Bathroom extractor fan

El Inho

Howdy. Just wondering if replacing an extractor fan in the bathroom is one of those things that only a pro should do?

It seems a fairly straight forward enough job I would have though.

Sleeper12

Where do you plan to extract the air to? If it is the ceiling you need to duckt it outside. It can't just go into the attic. Another option is putting the extractor on an outside wall

El Inho

Sleeper12 wrote: »

Where do you plan to extract the air to? If it is the ceiling you need to duckt it outside. It can't just go into the attic. Another option is putting the extractor on an outside wall

Sorry, should clarify. It's just replacing an existing one. It's already routed and all. The current fan is just burned out.

Sleeper12

El Inho wrote:

Sorry, should clarify. It's just replacing an existing one. It's already routed and all. The current fan is just burned out.

There are 2 types. Timed & not timed. You need to get the correct one. I'd also go for a good quality one
If you are comfortable replacing a broken light switch or socket then you wouldn't find this much more difficult imo

cupan_tae

Did this comfortably myself a few months back. Fairly straight forward, agree with the above along the lines of if you are comfortable with light switches\sockets\ relatively simple electrical work etc. its along the same lines.

I purchased this fan and am satisfied in terms of extraction and noise so far.
http://www.screwfix.com/p/manrose-qf100t-5w-quiet-bathroom-axial-extractor-fan-with-timer/37599

Like most things you probably get what you pay for.

Hope this helps

stooge

did this myself a few months ago as the old fan stopped working. Went for a quieter fan than the old one. Very simple wiring and took about 15mins start to finish. I did have access to the roofspace above the fan though which made the job much easier. Ventilation duct pipe goes into the attic then out the eaves. Should mention I got the fan from a builders providers for about 20Euro. Helps to bring the old one to check diameter, voltage and fitting etc.

Anatom

Just on this topic, our fan drips constantly (albeit slowly) onto the floor in our ensuite.

I have been into the attic to check for leaks and found nothing coming in from outside or on the seals between bathroom ceiling and inside the roof. I think it must be that the drips are actually condensation gathering from inside the pipe before it hits the outside roof piece. I imagine the change in temperature (the attic floor is fully insulated so its quite cold up there as there is no heat coming up from the house into the attic space) condenses any steam and it just turns to water and drips back down.

Is this unusual, and is there anything I can do about it?

I have temporarily stopped / delayed the dripping by laying down a towel and bowl to catch the water and then going up into the attic to stretch out / manipulate the extractor pipe and "tip" the water down into the ensuite, but its not a permanent fix.

I might add that the fan itself is as effective as an asthmatic balloon artist. Its original to the house (circa 17 years old) and needs to be replaced.

smjm

Anatom wrote: »

Just on this topic, our fan drips constantly (albeit slowly) onto the floor in our ensuite.

I have been into the attic to check for leaks and found nothing coming in from outside or on the seals between bathroom ceiling and inside the roof. I think it must be that the drips are actually condensation gathering from inside the pipe before it hits the outside roof piece. I imagine the change in temperature (the attic floor is fully insulated so its quite cold up there as there is no heat coming up from the house into the attic space) condenses any steam and it just turns to water and drips back down.

Is this unusual, and is there anything I can do about it?

I have temporarily stopped / delayed the dripping by laying down a towel and bowl to catch the water and then going up into the attic to stretch out / manipulate the extractor pipe and "tip" the water down into the ensuite, but its not a permanent fix.

I might add that the fan itself is as effective as an asthmatic balloon artist. Its original to the house (circa 17 years old) and needs to be replaced.

I think you found the problem and the solution in your last paragraph. Mine is exactly the same.

Anatom

smjm wrote: »

I think you found the problem and the solution in your last paragraph. Mine is exactly the same.

You're probably right! I'm not exactly Mr. Handy around the house though, but I'll give it a go!

Jayop

I must do this too. The ensuite is getting damp in the ceiling and even running a dehumidifier during the day doesn't help. 11 year old fan must be goosed so I'll try to get a stronger one.

Jasper79

HI,

I have a vent in the bathroom covering a hole in wall to outside.

Any idea how much it would cost to get one of those timed extractors installed, I'm not very handy ?

Thanks

NewCorkLad

Hi

Recently bought a house. The bathroom does not have any ventilation apart from the window and I want to get an extractor fan installed. This is slightly outside of my DIY expertise. Who would I contact about doing this, I have put up a few notices on onlinetradesmen.ie but have gotten no replys?

Thanks

Jayop

Any handy man should be able to do this for you. If not then an electrician.