A bathroom exhaust fan is designed to remove excess humidity and moisture from the area to prevent condensation and mold growth. A good quality fan will keep your home feeling dry and comfortable and ensure that bathroom odors stay in the bathroom.
How do know if your fan should be replaced?
- Most homes have low-quality exhaust fans installed at the time of construction, and they are rarely replaced or updated by the home owner. Contractors, builders, and even home owners tend to spend money on the fixtures in the home that are most often see. Most people won’t notice their fans until they notice mold, humidity, or a failure.
- Your fan rattles, whines, or shakes when it starts up (this may mean the bearings are failing)
- Your fan has totally stopped working
- Your bathroom doesn’t have a fan at all
- Your current fan does not adequately remove moisture during showering
- Your current fan is too noisy to be used frequently
- Your current fan drips or shows evidence of corrosion
- You see evidence of mold growth on the walls or ceiling in the bathroom
You should consider upgrading your bathroom fan if:
How often should your bathroom fan be used?
- Bathroom fans should be used at all times during showering, and preferably for 30-60 minutes after you have finished showering. This will help to address steam in the air and facilitate drying the shower stall rapidly which will limit mold growth on the caulking and grout.
- Most contractor-grade bathroom units are too noisy to be left on after showering, but newer high-quality models are almost silent
What types of exhaust fans do we install?
We generally install exhaust fans from Panasonic’s Whisper Series including:
Panasonic Whisper Quiet
- Energy efficient DC motor
- Quiet operation
- Dependable and durable construction
Panasonic Whisper Lite
- Energy efficient DC motor
- Quiet operation
- Dependable and durable construction
- Optional light fixture
Panasonic Whisper Green
- Energy efficient DC motor
- Quiet operation
- Dependable and durable construction
- Constant-flow setting for whole-house ventilation
- Automatic motion-sensor activation
Panasonic Whisper Warm
- Energy efficient DC motor
- Quiet operation
- Dependable and durable construction
- Warming heat function
How should a bathroom exhaust fan be vented?
Bathroom fans should be vented fully to the exterior via a dedicated roof jack or a wall vent. The fan should be connected to the vent with sealed and insulated ducting to prevent leaking humidity and condensation dripping. We can install the appropriate venting and ducting to make sure that your fan functions efficiently and does not do any damage to your attic or ceiling.
What rooms should have an exhaust fan?
Some of the more common areas are:
- Bathroom
- Kitchen
- Laundry Room
- Basement
- Sauna
Which fan is right for you?
After looking at the construction of your home, measuring the ceiling space and joist depth, and discussing your specific needs we can you to choose the proper fans for your home.
How much does it cost to replace or install a fan?
The pricing for replacing or installing a high-quality exhaust fan starts at around $350 goes up from there based on the model and complexity of the project. Below are some of the factors that may come into play when determining a final cost. We will always be sure to provide you with a clear scope of working and price before we get started.
- Model of fan requested
- Is there an existing electrical hookup and duct?
- Are there any special concerns in regards to lead or asbestos?
- Does the installation require new ducting or a new exterior vent?