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.
Fitting a bathroom extractor fan.
In this video i give a step by step guide of how to fit install and wire a bathroom.
In order to draw moisture out of the bathroom read on for a guide on installing an extractor fan in your bathroom ceiling.
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.
How to fit a bathroom extractor fan.
Extractor fans do a great job of removing excess moisture in the air.
The shower produces a lot of condensation on the two outside cold walls and we have had an electrician in to quote for fitting an extractor fan.
A fan fitted in zone 1 as close to the steam source as possible will give the best extraction solution.
There are a few things to keep in mind before beginning the installation process.
Bathroom extractor fan checklist.
Replacing a noisy fan can be cheaper than repairing it.
This enables the fan to draw fresh air and operate far more efficiently.
How to fit and install a bathroom extractor fan with or without a timer.
Standard extractor fans cost around 50 but silent models are more expensive.
An inline fan fitted above the ceiling with a grille mounted above the bath or shower gives the best combination of extraction rate low noise and ease of installation.
And if you stay in the bathroom long enough your walls will start to sweat.
Always remember to crack a window or door open after using the bathroom.
The bathroom is the most humid room so needs good ventilation.
So where is the best place to fit a bathroom extractor fan.
Hi would really appreciate some advice on bathroom extraction.
Lower the fan into place and secure it with drywall screws then use flexible duct pipes to vent the fan to the outside.