{"id":1268,"date":"2021-03-06T14:50:36","date_gmt":"2021-03-06T14:50:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/?p=1268"},"modified":"2024-01-16T08:30:50","modified_gmt":"2024-01-16T08:30:50","slug":"choose-bath-fan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/choose-bath-fan\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Easy Steps to Find the Right Bathroom Exhaust Fan"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:59.27734375%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:72.9%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:200%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:67%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:87.690179806362%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:66.69921875%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:55.924170616114%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:66.69921875%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"607\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bathroom-Fan-Buy-2-1024x607.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bathroom-Fan-Buy-2-1024x607.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bathroom-Fan-Buy-2-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bathroom-Fan-Buy-2-768x455.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bathroom-Fan-Buy-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"607\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20607'%3E%3Crect%20width='1024'%20height='607'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1796 eager-load\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bathroom-Fan-Buy-2.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bathroom-Fan-Buy-2-1024x607.jpg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bathroom-Fan-Buy-2-1024x607.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bathroom-Fan-Buy-2-300x178.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bathroom-Fan-Buy-2-768x455.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bathroom-Fan-Buy-2.jpg.webp 1200w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In this day and age, it <strong>can be difficult<\/strong> to choose anything. There are <strong>too many options<\/strong> out there. This is certainly the case with <strong>bathroom fans<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every manufacturer has 10 different models that look almost <strong>identical<\/strong> but have different model names. It is very easy to get <strong>decision paralysis<\/strong> when presented with so <strong>many<\/strong> options. Most of the parameters that they quote do not make any difference for the average household. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I will do my best to make this guide as <strong>simple<\/strong> as possible and try to distill it down to only what is <strong>really important.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The steps are designed to make it <strong>very easy<\/strong> to choose the right bathroom exhaust fan. At the same time, I have tried to include all the <strong>important<\/strong> information so that you will get the <strong>best<\/strong> fan for <strong>your<\/strong> needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Maybe your bathroom fan does not need to be replaced<\/em>. Before you continue,<em> check out the<a data-lasso-id=\"845\" href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/bathroom-fan-not-removing-steam\/\"><strong> 7 reasons why the bathroom fan is not removing steam.<\/strong><\/a><\/em><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-central-palette-1-background-color has-background\"><br><strong>Before I begin I will explain how bathroom fans are rated. This way you are not confused by CFMs and Sones. If you already know the basics feel free to <a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/choose-bath-fan\/#Find_The_Optimal_CFM_For_The_Bathroom_Fan\">skip over.<\/a><\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How are Bathroom Exhaust Fans Rated<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-nutshell-10BIwL wp-block-lazyblock-nutshell\"><p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e7d1b1;color:#575f60;font-size:18px\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-3497\" style=\"width: 200px;\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11.png 600w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11-300x75.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-3497 lazyload\" style=\"width: 200px;\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11.png.webp\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11.png.webp 600w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11-300x75.png.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><br><strong>Bathroom fans are rated by two main categories: how much air they move (CFM) and how much noise they make (Sones). When comparing fans of similar size, a fan with higher CFM and lower Sones is better.