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Extractor fan 'leaking'

  • 04-11-2009 10:58am
    #1
    Redsoxfan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,375 ✭✭✭


    The extractor fan in our bathroom is leaking moisture.

    Does it need to be replaced or just cleaned? Or is there something more serious happening?


Comments

  • #2
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,641 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    I would guess that the water you see is condensation. How close is the shower or bath from the fan?

    Bathroom fans are " double insulated " reducing shock risk, but shock risk is high in bathrooms.

    If concerned I would always install a suitable 12 volt fan. Vortice make a very good one. They can even be safley installed in a shower cubicle.


  • #3
    Redsoxfan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,375 ✭✭✭Redsoxfan


    It's a small en-suite, so yes, the extractor is very close to the shower itself.

    However, in 3 years living in the house, I don't remember seeing anything like this before. The fan was probably installed when the house was built, c. 1999.


  • #4
    Davy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,340 CMod ✭✭✭✭Davy


    If the ducting from the van to the outside is steal it wouldn't help the situation, the flexible duct would help prevent this.

    If the fan isnt removing enough steam, it might be better to get a stronger model. A lot of fans aren't capable for what they are used. If the fan is in the shower itself, their is a higher spec type, which is about €50 rather than €15/20. Its a bigger fan so does look a bit ugly.


  • #5
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,641 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    In my own en suite I installed 1 fan over the air vent to the outside and a 2nd fan in the shower cubicle. The one in the shower is a 12 volt Vortice. They both switch on together. This has helped the situation but it is not perfect. Many en suites are just too small.

    In colder weather the ceiling, walls ect. are colder. This means that more condensation is formed. Recently it has been colder, this may be part of your problem. There are special paints that help with condensation issues. If ignored it may cause mould to grow, starting with black spots.


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