Bathroom Extractor Fans

A wet room needs an extractor fan with an IP rating suited to its zone, such as IP45 for a fan within Zone 1 near the shower. Look for enough extraction to clear steam quickly, plus a run-on timer or humidistat that keeps the fan working after a shower. The range here includes IP45 fans with run-on timers.

A typical bathroom usually takes a 100mm extractor fan, the common size for ducting through a wall or ceiling. Check the extraction rate as well as the diameter, since a larger room or a long duct run needs more airflow. Building Regulations Part F sets minimum extraction rates for bathrooms. The range here includes fans for wall and ceiling fitting.

Fit a bathroom extractor fan by cutting a hole through an outside wall or the ceiling, running ducting outdoors and fixing the fan over the opening. The supply is usually taken off the lighting circuit through a fan isolator switch. Some bathroom electrical work is notifiable, so a qualified electrician should make the connection. The range here includes low-noise fans with adjustable overrun timers.

Switch off and isolate the fan, then remove the front cover or grille and wash it in warm soapy water. Wipe the blades and housing with a damp cloth, keeping water away from the motor and wiring, and let everything dry before refitting. Regular cleaning helps keep airflow up and noise down. The range here includes a fan designed to be easy to clean.

A bathroom extractor fan is an electric fan that draws steam, moist air and odours out of a bathroom, helping prevent condensation, damp and mould. It is usually fitted in a wall or ceiling and switched with the light, often with a run-on timer or humidistat. The range here includes timer, humidistat and LED backlit models.