Bathroom exhaust fans regulate the internal atmosphere of the room by reducing excess humidity and eliminating odors. Because the hot water used in regular baths and showers release potentially damaging levels of moisture into the room, an exhaust fan is necessary to prevent the build-up of excess condensation, leading to the growth of mold and mildew.
Fan Features
A light fixture can double the natural impact of a bathroom exhaust fan, especially if the room is lacking in abundant overhead light, or you are particularly design-minded and would like to keep the decorations of the room consistent.
An automatic timer allows you to regulate moisture with minimal effort. This would make the fan as low-maintenance as possible.
Moving Air
The correct kind of fan must meet certain specifications in relation to the dimensions of your room, because the size of the space is a factor in air regulation. According to the Home Ventilation Institute, an effective bathroom exhaust fan moves air at the rate of one cubic foot of air per minute per square foot.
Even a small half-bath must have a fan, which is capable of processing 50 cubic feet per minute. A room larger than 100 square feet will require a factor of 50 CFM per fixture, meaning for the bath/shower and toilet, especially as an air conditioning vent is generally not present in a bathroom.
Many models of top branded bathroom exhaust fans are available at affordable prices. Many of these are capable of 100,000 hours of continuous use and emit little noise when in use. Thanks to the high demand for environmentally conscientious appliances, energy efficient models are also offered by several top brands.
Their respective websitse offer suggestions for customers based on the dimensions of the room as well as the features they seek.
Adding Lights
Once the performance specifications have been met, you can look into the options for light fixtures to add a special touch to the room. Bathroom exhaust fans often come with traditional or modern style light fixtures, and customizable colors to blend well with the established palette of the bathroom.
Not only are exhaust fans useful for protecting your bathroom against mold and mildew, they are easy to install. By simply installing a bathroom exhaust fan, you will achieve a more pleasant atmosphere and prevent water damage to your walls, ceilings, and floors.
Since air conditioners are generally not used in bathrooms, their drying (dehumidification) properties are not present and as such there needs to be a means of remocing excess moisture from the atmosphere. This function is fulfilled by the ventillation fan that exhausts the moist air fcrom the room.
