4 Benefits of Using Exhaust Fans
In general terms, an exhaust fan promotes circulation by pulling air from inside and releasing it outside, so fresh air can ventilate the space. Exhaust fans are often found in a home’s attic, bathroom or kitchen and can be wall or ceiling-mounted.
Thinking about installing an exhaust fan or have one in your home that you don’t operate? Consider the following benefits of its use.
Reduce Humidity
Specifically in the bathroom, exhaust fans help control excess moisture. The steam from a hot shower or bath can lead to the following damages:
- Diminished insulation
- Drywall cracks or stains
- Paint or wallpaper peeling
- Rapid mold growth
Using an exhaust fan can protect your home from potentially irreparable harm to its rooms.
Remove Odors
Unpleasant odors in the bathroom, kitchen and other areas of the home can be drawn out faster with the help of an exhaust fan. Odor-eliminating sprays attempt to refresh stagnant air, while exhaust fans expel smells and bring in fresh air.
Protect Belongings
Many people store belongings in the attic, but this area of the home can become very hot and damp. When you run an exhaust fan to protect your boxes, you don’t have to waste energy from the air conditioning unit to cool an uninhabited space.
Attic exhaust fans also protect insulation, so you can worry less about cold air seeping inside during winter.
Eliminate Chemical Fumes
Whether you clean the rooms in your home monthly, weekly or daily, many household cleaners contain harsh chemicals that could compromise the health of guests and pets. An exhaust fan can help draw out harmful contaminants that could be floating in the air long after an area has been cleaned.
Increase your family’s overall home comfort with an exhaust fan. Make sure it’s properly installed, used and maintained to reap its maximum benefits. Contact us today to learn more about MJ Fahy & Son’s exhaust fan installation and repair services!
