MaxBreeze Solar Powered Roof Ventilation
The Solar Roof Ventilator Without Equal
The MaxBreeze solar powered roof ventilator is a smart and environmentally sensible solution to help protect your home and your roof. It can even save you money by cooling your home in summer, reducing the load on your air conditioner.
Australian designed and owned by SolarBright, MaxBreeze ventilation fans demonstrate the highest standards for quality and functionality. This includes the ability to choose a model with an in-built battery charged by the sun, so that the unit can operate on hot nights or cloudy days.
They are thermostatically controlled and will turn on automatically as the roof cavity heats up. The solar panel panel on the fan produces free electricity from the sun to drive a quiet, brushless DC motor and fan to extract hot air and moisture from your roof space.
The MaxBreeze creates a more energy efficient and healthier home. During summer months the MaxBreeze roof air ventilator keeps your roof space cooler, resulting in a more comfortable home.
MaxBreeze Solar Powered Roof Ventilation Advantages
The function of a MaxBreeze solar roof ventilator is to improve air circulation in the roof cavity by removing heat and moisture build up. This results in a more energy efficient home. A roof air ventilator creates a drier and cooler roof cavity and can significantly extend the life of your roof. During summer months solar roof ventilation keeps your roof space cooler, resulting in a cooler home and reducing the load on air-conditioners to help save on power bills.
Prevents Heat & Moisture Buildup in the Roof Cavity
Helps Reduce Air-Con Costs
Thermostat Controlled
Australian Owned & Designed
Day & Night Roof Models
Quick Installation & Suits DIY
Remote Control
Adjustable Fan Speed
Humidistat Controlled
Testimonial Video
The MaxBreeze Difference
Watch the video to find out about the difference the MaxBreeze made helping cool Rachels home.
Our customer Rachel replaced two old whirlybirds with new smart, solar powered MaxBreeze solar roof fans.
The MaxBreeze fans were installed in just a few hours.
The MaxBreeze fans have reduced her dependence on air-con to cool the home.
Rachel says they have “made a difference you can really feel in the home.”
Viewing time: 1 minute 20 seconds.
Video Explainer
How the MaxBreeze Solar Roof Ventilation Works
Watch the video to learn about the MaxBreeze roof ventilator family.
The animation shows how the key parts of the MaxBreeze – the solar panel, the thermostat, and brushless DC motor and fan– work together to quietly remove heat buildup from your roof cavity.
The video also shows the MaxBreeze Zephyr day and night model roof air ventilator. The Zephyr features a second solar panel with a built-in battery. The sun charges this battery during the day.
The Zephyr can then run on battery power to help cool your home on cloudy days or at night.
Viewing Time: 2 minutes 40 seconds.
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Roof Ventilation Comparison
With the hot Australian climate some form of roof air ventilation system is essential to enhance natural circulation. When many Australians consider roof vents, they automatically think of the whirlybird. The MaxBreeze roof ventilator has numerous advantages over the old wind driven whirly-bird. Before you choose an old whirlybird style roof ventilator here are some of the main advantages of the MaxBreeze:
| Brand |  |
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| Model | MaxBreeze Solar Roof Ventilator | Whirly-Bird Wind Driven Roof Ventilation |
| Model | MaxBreeze | Whirly-Bird |
| Latest Technology | The MaxBreeze uses new technology to ventilate roof cavities efficiently and consistently throughout the year. |
Whirly-birds are wind driven and ventilate roof cavities passively. |
| Works When the Wind isn’t Blowing | On a stifling hot summer day with no breeze, the MaxBreeze will work quietly and efficiently to extract the hot air from the roof cavity helping cool your home. |
