MaxBreeze Solar Roof Ventilation
Keep your home cooler and healthier with an energy-saving ventilation solution
MaxBreeze Solar Roof Ventilators draw heat and moisture out of your roof space using renewable solar energy. Designed and owned in Australia by SolarBright, they offer an efficient way to reduce heat and improve comfort.
Why Choose MaxBreeze Solar Roof Ventilation?
- Lower Energy Bills: Reduce heat in your home and workspaces and ease the strain on air conditioning systems.
- Automatic Operation: Controlled by a thermostat to turn on when roof cavity temperatures rise.
- Solar + Battery Options: Choose models with an integrated battery for operation after dark or during cloudy weather.
- Quiet, Reliable Performance: Features a high-quality brushless DC motor for long-lasting, whisper-quiet operation.
MaxBreeze Solar 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.
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Prevents Heat & Moisture Buildup in the Roof Cavity
The solar powered MaxBreeze works tirelessly on sunny days to remove heat and moisture from the roof cavity. This helps cools the home and prevent moisture buildup in the roof space.
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Helps Reduce Air-Con Costs
On hot days your roof cavity can heat up to 65° and your ceilings can reach 35°. The MaxBreeze helps control this heat so your air-con does not have to work as hard to cool the home.
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Thermostat Controlled
The smart MaxBreeze turns on when the cavity temperature reaches 25°C so it only works on days when you need it.
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Australian Owned & Designed
The MaxBreeze roof ventilator is Australian designed and owned by SolarBright, an Australian owned family business. The MB250 model is made in Australia.
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Day & Night Roof Models
The MaxBreeze Zephyr model is a solar roof air ventilator that can function day and night. At night it is powered by a built in solar battery that is charged during the day. This helps cool your home on hot summer nights.
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Quick Installation & Suits DIY
The MaxBreeze can be rapidly installed a couple of hours by SolarBright's experienced installers or distributors across Australia. It is also suitable for DIY.
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Remote Control
The MaxLight Plus model features remote control for auto on/off override
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Adjustable Fan Speed
The MaxBreeze Plus model also features fully adjustable fan speed.
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Humidistat Controlled
With a built in humidistat the MaxBreeze Plus will automatically come on when it detects excess moisture build-up in the roof cavity.
Talk to James, SolarBright's Skylight and Ventilation Expert
As a SolarBright Consultant, James helped thousands of our customers, designing skylight and solar powered ventilation solutions to meet their requirements for their homes.
Book free consultancyMaxBreeze Solar Roof Fan Specs
| K-MB250/PLUS |
K-MB400S/PLUS (Standard) |
K-MB400Z/PLUS (Zephyr) |
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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 | 800³m/h | 2,200m³/h | 2,200m³/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 |
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.”
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.
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
Here are some of the frequently asked questions about MaxBreeze Solar Roof Ventilation. If you still have any questions, please free to get in touch with us and one of our friendly team members will be happy to help.
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How much air can a MaxBreeze solar fan move?
The MaxBreeze MB400 can move 2,200 cubic meters of air per hour and do the work of many wind powered whirly-birds.
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Do MaxBreeze solar fans leak?
The SolarBright custom designed flashings are engineered to perfectly suit Australian roof types providing leak proof installations when the installation instructions are followed.
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Does solar roof ventilation work when there is no wind?
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.
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Why is solar roof ventilation important?
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.
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Does my roof already have ventilation?
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.
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Is a MaxBreeze solar powered ventilation fan difficult to install?
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.
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What type of roof can a MaxBreeze fan be installed on?
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.
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How quiet are MaxBreeze fans?
SolarBright solar power ventilation fans are designed for quiet operation. The MaxBreeze MB250 operates under 44dB and the larger MB400 under 46db.
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Can MaxBreeze solar fans run at night?
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.
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Is there any electrical wiring required to install solar fans?
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.
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How expensive are solar roof ventilation fans?
The quality thermostat controlled MB250starts at around $620 plus installation.
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