<\/strong> <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cfm\">CFM rating<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The CFM rating is the most important value to look for when choosing a new bathroom fan<\/strong>&nbsp;or any fan for that matter. It needs to be adequate for your needs. If you install a tiny&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/best-50-cfm-bathroom-exhaust-fan-3-great-options\/\">50 CFM fan<\/a>&nbsp;in a massive 200 square feet bathroom it will be of little use in keeping the room&rsquo;s moisture level down and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/do-bathroom-fans-remove-smells\/\">room smelling fresh<\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cubic Feet Per Minute(CFM) is used to measure the amount of air a fan moves in one minute<\/strong>. The bigger the number the more airflow the fan will provide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of it this way: let&rsquo;s say you have an 8 ft high 50 sq. ft bathroom. That is 400 Cubic feet.<em>&nbsp;(8ft x 50ft =400cu. ft.)<\/em>&nbsp;A fan that replaces the air once an hour in our hypothetical bathroom is rated at 6.66 CFM&nbsp;<em>(400cu. ft. \/ 60 min)<\/em>.<strong>&nbsp;However, once an hour is not nearly enough, this example was presented only to clarify the concept of how bathroom fans are rated.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"729\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cubic-Feet-Per-MinuteCFM-and-an-exhaust-fan-in-the-bathroom.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Cubic Feet Per Minute(CFM) and an exhaust fan in the bathroom.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-34164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cubic-Feet-Per-MinuteCFM-and-an-exhaust-fan-in-the-bathroom.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cubic-Feet-Per-MinuteCFM-and-an-exhaust-fan-in-the-bathroom-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cubic-Feet-Per-MinuteCFM-and-an-exhaust-fan-in-the-bathroom-768x560.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cubic-Feet-Per-MinuteCFM-and-an-exhaust-fan-in-the-bathroom-960x700.jpg 960w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cubic-Feet-Per-MinuteCFM-and-an-exhaust-fan-in-the-bathroom-150x109.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"729\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cubic-Feet-Per-MinuteCFM-and-an-exhaust-fan-in-the-bathroom.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Cubic Feet Per Minute(CFM) and an exhaust fan in the bathroom.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-34164 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cubic-Feet-Per-MinuteCFM-and-an-exhaust-fan-in-the-bathroom.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cubic-Feet-Per-MinuteCFM-and-an-exhaust-fan-in-the-bathroom-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cubic-Feet-Per-MinuteCFM-and-an-exhaust-fan-in-the-bathroom-768x560.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cubic-Feet-Per-MinuteCFM-and-an-exhaust-fan-in-the-bathroom-960x700.jpg 960w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cubic-Feet-Per-MinuteCFM-and-an-exhaust-fan-in-the-bathroom-150x109.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cubic-Feet-Per-MinuteCFM-and-an-exhaust-fan-in-the-bathroom.jpg\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-sone-rating\">Sone Rating<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&rsquo;s start by saying that if you are a person who is sensitive to background noises, then understanding the sone rating can really be beneficial. Furthermore, sone rating is used for countless other home appliances to measure how noisy they are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sone rating is used to measure how much sound a fan makes when in operation. The sone rating is linear, meaning 2 sones is about twice as loud as 1. The rating is based on how it is sensed by the average listener.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/quiet-fan-sones\/\">Here I have a list of 8 super quiet bathroom fans.<\/a><em>&nbsp;They are truly the quietest on the market today and I will keep this list updated.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are picking out a new bathroom fan then&nbsp;<strong>consider choosing one with the lowest sone rating that your budget allows.&nbsp;<\/strong>However, keep in mind that the&nbsp;<strong>CFM still needs to be adequate for the room size<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are bathroom fans with a sone rating of 0.3. They are close to silent and well worth the premium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&rsquo;s look at the sones levels a little closer to give you a better idea of how loud or quiet they really are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sone Levels<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>0,3-1 Sones<\/strong>: Most likely you are not gonna even notice that the fan is turned on. You will have to pay a premium for a fan with that low a sone rating, and they tend to be very low CFM as well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1-2 Sones<\/strong>: This can be compared to the sound of rustling leaves. This won&rsquo;t bother most people who are not hypersensitive to background noises.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2-2.5 Sones<\/strong>: When looking at fans that are 2 sones and up you will start to hear when it is turned on, you can compare it to a working refrigerator. However, it should not be noticeable in the next roof if you close the door. Furthermore, some people like the assurance that their fan is actually on.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2.5-3 Sones:&nbsp;<\/strong>This will be 3 times as loud as a 1 sone fan. Can be compared to a dishwasher.