Vlad Yushinov / Getty Images
All bathrooms are prone to moisture build-up.
Warning
Improving your bathroom’s ventilation isn’t always enough to remedy established mold issues.
Thoroughlyclean the affected areas until all moldis removed for best results.
Vlad Yushinov / Getty Images
Bathrooms come in all shapes and sizes and so do bathroom fans.
One of the surefire ways to expose your bathroom to excessive moisture is to install an undersized exhaust fan.
Bathroom vent fans are rated in CFM, which stands for cubic feet per minute.
This rating specifies how much air the fan can move over a set amount of time.
As your bathroom’s square footage increases, your exhaust fan’s CFM must increase.
However, you should still turn on your exhaust fan.
The increased airflow will remove the excess moisture quicker than the running fan or open window alone.
Always promptly wipe up standing water to avoid this fate.
Cleaning your shower doorand walls are a great way to remove excess moisture from your bathroom after showering.
These fans are typically installed in a remote location such as an attic.
To circumvent this issue, use rigid ductwork to vent your bathroom instead of soft, flexible ductwork.
This will happen even quicker in older homes and homes with pets.
If necessary, remove the fan andclean off the buildup.
This is effectively moving the moisture problem from one area of the home to another.
The cost to install bathroom ventilation ranges from $240 to $550, averaging $385.
The cost directly increases as the CFM (cubic feet per minute) of the fan increases.
This determines how much air the fan can move.
Exhaust fan buying guide.
Retrieved March 1, 2024, from https://www.broan-nutone.com/en-us/home/learn/exhaust-fan-buying-guide
Mold prevention & control tips for residence halls.
Retrieved March 1, 2024, from Angi website: https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-install-bathroom-fan.htm
