due to power surges. Ivan is so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the product, which I have to admit works amazingly well to cool off our often very hot house which either isn't built right or doesn't sit correctly to catch the prevailing breezes. Love the efficiency and the cost savings; recommend this company and their excellent service 100%. Amazingly, they only charge for parts when they come out. What's not to love? read more

After getting this house fan installed from Island Cooling, not only is the house several degrees cooler, but the air feels fresher from the continuous air flow. It's like getting light trade winds through the whole house. Owner Al and his brother are very professional and easy to deal with. The installation crew, quick and friendly. read more

Island Cooling - Quick, smart & friendly crew! - Heating & Air Conditioning/HVAC Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Ivan came by to check on one of our fans. The switch was not working. It is about ten years old. He was on-time, friendly, neat appearance and removed his shoes, fast, knowledgeable. Also he did not ask for this review. This is given based on the great service received. Thank you! read more

Al installed our whole house fan almost 10 years ago here in Kapolei, and I'm as happy with it now as I was the day it was installed. It does such an amazing job cooling our townhouse down and is extremely efficient. Al's customer service was outstanding, and the product was exactly what I was looking for. We recently experienced electrical issues with the timer, so I contacted AL, and he once again delivered quick, friendly, and professional service. He replaced the old timer with a new one, and it's as good as new now. It truly is so hard to find such quality and great value in a company!!! I had a wonderful experience once angain. I would highly recommend Island Cooling to others. Thank you so much, Al!!!! You are MUCH appreciated. read more

I have not had to call Island Cooling since I had my whole house fan installed back in 2012... that's a good thing! The grate from my ceiling to my house was getting old, rusty and very dirty. Island Cooling sent an email back in January to get the grate changed out at a special rate, but life happens fast and I didn't get it done. Fast forward a few months and we have stay at home orders put in place. The grate is getting worse so I decided to reply to the original January email to ask if it's still available. Al responded quickly to my request and Ivan followed up by phone and text to figure out which grate I had (of course since 2012, upgrades have been made so he wanted to ensure proper sizing). Ivan set an appointment with me for a couple days later and arrived right on time. He came in with clorox wipes in tow and mask on. He's so nice and professional. He answers all your questions and takes the time to explain things. Ivan changed out my grate quickly and installed a newer model where the grate pops out from the frame in order to clean it more easily. I forgot the term Ivan used, but he told me that whole house fans have been approved to be added in to all newly built houses. Although people have a choice, I by far recommend Island Cooling. Every time I have had to work with them, they have been responsive and professional. I still stand by having a whole house fan. While this is not air conditioning, it cools your house down from the stagnant air and makes a big difference. When you go outside and feel like it's cooler outside, that is what it could feel like inside! It bring the fresh air in and pushes the hot air out. Because of the airflow, it also feels cooler with the air moving. Call them now! read more

So, Island Cooling provided my family's 4th generation 100+ year old business, Nii Superette, with a modern solution to yearly rising WAIPAHU temperatures and energy costs. This was in 2016. Since that time, we have kept cooler and had energy bills that were $500 to $750 cheaper per month to run out commercial refrigeration equipment, keep them running colder than before! Flash forward to today, August 2021. This is the first service call needed for any of the 10 fans installed in 2016. The service experience received is awesome because of the owners/employees/business partners and also because of the tremendous equipment warranties on their products. Finally, during this time of Covid Pandemic shut downs and many other challenges, I believe that because Island Coolings Fan systems are designed to exchange the total air volume in my shop every two minutes, I have a system that helps to eliminate aerosolized pathogens from my business 30 times an hour! At Nii Superette, none of my workers or my family members have tested positive for this virus (and believe me, we've all done many tests throughout this crisis)! We are able to serve our community and customers without the interruptions that could seriously damage this business. We were able to get all of these things done with the help of Island Cooling. I will be grateful to them forever. Call them and see if any of these benefits could be yours, as well! Thank for again, Stephen Nii Nii Superette, Inc read more

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11 years ago I installed five whole house fans for the main part of my home and four individual bedrooms to keep my house cool. I already had installed central air for the home but found it too expensive to run every day. Then Island Cooling began to advertise the benefits of their whole house fan and it made sense to have them installed. That was one of my best decisions and investments in comfort I made. The fans kept my main part of the house very comfortable during the hottest time of the day. As we retire to our individual rooms the whole house fan in each room continues to bring fresh air in keeping each individual bedroom cool and comfortable. That was 11 years ago. Today I installed another whole house fan for the master bedroom. This room became the hottest room in the house. After installing the whole house fan to this last room it instantly became cool and comfortable. The moral of the story - get a whole house fan for each room in your home and central living area. It will be one of the best investments in comfort you can make for yourself and family. 5 stars - value, service, and friendly staff. I highly recommend Al and his whole house fan for your home. read more

