Fitting A Bathroom Extractor Fan

Hi would really appreciate some advice on bathroom extraction.

Fitting a bathroom extractor fan. Extractor fans do a great job of removing excess moisture in the air. In order to draw moisture out of the bathroom read on for a guide on installing an extractor fan in your bathroom ceiling. How to fit a bathroom extractor fan. Bathroom extractor fan checklist.

Standard extractor fans cost around 50 but silent models are more expensive. Extractor fan fitting is simple if you are only replacing an existing unit and it can provide great results. We have a small bathroom 10ft x 8ft with a shower over the bath. Lower the fan into place and secure it with drywall screws then use flexible duct pipes to vent the fan to the outside.

The bathroom is the most humid room so needs good ventilation. So where is the best place to fit a bathroom extractor fan. There are a few things to keep in mind before beginning the installation process. If you are fitting a fan in a new spot on the ceiling you will have to cut a hole through the ceiling and into the loft space.

In this video i give a step by step guide of how to fit install and wire a bathroom. To install a bathroom fan go into your attic and clear away the insulation where the fan will go then return to the bathroom and use a jigsaw to cut out the hole for the fan. How to fit and install a bathroom extractor fan with or without a timer. Replacing a noisy fan can be cheaper than repairing it.

Whenever you have a bath or shower the steam generated from the hot water in your bathroom will eventually cause the moisture in the air to linger around and form a mist. And if you stay in the bathroom long enough your walls will start to sweat. A fan fitted in zone 1 as close to the steam source as possible will give the best extraction solution. This enables the fan to draw fresh air and operate far more efficiently.