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3-4 Sones<\/strong>: Sound level comparable to watching TV with normal volume. This is too loud for a bathroom fan and should be avoided if possible. It will be heard in the next room even when the bathroom door is closed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do Sones Compare to Decibels?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This table will help you compare&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/sone-to-decibel-calculator\/\">sones to decibels<\/a>. Note that the values are only approximate since it is not possible to directly calculate them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>You can find a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/sone-to-decibel-calculator\/\">Sone to Decibel calculator here<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Sone<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>dBA<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>0.3<\/td><td>23<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>0.5<\/td><td>25.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>0.7<\/td><td>28.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>0.9<\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1.2<\/td><td>32<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1.4<\/td><td>33<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1.6<\/td><td>34<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1.8<\/td><td>35<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>37.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2.2<\/td><td>38<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2.4<\/td><td>39<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2.6<\/td><td>39.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3.9<\/td><td>44.5<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find The Optimal CFM For The Bathroom Fan<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Bathroom-Fan-CFM-Guide-512x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Bathroom exhaust fan airflow CFM chart\" class=\"wp-image-1887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Bathroom-Fan-CFM-Guide-512x1024.jpg 512w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Bathroom-Fan-CFM-Guide-150x300.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Bathroom-Fan-CFM-Guide-768x1536.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Bathroom-Fan-CFM-Guide-735x1470.jpg 735w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Bathroom-Fan-CFM-Guide-168x335.jpg 168w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Bathroom-Fan-CFM-Guide-174x347.jpg 174w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Bathroom-Fan-CFM-Guide-260x520.jpg 260w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Bathroom-Fan-CFM-Guide-320x640.jpg 320w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Bathroom-Fan-CFM-Guide-384x768.jpg 384w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Bathroom-Fan-CFM-Guide-480x960.jpg 480w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Bathroom-Fan-CFM-Guide-540x1080.jpg 540w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Bathroom-Fan-CFM-Guide.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Bathroom-Fan-CFM-Guide-512x1024.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Bathroom exhaust fan airflow CFM chart\" class=\"wp-image-1887 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Bathroom-Fan-CFM-Guide-512x1024.jpg.webp 512w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Bathroom-Fan-CFM-Guide-150x300.jpg.webp 150w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Bathroom-Fan-CFM-Guide-768x1536.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Bathroom-Fan-CFM-Guide-735x1470.jpg.webp 735w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Bathroom-Fan-CFM-Guide-168x335.jpg.webp 168w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Bathroom-Fan-CFM-Guide-174x347.jpg.webp 174w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Bathroom-Fan-CFM-Guide-260x520.jpg.webp 260w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Bathroom-Fan-CFM-Guide-320x640.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Bathroom-Fan-CFM-Guide-384x768.jpg.webp 384w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Bathroom-Fan-CFM-Guide-480x960.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Bathroom-Fan-CFM-Guide-540x1080.jpg.webp 540w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Bathroom-Fan-CFM-Guide.jpg.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Bathroom-Fan-CFM-Guide.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Cubic feet per minute (CFM) is the amout ouf air the bathroom fan moves per minute in cubic feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you wish to learn more about CFM you can visit my previous article on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/how-are-bathroom-exhaust-fans-rated-guide-for-homeowners\/#What_is_a_CFM_rating\" data-lasso-id=\"846\">how are bathroom fans rated.<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To keep things <strong>simple<\/strong> I have created a <strong>calculator<\/strong> where you can fill in the dimensions of your bathroom and it will <strong>automatically<\/strong> calculate the <strong>optimal<\/strong> CFM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bathroom Fan CFM Calculator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fill in your bathroom dimensions and the calculator does the rest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>I have based the calculator on 8 air changes per hour, as recommended by the Home Ventilation Institute.