Ask Angi: What Do I Need to Know About Bathroom Exhaust Fans?
A bathroom fan does more than clear out unwanted smells.
A bathroom fan does more than clear out unwanted smells. Its real value is moisture control. After a hot bath or shower, humidity lingers in the air, settling onto walls, ceilings, and fixtures. Elena Gurova/Dreamstime/TNS
The bathroom exhaust fan might be the least glamorous item in your home. It’s small, it’s noisy and most days you probably flip it on without a second thought. But this modest little device plays a bigger role than you might expect, and it deserves a bit of care to keep doing its job well.
