Bathroom Exhaust Fan - Installation Tips for Safety
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A bathroom exhaust fan has a number of benefits such as removing moisture from the air, reducing odors, and even defogging the mirror so you can see to shave or apply makeup. Sometimes, the bathroom exhaust fan needs to be replaced. Even if you are not a professional contractor or even repairperson, you can install a new fan with little effort. In this article, we have provided you with some valuable safety tips to make the installation process better understood.
Typically, moisture can be a real problem in a bathroom. For example, if moisture is not drawn out of the room by a bathroom exhaust fan, doors could warp, wallpaper, and paint could peel, wood floors might bow, and worse yet, mold, and mildew could build up, which is unhealthy. When you get ready to shop around for a new bathroom exhaust fan, you will find many different styles. Therefore, you want to measure the area where the fan will go and choose a style similar to the one you have. The type of mounting should be your guide, whether a wall or ceiling type mount.
If you are unsure, the old fan can be removed and actually taken with you to your local home improvement store. Unless you want to have rewiring done, which is a much larger project requiring the services of someone who knows about electricity, you would try to stick with the same size. However, the exciting thing about changing out the fan is upgrading if you want while keeping to the size needed. For instance, instead of just a fan, you might choose a style that also features a timer switch, built-in heater, or light.
Once you have chosen your bathroom exhaust fan, before you do anything, make sure the power is off. For this, the power needs to be off at the breaker box, not just the switch. The last thing you want is a dangerous shock. In fact, you can purchase an inexpensive wire tester to double check, which we recommend. Then, make sure everyone in the home knows you are working on the bathroom exhaust fan installation, not accidentally flipping the breaker back on.
Other tips for a safe installation process is make sure your local city or county does not require you have a permit. Although we are talking about the installation of a simple bathroom exhaust fan, it could be that the type of fan you have requires a permit. You also want to wear goggles and a dust mask to protect your eyes and mouth during the installation process. Sometimes, pulling out an old fan could result in falling debris as well. With goggles and a dust mask, your face is protected from any dust or dirt.
Finally, when installing a bathroom exhaust fan, always read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Obviously, these instructions are provided to the consumer for a reason so it is important to pay attention. The process should not be difficult at all and in no time, you will be able to shower without feeling as though you were standing in a sauna afterwards. With your new bathroom exhaust fan in place, you might just feel inspired to move on to another home improvement project. |
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