On a hot day with no breeze, the whirly-bird will not work, and your roof cavity will heat up to 70°, pumping excess heat into your home. |
| Turns off Automatically in Cold Weather |
On a cold, windy, winter day because of the the thermostat, the MaxBreeze will not turn on, keeping warm air inside your roof cavity to help warm your home. |
On these days, the whirlybird will be whizzing around, extracting the warm air from the roof cavity, making your home colder as you turn up the heating. |
| Moves Air Efficiently | MaxBreeze can move over 20 times more air than whirly-birds. |
Very inefficient at moving large mounts of air. |
MaxBreeze Solar Roof FanSpecs
| MODELS | K-MB250/PLUS | K-MB400S/PLUS (Standard) |
K-MB400Z/PLUS (Zephyr) |
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| Overview |
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| Opening SIze | 230mm | 370mm | 370mm |
| Solar Panel Size | 19 Watt/22V | 40 Watt/20V | 2 x 40 Watt/20V |
| Colour | Black | Black | Black |
| Panel Shape | Round | Square | Square |
| Thermostat Auto On/Off | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Humidistat Auto On/Off | No/Yes | No/Yes | No/Yes |
| Remote Control On/Off | No/Yes | No/Yes | No/Yes |
| Adjustable Fan Speed | No/Yes | No/Yes | No/Yes |
| Adjustable Thermostat & Humidistat | No/Yes | No/Yes | No/Yes |
| Motor | Brushless DC | Brushless DC | Brushless DC |
| Adjustable to Face North | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Leak Proof Flashing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AC Mains Power Backup | No/Yes | Yes – 2 Pin Plug Supplied | No – has Battery |
| Battery Backup | No | No | Yes |
| Works at Night | No | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. Capacity | 700mⁿ/h | 2300mⁿ/h | 2300mⁿ/h |
| Noise Level | Quiet (<46dB) | Quiet (<46dB) | Quiet (<46dB) |
| Applications | Residential | Residential / Commercial | Residential / Commercial |
| Warranty Years | Motor 5 / Solar Panel 10 | Motor 5 / Solar Panel 10 | Battery 3 / Motor 5 / Solar Panel 10 |
MaxBreeze Advantages
- Reduces heat and moisture build-up inside the roof cavity.
- Reduces energy cost of running air conditioners.
- Helps to make your home more comfortable.
- Protects roof insulation from moisture saturation.
- Green product that uses FREE energy, pays for itself.
- Australian designed and owned.
- Straight forward DIY installation.
- Works day & night (with optional battery pack).
- Sleek and stylish design with slim pitch.
- Leak proof – fits all roofs and all locations.
Solar Roof Ventilation Fan Models
MaxBreeze 250 Solar Roof Ventilator
The MaxBreeze MB250 roof air ventilator has a 230mm diameter throat and is Australian made.
Key Features:
- Works during daytime
- Solar powered
- Thermostat included
- Residential installations
- 1 unit sufficient for 100m2
- Straight forward DIY install.
The advanced MB250 MaxBreeze PLUS models boast a humidistat sensor and remote control. The fan will automatically detect and remove moisture laden air from the roof. Use the remote to turn the fan on/off, control the fan speed and adjust the humidistat and thermostat settings. The MB250 Plus also comes with an AC adapter to enable night time operation.
Solar Roof Ventilation Fan Models
MaxBreeze 400 Solar Roof Ventilator
The larger MB400 has a 400mm throat diameter and is the perfect roof air ventilator for larger homes.
- Works during daytime on solar power
- Works at night with optional AC power
- Thermostat included
- Residential and commercial installations
- Straight forward DIY install
- 40W solar panel.
The advanced MB400MaxBreeze PLUS models boast a humidistat sensor and remote control. The fan will automatically detect and remove moisture laden air from the roof. Use the remote to turn the fan on/off, control the fan speed and adjust the humidistat and thermostat settings.
Solar Roof Ventilation Fan Models
MaxBreeze 40W Zephyr Day & Night Solar Roof Ventilator
The MB400 Zephyr is our top of the range roof ventilation system, helping cool your home day and night with solar power.
