Bathroom Exhaust Fan Replacement [2022]

Tired of mildew build up, or poor humidity? A bathroom exhaust fan replacement may be exactly what you need.

Every day, we spend around 30 minutes to an hour in the bathroom, cleaning, refreshing, and pampering ourselves so that we may feel and look our best. As a bathroom, it seems obvious that it should be enjoyable to spend time in.

Poor design by the builder and limited ventilation have made the bathrooms in most Ottawa houses dingy, stale and uninviting. Even with the windows closed and sealed up tight to keep the heat or cold out, it doesn’t seem to help.

Normal bathroom activities result in high humidity, bacterial or fungal development, and persistent smells as a result of excessive moisture. As a result of the lack of adequate fresh air, bathrooms become unpleasant and unhealthy, and the loud noise of an outdated exhaust fan only serves to exacerbate the situation!

A Properly replaceed bathroom fan can over many benefits.

• Bringing fresh, cold air into your bathroom reducing the possibility of mould and mildew
• Keeping moisture and frost off your windows
• Keeping wet patches on the walls and ceiling at bay
• Keeping paint from peeling

How Much Does Bathroom Fan Replacement Cost in Ottawa?

On average, bathroom fan replacement costs between $150 and $350.(for the replacement fan) Every ten years, homeowners should replace their bathroom vent fans.

Fan and vent installers charge $150 to $200 per hour for labour, and replacement takes 2 to 3 hours.
Wiring a new switchcould cost an additional $100 to $250.

Request free quotations from an electrician near you.

How to Choose a Bathroom Fan Replacement

To better understand your genuine requirements, ask yourself the following questions.

What is the overall square footage of the bathroom?

How many amenities are there in your bathroom? (shower, bathtub)

What is the length of the exhaust duct?

Is it necessary to install lighting on the fan?

Is the housing going to be built in the attic or the ceiling?

Models and  Replacement Choices of Fans

Bathroom exhaust fans are classified as air extractors. They are particularly effective when correctly sized for the space, as they evacuate stale and damp air without bringing in new air.

In order to comply with construction codes, all new restrooms must now have a ventilation system.

Bathroom fans are classified into two types:

Inline: This is an extremely silent fan because the fan assembly is placed in the attic or crawl space. Although this is a less typical installation, an inline fan can be linked to more than one grille housing.

Ceiling insert: The ceiling insert is the most common and easiest to install kind, and it operates effectively because hot, damp air rises. A lighting fixture or a heat lamp may be included.

Capacity of the fan

Determine the power required to ventilate your bathroom adequately before purchasing a fan. An easy guideline to remember is to compute one cu.ft./min for each square foot of surface area. We propose adding a 20% buffer and increasing the flow rate of rigid ducts by 1 cu.ft./min and flexible ducts by 2 cu.ft./min.

For instance, a 10’x10′ bathroom ventilated via a 6′ flexible duct will require a fan capable of generating 100 cu.ft./min (10×10) + 20 cu.ft./min (20% of 100) + 12 cu.ft./min (6 x 2) = 132 cu.ft./min of ventilation volume.

FAQ to Replace a Bathroom Exhaust Fan