What are whirlybirds?

A cost-effective way to remove hot air from your home, whirlybirds minimise excessive temperatures and protect your home from the elements. Keep reading to find out more about the benefits of installing WhirlyBirds roof vents in your home.

The cost-effective cooling system for your home

Whirlybirds, also known as turbine vents, are a type of semi-mechanical roof vent that can be installed onto sheds and houses to help remove heat from the ceiling cavity.

They look like cylindrical domes with fins that spin in accordance with the wind speed. In passive, traditional whirlybirds, the fins create a vacuum, sucking up warm air to expel it from a roof cavity.

Being cheap to install, whirlybird roof vents are a viable alternative to larger ventilation systems – especially in smaller houses or apartments.



In larger buildings, whirlybirds can play a crucial part in establishing an effective ventilation system. A whirlybird becomes more valuable when teamed with other ventilation options like soffit vents and ridge vents – or powered options for whole-house cooling.

Speak to a member of our team today to learn more about our range of whirlybird products and how they can benefit your home

Solar whirlybirds

Whirlybird technology is continually improving, with the most popular innovation being solar powered whirlybirds. Solar powered whirlybirds are environmentally friendly and can operate when no wind is present. Their energy-storage battery even allows them to charge up during the day enough to continue through the night.

Our quality range of solar-powered whirlybirds have been specifically chosen based on:

Ventilation

Traditional whirlybirds require wind or built-up hot air rising through the roof of your house to work, meaning on muggy, humid days, your house can be left with no ventilation until the heat becomes unbearable. 

Our solar whirlybirds, however, are active when it matters. They do not need built-up hot air or wind to work, but are active from dawn to dusk, whether they are storing energy or providing ventilation. In Australia's humid climate this is invaluable.

Air flow

All whirlybirds provide airflow when they are working, but if there is no wind or no built-up hot air, traditional whirlybirds won't work. Solar whirlybirds can provide airflow throughout the building regardless of wind conditions or the interior heat in the building. So long as the solar whirlybird has power, which it gains every day, even on overcast days, solar whirlybirds will never fail.

Temperature effectiveness

Our solar whirlybirds have an in-built thermostat that ensures that solar whirlybirds do not activate when it is too cold in winter. Traditional whirlybirds will continue to operate in winter, sucking heat out of your building when you need it most. Solar whirlybirds will not activate on cold winter days, helping to retain heat within your building.

Moisture and mildew control

During winter, excessive amounts of moisture can gather in the roof space and lead to the formation of mould and mildew, which can cause health problems for the occupants if left untreated. The ventilation provided by whirlybirds can remove moisture from the building and our solar whirlybirds can remove up to 20 to 40 times more moisture per minute than traditional whirlybirds.

Running costs

Because our solar whirlybirds are powered through solar energy, there are no running costs associated with our whirlybirds.

Energy efficiency

Our 20 watt whirlybirds are 20 times more powerful than a passive whirlybird, and our 40 watt whirlybirds are 40 times more powerful. Bottom-line, you'll save more money with our solar-powered whirlybirds because you'll need fewer units to effectively cool your home.

Contact us

Based in Bundaberg, we can supply high-quality whirlybirds to customers across the surrounding regions including Rockhampton, Gladstone, Hervey Bay, Maryborough, Gympie, Mt. Perry, Monto, and more. From supplying whirlybird products to installations, maintenance, and restorations, our team of experienced professionals have the skills and expertise to get the job done. Contact us today by giving us a call or completing our online form and learn how you can enjoy energy-efficient cooling with our cost-saving whirlybird solutions.

Bundaberg QLD 4670, Australia