Bathroom exhaust fan installation Sarnia ON
Most bathrooms in homes and businesses these days have a fan. What purpose does it serve? Well, it helps to remove fumes from cleaning agents, which can lower the risk of allergies and headaches. But most people identify the fan’s use as something that removes moisture and odours. Moisture removal is important to reduce the growth of mould.
Here’s a question some of us might wonder, but never bothered looking up. Well here it is: How long should we keep the fan on? After a shower, aim to leave the fan on for roughly twenty minutes to circulate the moist air out of the vent. However, be careful not to leave the fan on overnight as this can cause the ball bearings to lock, overheating the motor, and potentially creating a fire risk. |
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If you’re looking for skilled and affordable bathroom exhaust fan installers, look no further. Our bathroom fan installation service is top notch and done in a timely manner to minimize interruptions to your daily life.
A common question we get is “who can install a bathroom exhaust fan?” Put another way, “do I need an electrician to install a bathroom exhaust fan?” Although some home and business owners opt to contact a local handyman, our belief is that when you’re dealing with real estate that you care about, you would want to contact the most skilled trade to perform a particular task. Since a bathroom exhaust fan installation requires some potentially tricky wiring, you’d be better off contacting a licensed electrician. Once the wiring is complete, you can contact a handyman to patch up the drywall or complete other finishing tasks.
How long does it take to replace a bathroom exhaust fan?
It ranges from 2-4 hours for a new install, but is likely less for a replacement service.
How much does it cost to replace a bathroom fan vent?
With labour and materials, expect to pay a range between $200 to $500 depending on the complexity of the job. The job is more complicated if it’s a brand new install and/or the venting outlet is trickier.
Where can the fan be vented to?
This one should be followed with no exceptions. It should always be vented towards the outside of the home. If you have an attic, do not vent it to the attic even if the attic itself is vented towards the outside. The excess condensation and moisture will create a breeding ground for mould in the wet insulation, and the wood is more likely to rot.
What are other considerations?
The takeaway is to ask a licensed electrician to install the bathroom exhaust fan. We are very skilled and experienced in this service so once you contact us, you’ll know you’re in good hands.
A common question we get is “who can install a bathroom exhaust fan?” Put another way, “do I need an electrician to install a bathroom exhaust fan?” Although some home and business owners opt to contact a local handyman, our belief is that when you’re dealing with real estate that you care about, you would want to contact the most skilled trade to perform a particular task. Since a bathroom exhaust fan installation requires some potentially tricky wiring, you’d be better off contacting a licensed electrician. Once the wiring is complete, you can contact a handyman to patch up the drywall or complete other finishing tasks.
How long does it take to replace a bathroom exhaust fan?
It ranges from 2-4 hours for a new install, but is likely less for a replacement service.
How much does it cost to replace a bathroom fan vent?
With labour and materials, expect to pay a range between $200 to $500 depending on the complexity of the job. The job is more complicated if it’s a brand new install and/or the venting outlet is trickier.
Where can the fan be vented to?
This one should be followed with no exceptions. It should always be vented towards the outside of the home. If you have an attic, do not vent it to the attic even if the attic itself is vented towards the outside. The excess condensation and moisture will create a breeding ground for mould in the wet insulation, and the wood is more likely to rot.
What are other considerations?
- Choose the right size fan for your bathroom. Follow this formula based on bathroom dimensions: length (ft) x width (ft) x 0.13 will give you the proper CFM (fan’s efficiency in moving air in cubic feet per metre) Don’t forget to account for the duct run allowance for the fan.
- Choose the right location. Close to or very near the shower on the ceiling is ideal since steam rises. On the ceiling over the toilet is fine as well as long as it’s near the shower.
- Consider how loud the fan will be. Modern fans that have a 1.5 sone rating will be nice and quiet.
The takeaway is to ask a licensed electrician to install the bathroom exhaust fan. We are very skilled and experienced in this service so once you contact us, you’ll know you’re in good hands.
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