I have had at least 3 minor issues on the operations of attic fans installed in Jul 2015 by Island Cooling In every instance, Ivan Whitworth promptly and at no labor cost, came and fixed the problem. As a comparison, the cost for a 3-fan system cost 1/4 that for the installation of A/C in airing generally the same areas and much less in terms of electrical burden. His personal guarantee lasts 15 years! Highly recommend. read more

On the initial consultation, if was obvious Ivan really knew his product and his full confidence in it was evident. He gave us the full run down and answered any questions we had. What I appreciated was his "no pressure" attitude. After mulling over which whole house fan we'd purchase, we contacted him. His response time was fantastic! Today, Ivan drove out to our home in Ewa Beach to deliver the whole house fan. He then opened up everything so we could examine it as he explained the installation.(We are DIYers on this project.) Ivan went above and beyond by helping to get it up and into the attic. He also help with lining up the placement of the unit. How awesome it that?! Super excited to get the fan installed! Then, we'll get stale air removed and clean, fresh air moving through the house!! THANKS ISLAND COOLING!! Will update with pictures after install. read more

We had 2 whole house fans installed in 2017. Recently one of the the fans required a new switch. Ivan had someone come out the next morning to take care of it. The system works great. Ivan and his crew are great to work with. If you are thinking about installing a whole house fan, I highly recommend Island Cooling! read more

Our latest experience is wonderful customer service for replacement of the worn timer when fan wasn't used often over the years because we have adequate trade winds. Fan works well now but as a few reviews mention, the loud rumbling sound of the motor is like an airplane taking off while at medium setting. I sent a review to address this issue to find out if there was a way to buffer this sound so we can use fan on high setting during upcoming summer months. If this can be done, this is an awesome way to cool our home without costly AC. Awaiting response. read more

Six years ago Island Cooling installed whole house fans in our home. Since then these fans have kept us cool and comfortable until a few days ago. We had a HECO based power outage that damaged the fan for our bedroom. I contacted Ivan and he was at our house in a few days to check it out. Turns out the unit has a 15 year warranty!! Ivan brought a replacement with him and in a half hour we were up and running again. GREAT SERVICE. GREAT ATTITUDE. What a pleasure to have such a completely positive experience. Mahalo Ivan read more

8 years after Island Cooling installed 3 whole house fans in our Maunawili residence, we needed a digital switch replaced. Ivan responded right away and completed the work. It's awesome to have a company that is responsive and that stands behind a great product. The fans are dependable and they cool our house! Mahalo Ivan!! read more

We are still playing with the attic exhaust fan system that was installed on August 26, 2022. So are still gathering facts and forming conclusions about the Quiet Cooling system. I only have one thing to say about the system. It does make a rumbling sound and you can hear it more at night. Sounds like a car idling or waves rolling. I was super impressed with the way each company that was involved in the installation process worked and kept the dust to a minimum and was respectful of our property. Especially the dust inside the house because one fan was installed in the master bedroom and another in the kitchen/living room area. I have done renovations and worked with contractors before. In contrast: I always had to clean up after them and there was fine dust everywhere else besides the area they were working on. No respect for our property either. For example leaning dirty tools against the newly painted house, tracking red dirt everywhere and leaving stains, putting dirty hands on walls, etc. I am not saying it was perfect, I still had to vacuum and mop afterwards but I did not have to dust every single item and furniture in the house. Also did not have to worry about being enveloped by a cloud of fine dry wall dust when getting into bed. Ivan is the best. Love to hear his stories. He is one of the people that makes the company great. Salesman, project manager/field tech, and jack of all trades. He is so knowledgeable and experienced that he had good solutions for my concerns. There was only one other salesman that I came across in my lifetime who was willing to come out to the job site and "get his hands dirty". Good coordination, response time, and excellent communication and follow through. I did not have to guess what was going to happen. read more

Ivan inspected our house to find the best solution to cool down our Kailua home in the day. He was efficient and full of knowledge, answering our questions and explaining his process as he took temperature readings. Once he had details on our specific situation he listed all our options to cool the home, from using shade, reflective roof coating, attic vents, ventilation fans and A/C. He then recommended which would have the most bang for the buck and which options could be completed as DIY projects. The whole experience was very informative and I had a strong sense that Ivan had honest recommendations on which options would work and what wouldn't be worth spending time and money on. Thank you Island Cooling! read more

Ivan did a fantastic job on our 3 Whole House Fans in our home. Very knowledgeable and informative. Walked us through the entire process. Always readily available to answer questions. Provided excellent service. We decided to have our contractors install the fans as they were doing our renovation anyway. Ivan provided all the necessary information to our contractors. He also came back after the install to make sure it was installed properly. Highly recommended! read more

