Island Cooling was founded in 2008 by brothers Ivan and Al Whitworth to provide energy efficient cooling products that help people enjoy their homes. We are proud to provide our customers with quality products that stand the test of time. We look forward to bringing you the best home cooling solutions and great customer service and support. Thank you for the opportunity to work with you.
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Is it hotter in your home than on your lanai? QuietCool is an energy-efficient cooling system that works by drawing hot air out of the house and pulling fresh air into the living space, making it a perfect fit for Hawaii's lifestyle and local home construction. Island Cooling is run by brothers Ivan and Al Whitworth.
With our warm sunshine and cool trade winds, Hawaii's beautiful climate is moderated by the temperature of the surrounding ocean. In most of the state the range between the coldest and warmest months averages less than 10° F difference. In the leeward areas, temperatures in the low 90's may be reached on several days during the year, but temperatures higher than these are unusual.
When we leave our homes for the day, the air heats up and stagnates. This hot air rises and expands, making the home uncomfortable and preventing cooler air from entering. During hotter days, in-home temperatures can reach 100 plus degrees. Hot expanding air also accounts for the difficulty in using small fans to blow cool air into the home as these fans lack the volume of air movement needed to rid the home of heat.
Looking for that edge to your listing or project? Hawaii's indoor/ outdoor lifestyle is a big part of what makes our islands unique. The values and features of QuietCool include equipment that is maintenance free, compatible with energy efficient living and an open-air lifestyle. We work with real estate professionals and our partners so that you can add this large value with a small investment.
Whole house fans are the most energy efficient cooling systems available. Many Hawaii homeowners are able to reduce or eliminate A/C usage during all but the hottest days. This allows homeowners to recapture their investment quicker than many other energy efficiency products. A QuietCool whole house fan system exchanges the volume of air inside your home 20-30 times per hour.
Reviews (16)
James Oshiro
Jan 21, 2022
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Island Cooling installed our whole house fan in 2017. The process and service was top notch. Install went so smoothly and was arranged by Al Whitworth. We love the fan and use it nearly everyday. It really helps the ventilation in our house and keeps it cool. Just recently, we wanted the remote switch installed (as it wasn't available when we initially installed it) along with some other issues fixed and he arranged everything to go be done so easily. I have had nothing but great service from Al. He'll even follow up with the you on the work done. He's been so easy to work with. I highly recommend
Clint Eastwoo
Dec 16, 2021
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Our Whole House fan wouldn’t shut off. I called Island Cooling around 8 PM that night and Al answered my call right then. I wasn’t surprised because the service is great. Al said he would have someone come out to the house the next day to fix the problem. A representative of Island Cooling came out an fixed the problem and there was no charge. Wow if that isn’t service, dependability I don’t know what is. If I need a question I need answered regarding my whole house fan Al from Island Cooling always answers my call. I would recommend Island Cooling to everyone and these fans really do work
Wilma Uyehara
Dec 03, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Ivan replaced our attic fan motor - they have very good customer service and do a terrific job! They are always friendly and respond to our concerns. I would highly recommend Island Cooling. We were very satisfied with their work.
Ivan replaced our attic fan motor - they have very good customer service and do a terrific job! They are always friendly and respond to our concerns. I would highly recommend Island Cooling. We were very satisfied with their work.
J. K.
Nov 17, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
I live in Halawa and had a whole house fan installed about 2 years ago. Since the fan installation, I have only used the A/C a couple of times. All other times, have used the whole house fan. Keeps the house comfortable during the summer heat. Island Air (Ivan) is professional and very responsive to questions.
I live in Halawa and had a whole house fan installed about 2 years ago. Since the fan installation, I have only used the A/C a couple of times. All other times, have used the whole house fan. Keeps the house comfortable during the summer heat. Island Air (Ivan) is professional and very responsive to questions.
Lucia Mikasa
Jul 01, 2021
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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.
Jordan Chang
Jun 21, 2021
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I've had my whole house fan (QuietCool) since 2011 and it's been running flawlessly. Very happy with how it cools my home, although it requires more frequent vacuuming.
Recently, I had some tenants cause some damage to my home. I contacted Al, whom originally sold me and installed the fan in 2011, and he was able to walk me through some diagnosis and repairs over email and thru the phone. That saved me a site visit and hundreds of dollars in repairs. He was very professional and patient and did a great job explaining how to do some basic upkeep items. If I ever move to another home and need a
Recently, I had some tenants cause some damage to my home. I contacted Al, whom originally sold me and installed the fan in 2011, and he was able to walk me through some diagnosis and repairs over email and thru the phone. That saved me a site visit and hundreds of dollars in repairs. He was very professional and patient and did a great job explaining how to do some basic upkeep items. If I ever move to another home and need a
Robert Burns
Jun 18, 2021
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Island cooling is very professional, and the subcontractors they use are also very professional and did a great job at installing my exhaust fan system. They have quality equipment they’re very experienced and knowledgeable and helping you pick a design a system for your house. They’re easy to work with and just very nice people. I would recommend them to anyone looking to install this type of system at her home.
Shawn C.
Nov 06, 2020
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During the summer days, the sweltering heat can be brutal during the mid day. And on days when there's no wind. We were really skeptical when researching ways to cool down our vaulted style ceiling home. We thought of Central Air, but didn't like the high cost of paying for electric. We thought about adding a second roof but didn't like the $20k + Money it would cost to put additional weight on the top of the house. So we researched about Quiet Cool fan systems. That was basically our cheapest option and a few months later, we are really glad we chose this option. We have
Sharon J.
Aug 30, 2020
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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!
Clarissa C.
Aug 12, 2020
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Ivan from Island Cooling provides the best service ever! He is extremely knowledgable about his products, and strives to find the best solutions to meet your needs. AC Electric did a great job installing the fans, and New World Roofing put up the attic vents nicely. Ivan is always reachable, and responded right away when the noise from one of the fans was louder than expected. He came over promptly and took care of the problem. The fans have performed as promised, and I am a very satisfied customer. I am now a "fan" of this outstanding local company!
Kristin T.
Jun 21, 2020
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We recently installed a single fan in our living room, and it makes the whole house so much cooler and comfortable. We are very happy with our purchase, and Ivan and his team were amazing and very professional every step of the way. I would highly recommend contacting them if you are looking to keep your home cool before the hot summer weather rolls in.
Trevis T.
May 28, 2020
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I've never posted on Yelp before but felt like it was important to share the experience I had with Island Cooling. We purchased a QuietCool whole house fan seven years ago (2013) from Al at Island Cooling. The two-fan system came with a 10-year manufacturers warranty. Just recently one of the two whole house fan motors began to malfunction. Last week Friday afternoon, I contacted Al via email explaining the situation and a video of the malfunctioning fan and he responded within 20 minutes to let me know that my fan motor was most likely in the process of failing, it was still under warranty
Steve G.
May 19, 2020
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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
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
Gayle K.
May 19, 2020
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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
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
Jennifer J.
May 18, 2020
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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
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
Matt F.
Jun 10, 2019
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While visiting O’ahu from the mainland through the week of Thanksgiving 2019, I contacted these guys about a Sol-Lux awning they installed earlier in the year that my parents were having some operational issues with. They came to the house the day I contacted them, logically went through root-cause analysis and identified the likely issue. The needed part has been ordered and will be installed at a very, very reasonable price.
Although I will be leaving to travel back to the mainland before the part arrives and will be installed, they have assured me that they will continue to be in constant
Although I will be leaving to travel back to the mainland before the part arrives and will be installed, they have assured me that they will continue to be in constant