Why extraction matters
Every shower puts warm, moist air into the room, and without somewhere for it to go it condenses on the coldest surfaces: the ceiling, the window reveals and the grout. Over time that means black mould spots, blistered paint and a room that never quite smells fresh.
A properly sized extractor fan, vented to the outside rather than into the loft, clears the moisture before it can settle and keeps the bathroom healthier and easier to maintain.
Replacing a tired or failed fan
Older fans get noisy, weak and clogged with dust until they move almost no air at all. Replacing like for like is usually a straightforward swap, and a modern fan is noticeably quieter and more effective than the unit it replaces.
If the existing fan vents into the loft rather than outside, that is worth putting right at the same time, since it simply moves the moisture problem above your ceiling.
A fan that has stopped altogether is not always dead. Sometimes the motor has failed, but often the fan is so choked with dust and fluff that it cannot turn freely, and a thorough clean brings it back. We check before quoting for a replacement.
Fitting a fan where there was none
A new installation means choosing the position, cutting or coring the vent route through the wall or to the soffit, fitting a grille outside and wiring the fan in safely. Fans can run from the light switch, a separate switch or a humidistat that switches itself on when the room gets steamy.
All electrical work is carried out by an NICEIC registered electrician, and any making good to the ceiling or wall can be finished and painted as part of the same visit.
- Bathroom and ensuite extractor fans fitted
- Kitchen and utility room extraction
- Fans vented outside with a proper grille
- Timer, humidistat and pull-cord options
What affects extractor fan cost
The cost depends on whether it is a like-for-like swap or a new installation, the route the venting has to take, the type of fan chosen and how much making good is needed afterwards. A home visit gives you a firm quote.
Booking an installation
If your bathroom steams up and stays damp, request a free quote or call 07735 852901. For other electrical jobs, see light fitting installation and socket installation.
If mould has already taken hold on the ceiling or around the window, the fan solves the cause but not the marks. The affected paintwork can be treated and repainted once the extraction is sorted, so the room is properly finished rather than half fixed.