Island Cooling came highly recommended by a friend, so I returned the favor and let a few of my friends know how much I liked the system. Very friendly and professional service. The only hiccup is checking what type of roof top vents are allowed by your association, which is a minor hurdle depending on your subdivision. We're happy we got it! read more

We've had the Island Cooling whole house fan since 2011 and it is one of the best home improvements we've done. We were reluctant to install air conditioning in our home because of the cost, so when we learned about this system we were intrigued. Al came out to assess our situation, explained how the system works, and gave his recommendation. We use it almost daily. Even when we eventually installed air conditioning, we don't always need to use it because the whole house fan cools the house sufficiently that we don't need to turn on the a/c. The breeze it creates through the main rooms of the house is cool, yet the system is quiet enough that sometimes you don't realize it's on. Most days it's the first thing we turn on when we come home from being out. And because the exhaust vent is located next to the kitchen, it helps eliminate cooking odors too. The only issue we had was the difficulty in cleaning the grate covering the exhaust. At the time of installation, I suppose the only grate available was a permanent install and couldn't be taken down unless you unscrewed it from the ceiling. So of course, it was gross and dirty from the dust and grease that accumulated. But when we called Al about a noise in the system that turned out to be nothing, he was akamai enough to bring a newer panel in case we wanted to upgrade to a removable panel. Duh, yeah! So if you want to cool your home without the high cost of a/c, call Island Cooling. You'll be impressed with their professionalism and knowledge of the system. Even if you prefer to use a/c, use the whole house fan before turning on the a/c to cool the house first. You'll find that the house will be cooled quicker. Just remember to turn off the whole house fan or it will suck out the cool air. read more

Living in Ewa Beach with window a/c units installed preventing from opening any windows upstairs was inconveniet to say the least. We were forced to run 2 a/c units all night, every night. I contacted Island Cooling and dealt mostly with Ivan. An in home estimate was scheduled promptly and I was shown various options. Ivan also explained in great detail the entire process and how the system actually worked. Installation was scheduled and completed very quickly and with no hangups on Island Cooling's part. The system keeps the house cool with minimal electricity. I am now able to sleep till 12 noon comfortably after pulling overnight shifts. Previously it was unbearable to be upstairs later than 10 am unless the a/c was running. Ivan even called after installation was complete to check if there were any issues. Great product and great service, not much more I could ask for. read more

Some businesses like this deserve more than 5 stars. Al was very prompt to reply to inquiries and thorough in explaining the details of the products he sells. Super nice and patient to answering any product questions I had. Even sent me the forms to take advantage of available rebates. Prime example of a business that goes the extra mile and stand by the products they sell. The solar attic fans are perfect and have extra features not available in lower cost fans. Pricing is fair and up front. He doesn't just distribute on Oahu. I am on the Big Island and he shipped the units to me and helped facilitate connecting me with an experienced roofer to do the install. read more

This company has been dependable from the start. We've had our QuietCool all house fan system for 3-4 years. Ivan and the guys are knowledgeable, NOT pushy, and easy to work with. We recently needed a switch replaced, and Ivan was at our door within 2 days with no labor charges. P.S. We LOVE our all house fan! read more

We installed our whole house home fan a few months ago and have been extremely satisfied with how it helps to cool our home. We enjoyed it so much that we decided to get Sol-Lux shades installed as well, though we had a couple of issues with it however Ivan and his team always are quick to respond. He and his assistant Gideon came by today and were able to quickly resolve our issue. They were very proficient, professional and friendly. I would recommend their services to anyone. read more

Island Cooling installed our two 2560 CFM whole house fans for our 2200 square foot home in September of 2013. We live in Makiki in an area with little cross ventilation so the whole house fans have been a Godsend to us! They work best in the evening, when the house is retaining the day's heat but the temperature outside has cooled a bit. We turn on both fans and within 10-15 minutes, the hot air is expelled and the house is cooled down to nearly outdoor temperature. Without the whole house fans, it would take until the middle of the night with all the windows open for that amount of cooling to happen. About two weeks ago, one of the fans stopped working. I called Island Cooling and they said they would come over right away to check it out. It turns out the fans have a 15 year warranty--can you believe that? On the phone, Island Cooling suspected a bad switch but they said it was possibly the fan motor gone bad, so he would bring both a replacement switch and a replacement fan to the service visit. I scheduled an appointment with Al and he arrived right on time. One trip up to the attic and Al had pulled out the old fan--the motor had burnt out. Within 45 minutes he had replaced the burnt out fan with a brand new one--no charge for the visit, the labor, or the materials! Now, that is service and standing by your product. For whole house fans, i would not look anywhere else but Island Cooling. read more

