Bathroom Exhaust Fans

 Bathroom vent fans come in different shapes, styles and sizes to suit different requirements according to the bathroom size. A bathroom vent fan takes out the unnecessary moisture and bad odors inside the bathroom and changes the atmosphere. It is very compact and noise free and will hardly be noticed in the bathroom. But its presence will surely prove to be beneficial in the long run. It's advisable to invest money in silent exhaust fans since they would never make their presence felt. The fans with HVI rating (which determines whether the fans are noisy or not) mentioned on the package are recommended for purchase. If the sound level of a fan is 0.5 sones, then it would consume just 20 watt of electricity and will be more economical, whereas a fan with a sound level of around 4 sones will consume 80 watt of electricity. So, silent bathroom vent fans are recommended not just because of their silent presence but also because of their low consumption of electricity.

Bathroom Exhaust Fans - Huge Collection of
Latest Bathroom Fan Styles. Free Shipping Deals!.

A bathroom exhaust fan provides good ventilation, which prevents moisture and excess build-up of mold and mildew.

Bathroom ceiling fans are called intermittent ventilation and are used to capture and remove pollutants quickly at the source. The purpose is to exhaust excessive moisture or pollutants before they can spread to other parts of the house. Areas requiring this type of ventilation are bathrooms, kitchens, utility rooms, exercise rooms, workshops, garages and home offices.

What size bathroom exhaust fan will I need?

For bathrooms up to 100 square feet in area, it is recommended that an exhaust fan provide 1 cfm per square foot at approximately eight air changes per hour. For proper ventilation, the fan should be left on for around 20 minutes after usage; you may want to install an automatic timer.

For an 8'x5' room with an 8' ceiling = 40 sq ft, you will need a fan rated at 40cfm. For larger bathrooms install a 150cfm fan so that the air can be pulled through the entire room and exhausted at a central location. Or, you can install multi fans; one over the toilet, in the shower, and over the tub. This second method is very effective and provides ventilation where and when it's needed, but both methods work well.

Where should I install the fan?

Typically the exhaust points should be located over or near the shower or tub and in an enclosed water closet.

If mirrors stay steamed up or the grill is dripping water, is the fan(s) operating correctly?

You could try leaving the bathroom fan on longer to carry out more moisture, or check the design of the duct work. Poor design or damage may prevent the fan from moving the moisture out. You can insulate the ducts and check the roof jack which may be allowing rain to come into the duct, or it could be that condensation from warm, humid air in the house is striking the cold duct surface.

What is a sone level

Sound levels are measured in sones. The higher the sone level, the noisier the fan. Buy as quiet a fan as you can afford. The way a fan is installed will affect its noise level. A low-sone fan attached to a duct that twists and turns, or is kinked or too small, will be just as noisy as the noisiest model.

Bathroom Exhaust Fans - Huge Collection of Latest Bathroom Fan Styles. Free Shipping Deals!.

Progress Lighting White Bath/Exhaust Fans (Fan Only - 70 CFM) - PV002-30

(By:-ProgressLighting) Offered in a wide variety of styles and ranges Progress Lighting exhaust fans can meet any residential bath fan application Standard 50CFM cubic feet per minute and 70CFM fans can provide general exhaust vantilation for most any room size Additionally combination models are available to give the functionality and convenience of an exhast fan and a light in one unit For more elegant look decorative fan options are available in brushed nickel chrome and white to match exsisting bathroom fixtures faucets towel holders etc or other Progress Lighting fixtures All fans are shipped such that the galvanized fan housing can be installed prior to the motor/grill assembly Such packaging provides ease of installation Fans can be ceiling or wall mounted Polycarbonate models have grills that are dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning 70 cfm bath fan Sound level rating 6 0 sones Finish Textured White finish with rectangular polycarbonate grill Width/Diameter 8-1/2 in Height 5-1/4 in

Nutone Double 250W Bulb Heat With 70 CFM Exhaust Fan- 9427P

Two-Bulb Heat-A-Vent Model 9427P Enjoy 500W silent instant warmth and quiet ventilation Provision for heat and light using one heat lamp and one incandescent lamp Automatic reset thermal protection Unit mounts easily in 2 in x 8 in joists

Progress Lighting White Bath/Exhaust Fan/Light Combination Unit 50 CFM - PV003-30

(By:-ProgressLighting) Offered in a wide variety of styles and ranges Progress Lighting exhaust fans can meet any residential bath fan application Standard 50CFM cubic feet per minute and 70CFM fans can provide general exhaust vantilation for most any room size Additionally combination models are available to give the functionality and convenience of an exhast fan and a light in one unit For more elegant look decorative fan options are available in brushed nickel chrome and white to match exsisting bathroom fixtures faucets towel holders etc or other Progress Lighting fixtures All fans are shipped such that the galvanized fan housing can be installed prior to the motor/grill assembly Such packaging provides ease of installation Fans can be ceiling or wall mounted Polycarbonate models have grills that are dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning 50 cfm bath fan Sound level rating 4 0 sones Light included Finish Textured White finish with round polycarbonate grill Width/Diameter 12-1/2 in Height 6-1/4 in Lamp Quantity One Lamp Type Medium Base Lamp Wattage 60w max

Bathroom Exhaust Fans - Huge Collection of Latest Bathroom Fan Styles. Free Shipping Deals!.