Installation Steps for a Bathroom Extractor Fan
It’s a great idea to install a bathroom extractor fan, even though your bathroom might not require one. If for no other reason, at least the fan will pull excess moisture from the bathroom so your mirror won’t be covered by steam after a hot shower.
You can fit your extractor fan into a wall, or you can purchase one that can be fit in a window. These steps will detail how you can install the fan into a wall. Keep in mind that whether you are choosing a fan that can be installed into a wall or a window, it’s always best to consult the manufacturer’s instructions before you begin your installation.
If you are installing your bathroom extractor fan into a wall, you can being by cutting a hole into the wall. You might find it’s easier to drill a circular hole in the wall first, and then cut the rest of the hole outwards and knock away any excess masonry – if you are installing the fan in an exterior wall to your home. If you are installing the fan into an interior wall, after making the hole to mount the fan against, you’ll want to plan, prepare, and construct duct-work that will lead to an exterior wall of the house. In any case, with the hole completed, install some piping into the hole and cover the ends with some netting to prevent insects from entering the pipe from either end.
Next you’ll fit the extractor fan against the hole and run wiring to a wall switch. If you don’t have a lot of experience with wiring, it might be a good idea to leave this part of the installation to a professional electrician. An electrician can make sure that the wiring is good and can install a wall switch for the bathroom extractor fan.
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