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<form name=\"cp_calculatedfieldsf_pform_1\" id=\"cp_calculatedfieldsf_pform_1\" action=\"?\" method=\"post\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\" class=\"cff-form \">\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"cp_calculatedfieldsf_pform_psequence\" value=\"_1\">\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"cp_calculatedfieldsf_id\" value=\"8\"><pre style=\"display:none !important;\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">form_structure_1=[[{\"form_identifier\":\"\",\"name\":\"fieldname3\",\"shortlabel\":\"\",\"index\":0,\"ftype\":\"fslider\",\"userhelp\":\"\",\"userhelpTooltip\":false,\"tooltipIcon\":false,\"csslayout\":\"\",\"title\":\"Bathroom Width in Feet\",\"exclude\":false,\"readonly\":false,\"predefined\":\"6\",\"predefinedMin\":\"\",\"predefinedMax\":\"\",\"predefinedClick\":false,\"size\":\"small\",\"thousandSeparator\":\",\",\"centSeparator\":\".\",\"typeValues\":true,\"min\":\"3\",\"max\":\"20\",\"step\":1,\"range\":false,\"caption\":\"{0}\",\"minCaption\":\"\",\"maxCaption\":\"\",\"fBuild\":{},\"parent\":\"\"},{\"form_identifier\":\"\",\"name\":\"fieldname4\",\"shortlabel\":\"\",\"index\":1,\"ftype\":\"fslider\",\"userhelp\":\"\",\"userhelpTooltip\":false,\"tooltipIcon\":false,\"csslayout\":\"\",\"title\":\"Bathroom Lenght In Feet\",\"exclude\":false,\"readonly\":false,\"predefined\":\"10\",\"predefinedMin\":\"\",\"predefinedMax\":\"\",\"predefinedClick\":false,\"size\":\"small\",\"thousandSeparator\":\",\",\"centSeparator\":\".\",\"typeValues\":true,\"min\":\"3\",\"max\":\"20\",\"step\":1,\"range\":false,\"caption\":\"{0}\",\"minCaption\":\"\",\"maxCaption\":\"\",\"fBuild\":{},\"parent\":\"\"},{\"form_identifier\":\"\",\"name\":\"fieldname5\",\"shortlabel\":\"\",\"index\":2,\"ftype\":\"fslider\",\"userhelp\":\"\",\"userhelpTooltip\":false,\"tooltipIcon\":false,\"csslayout\":\"\",\"title\":\"Bathroom Ceiling Height in Feet\",\"exclude\":false,\"readonly\":false,\"predefined\":\"9\",\"predefinedMin\":\"8\",\"predefinedMax\":\"14\",\"predefinedClick\":false,\"size\":\"small\",\"thousandSeparator\":\",\",\"centSeparator\":\".\",\"typeValues\":true,\"min\":\"6\",\"max\":\"14\",\"step\":1,\"range\":false,\"caption\":\"{0}\",\"minCaption\":\"\",\"maxCaption\":\"\",\"fBuild\":{},\"parent\":\"\"},{\"dependencies\":[{\"rule\":\"\",\"complex\":false,\"fields\":[\"\"]}],\"form_identifier\":\"\",\"name\":\"fieldname1\",\"shortlabel\":\"\",\"index\":3,\"ftype\":\"fCalculated\",\"userhelp\":\"\",\"userhelpTooltip\":false,\"tooltipIcon\":false,\"csslayout\":\"\",\"title\":\"Minimum Bathroom Fan CFM\",\"predefined\":\"\",\"required\":false,\"exclude\":false,\"size\":\"small\",\"eq\":\"fieldname3*fieldname4*fieldname5*8\\\/60\",\"min\":\"\",\"max\":\"\",\"suffix\":\"\",\"prefix\":\"\",\"decimalsymbol\":\".\",\"groupingsymbol\":\"\",\"readonly\":true,\"currency\":false,\"noEvalIfManual\":true,\"formatDynamically\":false,\"hidefield\":false,\"fBuild\":{},\"parent\":\"\"}],{\"0\":{\"title\":\"\",\"description\":\"\",\"formlayout\":\"top_aligned\",\"formtemplate\":\"cp_cff_clean\",\"evalequations\":1,\"evalequationsevent\":2,\"autocomplete\":1,\"persistence\":0,\"customstyles\":\"\",\"loading_animation\":0,\"animate_form\":0},\"formid\":\"cp_calculatedfieldsf_pform_1\"}];<\/script><\/pre>\n<div id=\"fbuilder\">\n\t\t<div id=\"fbuilder_1\">\n\t\t<div id=\"formheader_1\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"fieldlist_1\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"clearer\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clearer\"><\/div>\n<\/form>\n\t\n\n\n\n<p>You can always go <strong>over<\/strong> the calculated CFM. This will only ensure that the moisture is cleared out <strong>quicker<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/best-50-cfm-bathroom-exhaust-fan-3-great-options\/\" data-lasso-id=\"847\">My recommendations for 50 CFM bathroom exhaust fans<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/best-100-110-cfm-bathroom-exhaust-fan-3-amazing-options\/\" data-lasso-id=\"848\">M<\/a><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/best-100-110-cfm-bathroom-exhaust-fan-3-amazing-options\/\" data-lasso-id=\"849\">y<\/a><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/best-100-110-cfm-bathroom-exhaust-fan-3-amazing-options\/\" data-lasso-id=\"850\"> <\/a><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/best-100-110-cfm-bathroom-exhaust-fan-3-amazing-options\/\" data-lasso-id=\"851\">r<\/a><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/best-100-110-cfm-bathroom-exhaust-fan-3-amazing-options\/\" data-lasso-id=\"852\">e<\/a><\/em><em><a 