The design of any residential or public building requires a ventilation system, which, as a rule, operates due to the natural flow of air. However, over time, the system often loses its effectiveness, as ventilation channels become clogged. If you notice that there is a mist in your bathroom or a mirror in the bathroom, mold has appeared, the toilet remains unpleasant after visiting for a long time, and condensation accumulates on the furniture, plumbing and walls, then you have the option to install a fan for the bathroom or toilet .
Fan selection
If the question of whether a fan is needed in the bathroom is already decided in your case, then how to make the right choice and get a really practical device? First, you need to determine the type and volume of the particular room where the fan will be installed. In accordance with the current regulations, each room must comply with the frequency of air exchange, that is, per unit time, the air must be completely renewed a certain number of times. If you multiply the volume of your bathroom by this figure, you will get the necessary fan power.
The bathroom is the wettest room in the house. If you have not decided what kind of bathtub better to choose a fan, then pay attention to models with a humidity sensor and a timer. Such a device operates in an automatic mode, that is, with increased humidity it is switched on without human intervention. When choosing a fan with a timer for the bathroom, where the humidity is too high, give preference to models with splash protection. Thanks to a special design, water can not get into the duct, reducing the risk of a short circuit to a minimum.
If the ventilation system in the house is working normally, you can buy a normal exhaust fan for the bathroom, mounted in the hood. It is manually controlled or connected to a lighting device. To save on electricity consumption, purchase a model with an auto-off timer. Typically, such models of household fans for the bathroom after a person leaves work for another 25 minutes, and then turn off. Please note, in the presence of a common channel in the bathroom, toilet and kitchen fan should be equipped with a check valve, preventing unpleasant smells from entering into adjacent rooms.
Helpful Tips
Remember that connecting even the most expensive, modern, noiseless and high-quality fan in the bathroom does not mean that you can exclude natural ventilation in the room. In order for the air exchange to be effective, at least leave a 1.5-cm gap between the door and the floor. In the shower cubicle , only low-voltage models of household exhaust fans can be installed, because your safety is above all! As an alternative, a duct ventilation system is suitable.
Installation in the bathroom fan does not cause any special difficulties, but it is better to entrust it to professionals. They not only carry out the installation of the device, but also clean the ventilation duct, lubricate the bearings, clean the blades.