Summers can be unbearably hot, especially in areas that experience a lot of humidity. In such weather conditions, people rush to get new air conditioners and ceiling fans as well. Plus, bathroom fans are also in high demand, since it can be very difficult to stand in the bathroom without sweating it out completely.

Before you hire an electrician Burnaby and get a bathroom exhaust fan, make sure that you inspect the type of space you have in your bathroom. While most bathrooms have windows in which you can install an exhaust fan, some of them don’t have such a configuration, which means that you might have to consider a ceiling fan. This blog covers everything you need to know about ceiling fans in bathrooms.

Benefits of a Bathroom Exhaust Fan

The primary purpose of installing a bathroom fan is to remove moisture and humidity from the bathroom, which is often caused due to hot water that you use for bathing. If your bathroom is too humid, you may feel suffocated and find it difficult to breathe comfortably. 

Moreover, having a bathroom fan also drives away any odor, along with fumes caused by the cleaning agents used for cleaning the toilet or other fittings of the bathroom. Mostly, you must have noticed that the bathroom mirror is quite foggy and you can’t see anything. Thanks to the bathroom exhaust fan, the steam and moisture from the bathroom will be removed, which will prevent fog from accumulating on the glass.

Last but not least, the prevalent moisture in your bathroom can also facilitate the growth of mildew and mold, which can spoil the walls and the bathroom fittings. Moreover, it can be quite unhealthy for you. Therefore, having an exhaust fan is quite important for any bathroom.

Can Outdoor Ceiling Fans Be Installed in the Bathroom?

A ceiling fan can be installed in the bathroom to keep the bathroom airy and also prevent the growth of mold and mildew in the walls and corners of the bathroom. Outdoor ceiling fans are much easier to install in bathrooms as compared to an exhaust fan, and you can choose to install them right over the bathtub or the shower area, so it can reduce the most moisture after you take a shower.

If you are thinking of getting more lighting fixtures for your bathroom along with a ceiling fan, you can just go for one of those ceiling fans with lights, so that you can kill two birds with one stone.

However, there are some reasons why a ceiling fan would be ineffective in your bathroom. Firstly, if you don’t have a window in your bathroom, then a ceiling fan won’t be able to do much to reduce moisture. Then you will need to install a bathroom exhaust fan. On the other hand, if you have a window in your bathroom, it will help to draw out the moisture with the help of a ceiling fan.

How to Install a Bathroom Fan?

If you feel the need for installing an exhaust fan, there is no better way to go about it than hiring an electrician Burnaby, who will not only take care of the installation, but also manage the wiring efficiently. We will cover how the electrician installs a fan in the ceiling.

Firstly, the electrician Burnaby will drill a reference hole in the ceiling. They will use a 3/8” diameter spade bit for the hole. Once this is done, they will go up into the attic and clear out any insulation around the area. Next, the electrician will measure and mark the space for installing the ceiling exhaust fan.

Once this is done, the next step is to use a jigsaw and cut out the space for the ceiling fan. After this, the electrician positions the fan into the hole after placing a duct elbow to the outlet port on the corner of the fan housing. The fan is fixed into place with the foil duct tape.

Next up, the fan is attached to the joists with the help of 1.5” drywall screws, and a duct hole is cut into the wall from where you want to direct the outlet of the exhaust fan. Lastly, the exhaust duct is fixed to the wall cap, which is installed into the wall. Lastly, the electrician inserts the wires and connects them to the electrical system. 

Once this is done, they will fix the grille into the front of the exhaust fan, and your work is done. Now you will be able to control the exhaust fan with a switch. Solder Connectors

And that is all you need to know about installing a ceiling exhaust fan into your bathroom. Before you make any decision, ensure that you know which fan will be suitable for your bathroom, and whether it can be installed or not. It is always best to consult an electrician Burnaby for this purpose, as they can also guide you with buying the right ceiling fan or bathroom fan.