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href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/best-100-110-cfm-bathroom-exhaust-fan-3-amazing-options\/\" data-lasso-id=\"867\">f<\/a><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/best-100-110-cfm-bathroom-exhaust-fan-3-amazing-options\/\" data-lasso-id=\"868\">o<\/a><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/best-100-110-cfm-bathroom-exhaust-fan-3-amazing-options\/\" data-lasso-id=\"869\">r<\/a><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/best-100-110-cfm-bathroom-exhaust-fan-3-amazing-options\/\" data-lasso-id=\"870\"> <\/a><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/best-100-110-cfm-bathroom-exhaust-fan-3-amazing-options\/\" data-lasso-id=\"871\">1<\/a><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/best-100-110-cfm-bathroom-exhaust-fan-3-amazing-options\/\" data-lasso-id=\"872\">0<\/a><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/best-100-110-cfm-bathroom-exhaust-fan-3-amazing-options\/\" data-lasso-id=\"873\">0<\/a><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/best-100-110-cfm-bathroom-exhaust-fan-3-amazing-options\/\" data-lasso-id=\"874\">&ndash;<\/a><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/best-100-110-cfm-bathroom-exhaust-fan-3-amazing-options\/\" data-lasso-id=\"875\">1<\/a><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/best-100-110-cfm-bathroom-exhaust-fan-3-amazing-options\/\" data-lasso-id=\"876\">1<\/a><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/best-100-110-cfm-bathroom-exhaust-fan-3-amazing-options\/\" data-lasso-id=\"877\">0<\/a><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/best-100-110-cfm-bathroom-exhaust-fan-3-amazing-options\/\" data-lasso-id=\"878\"> <\/a><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/best-100-110-cfm-bathroom-exhaust-fan-3-amazing-options\/\" data-lasso-id=\"879\">C<\/a><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/best-100-110-cfm-bathroom-exhaust-fan-3-amazing-options\/\" data-lasso-id=\"880\">F<\/a><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/best-100-110-cfm-bathroom-exhaust-fan-3-amazing-options\/\" data-lasso-id=\"881\">M<\/a><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/best-100-110-cfm-bathroom-exhaust-fan-3-amazing-options\/\" data-lasso-id=\"882\"> <\/a><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/best-100-110-cfm-bathroom-exhaust-fan-3-amazing-options\/\" data-lasso-id=\"883\">b<\/a><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/best-100-110-cfm-bathroom-exhaust-fan-3-amazing-options\/\" data-lasso-id=\"884\">a<\/a><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/best-100-110-cfm-bathroom-exhaust-fan-3-amazing-options\/\" data-lasso-id=\"885\">t<\/a><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/best-100-110-cfm-bathroom-exhaust-fan-3-amazing-options\/\" data-lasso-id=\"886\">h<\/a><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/best-100-110-cfm-bathroom-exhaust-fan-3-amazing-options\/\" data-lasso-id=\"887\">r<\/a><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/best-100-110-cfm-bathroom-exhaust-fan-3-amazing-options\/\" data-lasso-id=\"888\">o<\/a><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/best-100-110-cfm-bathroom-exhaust-fan-3-amazing-options\/\" data-lasso-id=\"889\">o<\/a><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/best-100-110-cfm-bathroom-exhaust-fan-3-amazing-options\/\" data-lasso-id=\"890\">m<\/a><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/best-100-110-cfm-bathroom-exhaust-fan-3-amazing-options\/\" data-lasso-id=\"891\"> <\/a><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/best-100-110-cfm-bathroom-exhaust-fan-3-amazing-options\/\" data-lasso-id=\"892\">f<\/a><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/best-100-110-cfm-bathroom-exhaust-fan-3-amazing-options\/\" data-lasso-id=\"893\">a<\/a><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/best-100-110-cfm-bathroom-exhaust-fan-3-amazing-options\/\" data-lasso-id=\"894\">n<\/a><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/best-100-110-cfm-bathroom-exhaust-fan-3-amazing-options\/\" data-lasso-id=\"895\"><em>s<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, It is not recommended to install a bath fan with a <strong>lower<\/strong> CFM. A bathroom fan that is too weak will not clear out the moisture fast enough and it will have time to spread around the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choose an Optimal Location<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As long as the bathroom fan is <strong>inside <\/strong>the bathroom, it will work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you would like to make it work as efficiently as possible it is best to place it close to the shower, but not directly in the shower as this can cause cold air to blow on to you while showering. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/bathroom-fan-placement\/\" data-lasso-id=\"896\">I have an entire article dedicated to where to place the bathroom fan, if interested go take a look. <\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to keep it simple, just in<strong>stall it according to the illustration below<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/bathroom-fan-placement.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/bathroom-fan-placement.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/bathroom-fan-placement-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/bathroom-fan-placement.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1626 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/bathroom-fan-placement.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/bathroom-fan-placement-300x201.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/bathroom-fan-placement.