Create a good indoor climate with a bathroom ventilator
Ensuring a good indoor climate in your bathroom is important for the health of you and your home. This is where a bathroom extractor fan comes into the picture. It will help to improve the indoor climate by ensuring that your bathroom is constantly supplied with fresh air. There are actually lots of advantages to installing one:
- Avoiding humidity and condensation: A warm shower creates steam and this leads to humidity and condensation on the walls and ceiling. It also steams up your mirror. However, a bathroom extractor fan can fortunately help to remove humidity.
- Combat bad odours: An extractor fan can effectively remove humidity and also the bad odours that can arise due to excessive humidity. This will make your bathroom a lot more comfortable to use.
- Reduce the risk of dry rot and mould: By removing moisture from the bathroom, you are also reducing the risk of mould and dry rot from forming. These can be harmful to your home and your health.
- Prevent damage from damp: When the extractor fan removes moisture from the room, you are automatically preventing potential damage from the damp to your bathroom.
With a bathroom extractor fan, you have full control over the humidity of the room, and this will help create a good and healthy indoor climate. It is a small investment, but it makes a big difference.
Find more bathroom extractor fans at Biltema
At Biltema, you will find a wide range of bathroom extractor fans that can help you to improve your indoor climate. We have lots of models to suit various needs.
You can install our bathroom extractor fans either on the wall or the ceiling, and they are all perfect for removing moisture and bad odours from your bathroom. The models are quiet, and many start automatically as needed. One model also comes with an automatic downdraught cover to prevent cold air from coming in when the extractor fan is off.
In addition to bathroom extractor fans, we also offer inline extractor fans that you can incorporate into your ventilation system. They are all compact, easy to install and quiet.
Take a look at our selection of bathroom extractor fans today and find a model that suits your needs best. See all of our ventilation products here.
Choosing the right extractor fan for your bathroom
When choosing the right extractor fan for your bathroom, there are several factors you should take into consideration. We have put together a list of what you should consider before you choose an extractor fan for your home.
- Extractor fan with humidity sensor: A bathroom extractor fan with a humidity sensor automatically sense the humidity in the room. If the humidity gets too high, the extractor will turn on automatically and then stop once the humidity is back at normal levels. This is a clever function you might want to consider having for your extractor fan.
- Timer: A timer allows you to set how long the extractor fan should be on for. This is helpful if you want to have the extractor fan on for a set period of time after you are done in the bathroom.
- Automatic downdraught cover: A modern extractor fan with an automatic downdraught cover prevents cold air from coming in when it is off. This can be perfect for colder months. You can also find downdraught covers in our ventilation accessories here.
- Switch-controlled: Do you want it to turn on automatically, or do you want to control it with a switch? A switch gives you full control over when the extractor fan will be on.
- Wall or ceiling installation: Would a wall or ceiling installation work best for your bathroom? You need to know this so that you can find an extractor fan that works for your preferred installation.
- Front panel: Does the front panel matter to you? Fortunately, we have many models with elegant and discreet front panels that blend in with your bathroom fittings.
- Quiet extractor fans: You probably want a quiet extractor fan, and so it is a good idea to make sure that your chosen fan has a low noise level before you buy it. Luckily, we have a lot of quiet extractor fans.
- Different speeds: Do you want to be able to adjust its speed? Some extractor fans come with multiple speed settings, and that will allow you to adjust your ventilation as needed.
- Continuously on: If your bathroom has a high level of humidity in general, for example if it does not have windows, then it may be a good idea to look at an extractor fan that is continuously on.
As you can see, there are lots of different factors you need to be aware of to find the right model. And if you are aware of these, then it will be easier to find an extractor fan for your bathroom that can improve your indoor climate at home.
How to install your new bathroom extractor fan
The first step in the installation process is to find the best place for your new bathroom extractor fan. Normally, you should not install the extractor fan near the shower. Instead, follow current guidelines to determine where the fan in your shower and bath area should be placed.
You can either choose to install your bathroom extractor fan on the outside wall or in the ceiling. Do you already have a bathroom extractor fan, then it will be easiest to place the new one in the same place. If the ventilation system only has an extraction valve, then you can install a bathroom extractor fan instead to get better ventilation. If there is no ventilation in your bathroom at all, you will need to drill a hole in the wall or ceiling. However, when it comes to drilling a hole for the extractor fan, you can do the preparatory work yourself. However, you should be aware that the connection of the extractor fan must be carried out by an authorised electrician.
Once you have decided on the right location, you can start the preparatory installation work. However, always remember to get an authorised electrician to connect the extractor fan itself.
Two tips to get the most out of your bathroom extractor fan
If you are installing a bathroom extractor fan at home, you need to make the best use of it as possible. We have two tips to help you to improve its effectiveness and get the most out of it:
- Open the window for natural ventilation: If you bathroom has a window, then use it. Even though bathroom extractor fans are good at removing moisture and bad odours, it can still be a good idea to open the window after a bath to let fresh air in. This will also help the extractor fan to circulate air and make the room comfortable more quickly.
- Clean your extractor fan regularly: One overlooked part of getting the most out of your bathroom extractor fan is maintenance. Dust and dirt can easily accumulate in the extractor fan over time and can reduce its effectiveness. So, make sure that you clean the extractor fan regularly to ensure that it works as best it can.
If you want to get the most out of your bathroom extractor fan, then there are several things you can do yourself. This will help to provide you with a healthy and comfortable indoor climate.
Remember to look after your bathroom extractor fan
To ensure that your bathroom extractor fan is working as best it can and will last for a long time, it is important to remember to look after it regularly. This will help it to both work efficiently, but also extend its lifespan. We have put together some tips as to what you can do to look after it.
- Start by turning off the power to the extractor fan.
- Then, carefully remove the front panel so you can reach the extractor fan itself.
- Once you have gained access, use a soft cloth or a vacuum cleaner to remove dust and dirt from the blades and motor from the extractor fan.
- It is important that you are careful not to damage the various parts.
- After you have cleaned it, it is a good idea to check that the extractor fan is working as it should again.
By regularly cleaning your bathroom extractor fan, you will be ensuring that it works as best it can, and that your bathroom always has a good and healthy indoor climate.
