Install Bathroom Extractor Fan Ceiling

Drill a reference hole and mark the ceiling.

Install bathroom extractor fan ceiling.

Head up to the attic find the reference hole and clear away the insulation surrounding it. There are three options window wall or ceiling. Cut or push back the insulation leaving a 6 inch gap between the unit and insulation. Attach wood pieces with screws.

An average size bathroom would typically have an extractor fan with a rating of at least 80 cfm. Create a hole in the ceiling if you are installing an extractor fan in a new place you will need to create a space through your bathroom ceiling to the inside of your loft. Take your power drill and use an extra long 3 4 inch 1 9 cm spade bit to drill a reference hole in the ceiling where you intend to place the fan. The next step in your bathroom fan installation is to attach the fan enclosure to the joist with screws.

First the fan should be located in the area of the bathroom that is exposed to the most moisture. If the hole is too small trace the housing onto the ceiling then cut the ceiling with a keyhole saw. Finally turn on the power and test the fan. Adjust the ceiling hole as needed for the fan to fit.

Choose the location where you want to install your fan refer to the preparation section for guidance. Cut pieces of a 2 foot x 4 foot board to fit between the joists blocking off the fan from the insulation. A more powerful fan will be able to remove the moisture faster and a larger room can hold more moisture. So if you have a larger bathroom a more powerful extractor fan may be needed.

Learn the secrets to running anew exhaust line through the outside wall install a fan and connect the ducting and electrical. Follow the moisture. Installing an extractor fan in your bathroom can be a bit involved as it depends on where you want to install it. Measure the vent fan housing.

This is usually the area over the bathtub or shower the goal of the exhaust fan is primarily to remove wet humid air that can cause mold or moisture damage and your bathroom will exhaust most quickly if you position the fan over the area where there is the most moisture. The average diyer who knows a thing or two should be able to do most of the prep work themselves but if you re not a qualified electrician you should bring one in when it. So if the loft is directly above your bathroom it makes sense to go with a ceiling mounted extractor fan run the ducting through the loft and to tap into the existing electrical wiring. Hold the housing up to the hole to check.

Now if your bathroom is on the ground floor or you live within an apartment the solution may not always be so simple.