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choose a Type Of Bathroom Fan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are going to replace a <strong>existing<\/strong> bathroom fan you can <strong>skip<\/strong> this step. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If installing a new fan you have a choice between installing it on the <strong>wall<\/strong> or the <strong>ceiling<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related Article:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/are-bathroom-fans-necessary\/\" data-lasso-id=\"897\">Are Bathroom Fans Necessary<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since hot steam from the shower moves <strong>up<\/strong>, installing the bathroom fan on the <strong>ceiling<\/strong> is the most <strong>efficient<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ceiling Mounted Bathroom Fan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If<\/strong> possible bathroom fans <strong>should<\/strong> be installed on the <strong>ceiling<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Going through the ceiling will always involve some <strong>ducting<\/strong>. Depending on how good the attic <strong>access<\/strong> is installing ducting might be very <strong>difficult<\/strong>. <em>(Think 3 ft of blown insulation and no walkway)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ceiling-mounted bathroom fans are by far the <strong>most<\/strong> popular. This means that the selection is going to be <strong>much<\/strong> better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wall Mounted Bathroom Fan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In case you <strong>don&rsquo;t<\/strong> have access to the attic there is <strong>another<\/strong> option. Mount it on an exterior wall. This will involve no ducting and can be done with a ladder and a jigsaw. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B000MNIB9C?tag=hvacbuzz-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"898\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B000MNIB9C&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=hvacbuzz-20&amp;language=en_US\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B000MNIB9C&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=hvacbuzz-20&amp;language=en_US\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=hvacbuzz-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li3&amp;o=1&amp;a=B000MNIB9C\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border:none !important; margin:0px !important;\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=hvacbuzz-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li3&amp;o=1&amp;a=B000MNIB9C\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border:none !important; margin:0px !important;\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that the selection of through-wall bathroom fans is very <strong>limited<\/strong> in North America. For some reason, they are more common in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Actually, the <strong>only<\/strong> one I found that is <strong>quiet<\/strong> enough to be used in a residential bathroom is the <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B000MNIB9C?tag=hvacbuzz-20\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-id=\"899\">Panasonic FV-08WQ1<\/a><\/strong>. (amazon link) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As far as I know,  this is the quietest <strong>through<\/strong>&ndash;<strong>wall<\/strong> bathroom fan on the North American market. It is rated at a whisper-quiet <strong>0.3 Sones. <\/strong>I guess that&rsquo;s where its name &ldquo;<strong>Whisperwall<\/strong>&rdquo; comes from &#128578;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While It is possible to<em> <a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/can-bathroom-exhaust-fans-be-installed-vertically\/\" data-lasso-id=\"900\">install most regular bathroom fans on a wall<\/a><\/em>. It is <strong>much easier<\/strong> to install a bathroom fan that is <strong>designed<\/strong> for a wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> This will make installation <strong>much easier<\/strong>. Most of them have telescopic collars that cover the inside of the wall.<em> (see picture above)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another advantage is that the damper is <strong>designed<\/strong> for vertical operation and will <strong>not<\/strong> leak, nor cause any <a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/bathroom-fan-noise-windy\/\" data-lasso-id=\"901\">noise when windy<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is an <a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/ultimate-backdraft-damper-guide-all-you-need-to-know\/\" data-lasso-id=\"902\"><strong>helpful guide<\/strong><\/a> if you would like to learn more about ventilation dampers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inline Bathroom Fan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The third option is an Inline fan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An inline fan is <strong>great<\/strong> if you have <strong>multiple<\/strong> bathrooms and would like to have <strong>one<\/strong> fan serve both of them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>In <\/em>a <em>previous <strong>article,<\/strong> I have composed a <strong>kit<\/strong> of <a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/can-bathroom-fans-share-a-vent\/#The_Other_Option_-_Install_a_Remote_Inline_Fan\" data-lasso-id=\"903\">all parts for an inline fan system<\/a> so I will not list them here.