The Truth About Bathroom Exhaust Fans
Bathroom
exhaust fans play a great role in determining the quality of the house’s
ventilation system. Its main function is to remove moisture, not just funky
smells and condensation on mirrors. You need to understand that too much
moisture at home can cause damage to the structure of your house including the
walls and also the ceilings. Furthermore, the moisture will also let bacteria,
mildew, molds, and insects grow faster which can lead to health problems of
your family members. Here are some things to consider about bathroom exhaust
fans.
Check your existing fans. You can test your existing fans are good
enough in drawing the air or not. Use a piece of toilet paper and place it up
towards fan’s grill. If you find that the fan holds the tissue stay tight on
the grill then it means that your fan is working just fine. It’s also possible your
current fan can be ineffective in dealing with the function due to age or dust
accumulation. You may want to consider replacing it, new fans these days are
more energy efficient and effective in moving the air circulation inside the
house and removing the moisture.
“In selecting new bathroom exhaust fan,
it is suggested for you to get the quietest, most energy-efficient, and please
consider the size that meets your need. To make it simpler for you to compare
the fans, you can use the HVI ratings that can be found on the packages. The
good ones should have 0.5 sones or less of the rating. The fans should also
consume about 20 watts when they are working.” (BathBlogs.com)
Exhaust fans are like
faucets, to be used daily. So rule of thumb, get a good one, it can save you
money in the long run. If you’re uncomfortable replacing it yourself, refer to
a professional contractor who can determine if your existing electrical can
handle the desired exhaust fan and venting is set up properly.
No comments:
Post a Comment