Bathroom Fans Come In All Shapes And Sizes

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Bathroom Fans Come In All Shapes And Sizes

Bathroom fans are widely used nowadays to generate an air movement while taking (or getting) a bath or using the shower. They remove the excess moisture and heat given off by your running hot water before it could cause: mold. Mold is a fungus that thrives well in damp environments and moist surfaces, such as bathroom walls. When these surfaces are constantly damp and not dry enough, mold develops. The spores float around on top of the water creating an ideal growing environment for these fungi. Over time, if this doesn’t get stopped, mold can make its way throughout your entire house and eventually destroy everything.

Bathroom exhaust fans help prevent this from happening as they suck out the excess moisture in your bathrooms, including the mildew that often happens in basements and attics where moisture collects. While there are many types of mold, most are caused by moisture and are easily killed with bleach. However, there are some types of mold that are more difficult to kill such as black mold that can be dangerous to your health. This type of mold often damages carpets, clothes and curtains.

Exhaust fans come in many sizes to cover every need. You should consider the size of your bathroom and its likely moisture levels. Most people have an attic that is below their kitchen which is the main source of the moisture in the home, so make sure you find a fan that is able to function in this area. Your bathroom exhaust fan will probably not work well in the attic but your attic will most likely need to be cleaned anyways.