What To Consider When Buying a Bathroom Fan
A bathroom fan is a motorized ventilation device that removes excess moisture from a damp space (bathroom, shower room, laundry room), and exchanges it with fresh air from the outside. They are particularly important in airtight spaces (without windows or windows that won’t open). A good bathroom exhaust fan not only refreshes stale air but also prevents condensation, eliminates odors and stops mold from forming.
Every bathroom should have one. They’re also relatively easy to install or replace yourself. Here’s how.
“[The] most important consideration is where the fan will be vented,” says Vincent R. Christofora, Jr. PE, owner of Woodstock Hardware in Woodstock, New York. “A bathroom fan can be vented through an exterior wall or the roof. And no, you cannot just vent the fan into an unfinished attic space,” warns Christofora. “Doing so will add excess moisture to that space and can/will lead to mold problems there.”
If you’re on the hunt for a bathroom exhaust fan for your upcoming renovation project, important design elements and features to look for include:
- Airflow capacity (CFM; cubic feet per minute);
- Energy efficiency;
- Noise level (Stay away from sone rating of 2.0 or higher. A sone is a unit of loudness.);
- Integrated lighting;
- Built-in heater;
- Motion sensors;
- Bluetooth connectivity.
For optimal performance, make sure the bathroom fan you choose is powerful enough for the space and is properly installed. Following are eight excellent choices.
Article source here: 8 Best Bathroom Fans of 2021
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