A review long over due....... I had the Whole house fans installed in my rental in the summer of 2019. What a difference it has made. The house was like a frying pan with no air circulation. Once the fans were installed we noticed a considerable difference. A great investment and even got an energy rebate back. My new tenants are pleased! Ivan help guide me to which size fans to buy and where to put it to maximize the most circulation. He knew time was of the essence since the house was vacant - we were prepping it for the new tenant. He came out right away and notified me when there was an install cancellation. He went above the call and responded to me effectively and efficiently. I wouldn't hesitate to anyone to install this great product and to contact Island Cooling!! read more

Been a customer for several years. We installed 4 large fans in the attic of our church Santuary. They have been a great help in keeping humidity down and air flowing for a cooler experience. Island gives incredible service. Ivan Whitworth is great. Knowledgeble and enthusiastic about his product, but never pushy. Our church dicision making process is slow, but he worked with us and was ready to install as soon as we were ready to commit. Also helped out with service down the road. Had a switch acting up after warranty. He quickly came out with a technician, replaced the switch and gave us a surprisingly low bill. I serviously recommend ISLAND COOLING without reservation. read more

Island Cooling installed three whole house fans 2 1/2 years ago and I've been using them every day since then. My home in Pearl City has high cathedral ceilings and the three bedrooms are on the second floor. Two of the bedrooms used to get unbearably hot due to the afternoon sun. The whole house fans have made a world of difference! They have most definitely cooled down the upstairs level and have also provided a lovely breeze coming through our downstairs windows. At night, it can even get downright chilly when we put the fans on high! Ivan provided courteous and professional service during the entire process, including when we had an additional fan installed last year to our third bedroom. He assisted us in getting approval from the HOA to add additional vents to our house, providing drawings and supporting material, as well as being available to answer questions. I love that the whole house fans are environmentally friendly! It's also a huge plus that they save a lot of money over what it would cost to run air conditioning that many hours each day. read more

We met owner Al at the BIA event at NBC. He came by the house and we selected a STEALTH PRO 5.5 whole house fan. Within one week a team from AC Positive Electric installed the fan in our foyer within 3 hours. Very professional, they put down tarps to protect the floor and when finished meticulously vacuumed up any dust. Make sure you do this in the winter, I'd hate to have the guys in the attic in the summer. Very pleasant experience! read more

We purchased a QuietCool system from Island Cooling in February 2013. The first fan of the two fan system began to fail in May 2020 and I received a replacement motor under the 10-year warranty within a few days. A few weeks ago, over the 4th of July weekend, the second fan began to fail so I reached out to Island Cooling again and within a few hours, Al called me back to let me know that the part was in stock and that he could deliver the replacement motor within a day or two. I received the replacement motor exactly when promised and delivered to my door free of any hassles. I am frankly surprised and amazed when you can get that kind of customer service nearly 10-years after the purchase. Can't recommend them highly enough for their commitment to customer service and for delivering an amazing product that exceeded all my expectations. Thank you Island Cooling! You guys are the best! read more

Ivan was awesome to deal with, very nice and helpful. And the Quiet Cool Whole House Fans work great! Really glad we decided to get them, they really do make a huge deference in how cool our house is now. read more

Our whole house fans are great! They are quiet and effective keeping the house cool most of the day (nothing will cool the house in the 2-4 PM hours...). It's amazing how well the fans do work to cycle the warmer/hot air out of the house, and bring the cooler air from the outside in. -Customer service has been EXCELLENT! Couldn't ask for more. Thank you Ivan and Island Cooling! read more

The install team of Shayne, Fearen and Josh were super courteous, and handled the installation of our split AC units for 4 bedrooms in a precise, organized, fast and clean manner. Then they did a thorough run through and explanation of the equipment and how to run it. They're great. I most highly recommend them! read more

We love the whole house fan concept and the excellent service we get from Island Cooling. We live in Palolo Valley and have a floor plan that caters to our preference for fresh island air and tropical breezes through windows and doors. We do have AC, but only use it for muggy Kona weather high humid days. So satisfied with Island Cooling-- perfect for island living! Mahalo Ivan for changing out a switch for us. read more

We highly recommend Island Cooling. They did an excellent job of installing a whole house fan for us recently. I really appreciate Ivan taking the time to walk me through how to select the right fan, how it's installed, what is included and what to expect from the whole house fan. Gideon did an excellent job of scheduling and walk through at the end to make sure the fan was installed correctly and to answer our questions. The crew was professional, efficient and did a great job. The whole house fan is making our living space much more comfortable. Thanks, Island Cooling. Great job. read more