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remote inline fans are often <strong>quieter<\/strong> since the fan is <strong>further<\/strong> away from the bathroom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"723\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/inlinefancommonvent-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1065\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/inlinefancommonvent-2.jpg 723w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/inlinefancommonvent-2-300x263.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"723\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/inlinefancommonvent-2.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1065 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/inlinefancommonvent-2.jpg.webp 723w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/inlinefancommonvent-2-300x263.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/inlinefancommonvent-2.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Measure Cutout Dimensions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ignore this step for inline fan or during new installation.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By now you have <strong>decided<\/strong> on how many <strong>CFM<\/strong> you need and what <strong>type<\/strong> of bathroom fan you want to install.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Next<\/strong> comes the <strong>cutout<\/strong> dimension. This is the actual hole in the ceiling\/wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s <strong>best<\/strong> to remove the cover from your old bathroom fan and <strong>measure<\/strong> the <strong>hole<\/strong> in the ceiling\/wall to get the most <strong>accurate<\/strong> measurements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When <strong>replacing<\/strong> an existing bathroom fan it is <strong>wise<\/strong> to choose a fan with the <strong>same<\/strong> or slightly <strong>larger<\/strong> cutout dimension. This will <strong>eliminate<\/strong> the need for any drywall\/tiling work and make the installation more <strong>plug and play<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Following this simple advice will save you hours of work<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em> Here is a table of <a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/are-bathroom-fans-standard-size\/#Cutout_Dimensions\" data-lasso-id=\"904\">common cutout dimensions and corresponding bathroom fans.<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find Out The Duct Size<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out by removing the old fan what dimension your duct is, this will make installing the new fan much easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it is possible to buy adapters to change from say example 6&Prime; to 4&Prime; duct, it is <strong>not<\/strong> recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a 4&Prime; duct in your bathroom, <strong>do not<\/strong> buy a fan with a 6&Prime; duct connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By downsizing the duct you will <strong>significantly<\/strong> increase the backpressure and the fan will have to work much <strong>harder<\/strong>. This will make the fan <strong>less<\/strong> efficient and much <strong>much louder<\/strong> than specified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>I once installed a range hood duct that was 1 size too small for the particular range hood. I thought I will simply fit an adapter to make it fit. This was <strong>not<\/strong> a good idea, the fan was so loud, that in the end I had to replace the duct with the correct size and spent way <strong>longer<\/strong> on it than I should have.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even when a 6&Prime; fan comes with a 4&Prime; adapter it is <strong>not<\/strong> a good idea, since the fan is ideally <strong>designed<\/strong> for a 6&Prime; duct and will be <strong>louder<\/strong> than a comparable 4&Prime; fan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consider The Noise Level<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bathroom-Fan-Buy-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bathroom-Fan-Buy-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bathroom-Fan-Buy-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bathroom-Fan-Buy-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bathroom-Fan-Buy-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bathroom-Fan-Buy-3-1024x683.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1309 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bathroom-Fan-Buy-3-1024x683.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bathroom-Fan-Buy-3-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bathroom-Fan-Buy-3-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bathroom-Fan-Buy-3.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bathroom-Fan-Buy-3.