- Works during daytime on solar power
- Works at night with included battery
- Thermostat controlled
- Residential and commercial installations
- Straight forward DIY install
- 2 x 40W solar panels to power the fan and charge the battery
The Zephyr PLUS models boast a humidistat sensor and remote control. The fan will automatically detect and remove moisture laden air from the roof. Use the remote to turn the fan on/off, control the fan speed and adjust the humidistat and thermostat settings.
How Does MaxBreeze Solar Roof Ventilation Work?
The solar powered MaxBreeze solar roof ventilation fan is the smart, 21st century version of the old Whirly-Bird. The thermostat automatically controls the fan, turning it on as the roof cavity heats up.
- The sun beats down on your roof and heats up the enclosed roof space. On a hot day the roof cavity can heat up to 70°C. This build up of heat radiates into the living space.
- As the temperature in the roof cavity rises the thermostat automatically turns on the MaxBreeze. The solar panel on the MaxBreeze converts sunlight to electricity to power the fan.
- The MazBreeze quietly extracts the hot air from the roof cavity, lowering the cavity temperature.
- MaxBreeze is thermostatically controlled to turn on and off automatically.
Here are some of our MaxBreeze Solar Roof Ventilation reviews from our happy customers.
MaxBreeze Solar Roof Ventilation Reviews
… I noticed a significant reduction in heat inside the house after installing the 400mm MaxBreez and a couple of vents to bring fresh air into the roof space. The difference is especially clear in the media room, which shares a wall with the garage that has no insulation …
Excellent service from quote to completion of a new solar roof ventilator. Solarbright assessed my requirements up front and provided lots information along the way. The whole process was a seamless experience.
Michael did a great job in assisting with the Solar panels, inverter, meter connection and also the Solar Max Breeze Roof ventilation product..the whole process was very quick and to the standards… Would definitely recommend for anyone who is looking for a quality service.
Thanks to Michael at SolarBright for our new roof ventilation system. Michael provided excellent advice and was prompt with the quote! We are happy with the installation which took no time at all and was exactly what was promised. Looking forward to some cooler summer days and nights upstairs. Thanks Michael and team. Highly recommended!!
MaxBreeze Solar Roof Ventilation FAQs
The MaxBreeze MB400 can move 2,200 cubic meters of air per hour and do the work of many wind powered whirly-birds.
The SolarBright custom designed flashings are engineered to perfectly suit Australian roof types providing leak proof installations when the installation instructions are followed.
The MaxBreeze will work when there is no wind unlike a wind powered whirly-bird. When the sun is shining the MaxBreeze automatically turns on when the roof cavity warms up to about 25 degrees.
On hot summer days the temperature in your roof cavity will reach 60 to 65 degrees C. This heat radiates through any insulation down into the home making the air conditioner work harder to cool your home. If air conditioning ducting runs in the cavity, the heat will superheat the ducting and the conditioned air inside making the air conditioner less efficient.
In colder winter months, moisture from everyday activities inside the house can enter the roof cavity. Without proper ventilation, this moisture promotes mold and mildew and saturates insulation.
Most (but not all) roofs have some form of static ventilation. Static vents or ridge vents will help but generally do not provide sufficient air movement to pull heat and moisture from the roof cavity.
The MaxBreeze can be installed by a technician in around an hour and due to the straight forward installation process and seamless flashings, suits DIY.
SolarBright MaxBreeze solar roof fans can be installed virtually on any residential or commercial building. The solar panel can be angled to the position it will collect the most sunlight providing optimal venting performance on all roof slopes.
SolarBright solar power ventilation fans are designed for quiet operation. The MaxBreeze MB250 operates under 44dB and the larger MB400 under 46db.
Yes certain models can. The Zephyr model has built in solar battery that charges during the day to power the fan at night if required. The remote controlled MaxBreeze Plus models have AC power backup for use at night.
Not for standard MaxBreeze solar powered medals. However, the MaxBreeze Plus models comes AC backup power supply which requires the installation of a standard power point in the cavity near the fan.
The quality thermostat controlled MB250starts at around $620 plus installation.
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