Proper ventilation is key to having clean, fresh air at home. It prevents moisture and humidity from building up in a single space, like bathrooms, which are notoriously susceptible to mold and mildew growth. Fortunately, with an exhaust ceiling fan, you can enjoy proper ventilation and avoid long-term damage and even health issues.

An exhaust fan proves a useful addition to your home as it encourages proper air flow, removing unwanted odours and clearing away smoke, moisture and other airborne contaminants. But how do you choose an exhaust fan that suits your home best?

Air flow capacity & size

To ensure that your exhaust fan works efficiently, it should be able to handle the full air volume in the room. An exhaust fan that is too small won’t effectively ventilate a big room, while a huge exhaust fan will be too noisy and uncomfortable for a small room.

To get the right exhaust fan size, measure the room for its height, length and width. Calculate the volume then multiply that by how many air changes the room needs. A bathroom without a shower generally requires 7 air changes, while a bathroom with a shower will need 15.

As an example, a bathroom with shower that is 3m long, 2m wide and 3m high has an overall volume of 18m³. Because it will need 15 air changes per hour, the bathroom’s exhaust fan should have a capacity of at least 270m³/hr.

Noise levels

When bathing, it’s likely that you will want to enjoy peace and quiet, which will be quite difficult to achieve if your exhaust fan keeps sputtering in the background. Choose an exhaust fan that can respect your need for silence, armed with a whisper-quiet ball bearing motor.

Smart features

Modern exhaust fans have other features that make them more convenient. Popular choices have built-in lighting. There are also options for motion sensor activation, while the fan speed can be pre-set depending on the moisture level a particular task can generate. For instance, a lower speed can be used for tasks like shaving or brushing teeth, while a higher speed is needed for showering.

Get your own energy-efficient ceiling fan from Brilliant Lighting!

Brilliant Lighting has a range of ceiling fans with smart options. Get an exhaust fan with light to enjoy reduced humidity and airborne contaminants while also having comfortable lighting in your home. Whether you’re looking for a modern ceiling fan for your living space or an industrial ceiling fan for a commercial property, we have the air movement solutions you need.

For enquiries and more information, don’t hesitate to contact us today.

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