You’ll find several types to choose from, including simple box fans that install in the ceiling, combination bathroom fan/light fixtures, combination bathroom fan/light/heater fixtures, and wall-mount bathroom fans for situations where you must vent the fan through the wall without much ductwork. These fans pull moisture-laden air out of the room-as well as bathroom odors-and vent them outside.
If you don’t have a window in your bathroom, chances are good the building codes in your city require a bathroom vent fan. Here are nine ways to prevent excessive moisture buildup in your bathroom. Luckily, proper bathroom ventilation can keep humidity and its resulting issues in check. And with major moisture comes potential problems: mold and mildew, a funky smell, peeling wallpaper, paint that chips and scratches easily, and even lifting or splitting of laminated plywood vanities.
Steamy showers, flushing toilets, running sinks, and occasional drips add up to high humidity. Your bathroom is the wettest room in your home.
