Bathroom Exhaust Ceiling Fan

Who could have ever thought 100 years back that there would be exhaust ceiling fans in bathrooms? Of course a bathroom is considered to be one place where it is important or rather necessary to have an exhaust fan so that all the fumes and stench can be removed. A bathroom exhaust ceiling fan can provide proper ventilation and at the same time add to the décor. You can install a simple or standard bathroom exhaust ceiling fan or you can go for the designer appeal.

The reason why a bathroom exhaust ceiling fan is required is because bathrooms are high humidity areas and the air inside always has more moisture. This moisture can cause damage by becoming the basis for growth of bacteria, fungi, moulds and other similar organisms. The result is that in the long run, you will be prone to diseases caused by these micro-organisms. Apart from this, the bathroom will store any stench arising inside, which can be suffocating at times. A bathroom exhaust ceiling fan will not only dry the excessive moisture but also remove the stench and any foul odor. It will also clear any condensation formed on the bathroom mirrors.

To be effective as well as efficient, bathroom exhaust ceiling fan need to meet certain standards. If you already own a bathroom exhaust ceiling fan then you need to do a small test to find out the efficiency of the fan. All you have to do is hold some tissue paper closer to the grill of the bathroom exhaust ceiling fan. If your current exhaust fan is efficient enough then the grill will hold the tissue paper tightly. You can also test the efficiency of the exhaust by covering it with a plastic bag and then switching it on. If your bathroom exhaust ceiling fan is in good condition then you will be able to determine its efficiency based on the fact that the plastic bag will get filled with air within seconds.

If you are in the market and are looking to buy a bathroom exhaust ceiling fan then the first point to look for is the amount of air the exhaust fan can pull out every minute. This is measured in cubic feet per min (CRM). If you find a bathroom exhaust ceiling fan rated over 50 CRM then you can buy it because it will be efficient as well as effective. According to the Home Ventilating Institute, an effective bathroom exhaust ceiling fan should provide 1 CFM per square foot.