Bathroom Vents and Fans

The Air We Breathe
Source control, ventilation, and filtration are the keys to healthy indoor air quality. Dehumidification is important too.
Installing a Bathroom Fan
Whether you're mounting and wiring a fan in new construction or in a remodel, here's how.
Investigating a Dripping Bath Fan
HVAC pro Noah Racette confirms one homeowner's assumption that connecting an exhaust-fan duct to a furnace vent is a dangerous idea.
Venting a Bath Fan in a Cold Climate
Use a high-powered fan and a large-diameter duct with the shortest run possible, and wrap the pipe with insulation.
Soffit-Vent Solution
This polypropylene vent has a smooth shape for maximum airflow, and it is installed at the same time as the fan.
Podcast Episode 100: ONE HUNDRED SHOWS!
Bathroom electricals, roof vents, adhesive guns, appliances and kitchen cabinets, and tablesaw safety.
Podcast Episode 97 — Contractors, Components, and Keeping Craft Alive
Drain-waste-vent systems, trusses, picking a plumber, and venting bathroom fans.
One bathroom fan or two?
Q: I have an existing dwelling with two bathrooms on the upper level. These bathrooms share a wall, and the previous owner installed a single fan in each that exhausts into…
Panasonic WhisperControl Condensation Sensor Plus
Smart bath-fan switch
The Basics of Bath Fans
Bath fans are great at exhausting humid or smelly air, and senior editor Martin Holladay recommends that every bathroom have one. In this "GreenBuildingAdvisor.com Insider" article, he explains the importance…

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