XCHANGER Reversible Basement Fans, IAQ, Ventilation & Air Transfer Fans
XCHANGER™ Reversible Basement Fans
Ventilate Damp, Musty Basements / Improve Indoor Air Quality
Many homes have damp basements that are stale, musty or smelly because of seasonal water issues, sump pits, floor drains or general lack of air exchange. The XCHANGER Basement Fan is the economical and simple way to automatically ventilate your basement to eliminate basement odors and reduce humidity.
Also use the XchangeR™ to:
Exhaust musty air or air contaminated by wood off-gassing or radon
Supply fresh make up air in tight homes or for stoves and fireplaces
Position one fan in each direction for balanced fresh air exchange
Ventilate hot garages, storage areas and workshops
Keep cabins and lake homes fresh
Dilute basement radon levels
Easily flip ONE or BOTH fans to have them*:
- Exhaust musty air or air contaminated by wood off-gassing or radon
- Supply fresh make up air in tight homes or for stoves and fireplaces
- Position one fan in each direction for balanced fresh air exchange
* All three orientations exceed ASHRAE 62.2-2007
Ventilation Air Requirements

Features of the X2D and X2R:
- Ultra quiet dual fans for exhaust, supply or balanced air exchange
- Simple plug-in electrical (6′ cords) and very low power use
- Installs through rim joist of 16″ on center or greater floor joists or through wall

X2D

X2R
X2D includes the fans and hood all in one compact unit. Includes dehumidistat control and magnetic draft stops to prevent unwanted air from entering your home. Install X2D through a 12 ¼ x 5 ¼ inch opening in a basement rim joist or any outside wall. Plug XchangeR fans into dehumidistat control and plug control into standard outlet.
Use X2R in applications where outside hood must be located in a different room than the fans are installed in. Hang X2R from floor joist / truss or secure to wall. Install hood through 13 3/4″ x 6 1/2″ oval opening utilizing template and duct 6” flex to X2R collars on fan housing. The X2R includes magnetic draft stops to prevent unwanted air from entering your home. It does not include a dehumidistat control so that it can be paired with the type of control that best fits the application.
X2D Unique Features:
Adjustable dehumidistat and separate on/off switches for each of the quiet 90 CFM fans
Magnetic draft stops prevent unwanted air from entering your home
X2R Unique Features:
Hood separate from fans for installation flexibility
Fan assembly mounts from floor joist / truss or on wall in any orientation for ease of installation and flexibility
Magnetic draft stops prevent unwanted air from entering your home
X2D Accessories
DT2-6 6″ Duct Take-Off
SCP Speed Control
SWR Switch-It Wireless Outlet
X2R Accessories
DH2P Dehumidistat Control
BD-6 6″ Spring Return Back-draft Damper
DT2-6 6″ Duct Take-Off
SCP Speed Control
SWR Switch-It Wireless Outlet
For less than the cost of a portable dehumidifier and at a fraction of the operating expense, reduce humidity levels and eliminate the musty smell of basement mold by installing a Tjernlund XCHANGER basement fan.
Specifications for Models X2D and X2R
Number of Fans Operating | Voltage | Watts | Amps | CFM |
1 | 120 VAC | 36 | 0.3 | 90 |
2 | 120 VAC | 72 | 0.6 | 180 |
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