Inline duct fans are great for proper ventilation. Whether you’re trying to ventilate a large warehouse area or a small bathroom, inline duct fans and other exhaust fans are essential to maintaining the air quality of a room.
An improperly sized or incorrectly installed exhaust system can lead to a buildup of humidity, which can eventually lead to mold and rotting. Although proper ventilation’s major benefit is clean and fresh airflow, there are also financial and energy benefits as well. Demand ventilation controls can lower the cost to operate an exhaust system by 30-50% and can be installed on both new or existing hoods.
When it comes to the bathroom, perhaps even more than any other area in a building, ventilation is the most import aspect. Because bathrooms are such damp places, the humidity levels can reach significantly high levels and can create unhealthy environments once toxic bacteria and mold begins to form.
To ensure that the air in your bathroom is healthy and properly maintained, make sure your bathroom ventilation system is the right size, was installed properly, and is functioning at the level it’s supposed to.
Keep in mind that you’re going to need a few components for your inline duct fans to ensure proper ventilation.
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Fan — Obviously, the most important part is the fan itself. The fan you’ll need will depend on the bathroom’s dimensions. Since all fans must exhaust to the outside, you need to be aware of the diameter of the ductwork in your home that filters to the roof cap, wall cap, or other vents. It’s much easier to just get a different size fan than to completely resize your entire ductwork.
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Interior Grille — The grille can include an integrated backdraft damper to make sure no unwanted outside air enter into your bathroom. Take the time to clean the grille every once in a while; over time, particles can accumulate that will cause the entire ventilation system to not function properly.
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Timer Switch — Just in case you forget to turn off your bathroom fan, it’s wise to install a timer switch. Because inline fan systems are so quiet, it’ll be difficult for you to hear it and know when to turn it off. A timer will solve that issue for you.
Contact Brooklyn Fan and Blower Sales Company today if you want to learn more about exhaust systems and ventilation.