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In North America bathroom fan noise level is measured in <strong>Sones<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/how-are-bathroom-exhaust-fans-rated-guide-for-homeowners\/#What_is_a_Sone_Rating\" data-lasso-id=\"905\">sones<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Decibels are used in other parts of the world. You can find a <a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/sone-to-decibel-calculator\/\" data-lasso-id=\"906\">Sone to Decibel Calculator Here.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While most people <strong>prefer<\/strong> their bathroom fan to be <strong>as quiet as possible<\/strong>, others like to have a loud bathroom fan to <strong>conceal<\/strong> embarrassing bathroom noises &#128578;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anything under 0.5 Sones will be very quiet, and will be barely noticeable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here you can find the <a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/quiet-fan-sones\/\" data-lasso-id=\"907\">9 quietest bathroom fans on the market today<\/a>.<\/strong>  You should be able to find a <strong>suitable<\/strong> fan from this list if you <strong>appreciate<\/strong> a quiet bathroom fan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How The Bathroom Fan Is Operated<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a number of different ways a bathroom fan can be turned on and off. Ranging from a simple physical switch to a smart home controller that can be set up from your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is not actually something that you <strong>must<\/strong> consider when buying the bathroom fan, however it might be <strong>helpful<\/strong> to think ahead and <strong>upgrade<\/strong> the switch as well. Especially if you currently have a manual on\/off switch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Physical On\/Off switch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the <strong>most<\/strong> basic way to operate the bathroom fan. I would <strong>not<\/strong> recommend this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is very <strong>difficult<\/strong> to keep the fan running for <strong>long enough <\/strong>this way. Especially when there are <strong>small<\/strong> children in the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people who have a regular switch installed will turn the fan off <strong>immediately<\/strong> after the shower together with the light. This can lead to <strong>moisture<\/strong> damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A bathroom fan should be running for <strong>at least<\/strong> 30 minutes after the shower has been turned off. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I recommend keeping it running even <strong>longer<\/strong> during wintertime to make sure all of the moisture is <strong>exhausted<\/strong> out of the house. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a graph from my smart home <strong>humidity sensor<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can see from the graph that it takes <strong>close to an hour<\/strong> for the humidity level to <strong>drop<\/strong> back to normal levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"844\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/batrhoom-humidity-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/batrhoom-humidity-1.jpg 844w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/batrhoom-humidity-1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/batrhoom-humidity-1-768x429.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"844\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/batrhoom-humidity-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1283 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/batrhoom-humidity-1.jpg.webp 844w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/batrhoom-humidity-1-300x168.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/batrhoom-humidity-1-768x429.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/batrhoom-humidity-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Timer Switch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A timer switch is a very <strong>simple<\/strong> and reliable way to control a bathroom fan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>I have written a <a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/best-bathroom-fan-timer-switch-9-excellent-options\/\" data-lasso-id=\"908\">detailed article about bathroom fan timer switches<\/a>, so I will not discuss them here any further.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Humidity Sensor\/Switch<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07QNMDZ8B?tag=hvacbuzz-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"909\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41Tht0hQkPL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"TOPGREENER Humidity Sensor Switch for Ventilation Fan, Air Moisture Detection, Bathroom Fan Automated Control, Adjustable Timing, Neutral Wire Required, UL Listed, TDHS5-N, White\" title=\"TOPGREENER Humidity Sensor Switch for Ventilation Fan, Air Moisture Detection, Bathroom Fan Automated Control, Adjustable Timing, Neutral Wire Required, UL Listed, TDHS5-N, White\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41Tht0hQkPL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"TOPGREENER Humidity Sensor Switch for Ventilation Fan, Air Moisture Detection, Bathroom Fan Automated Control, Adjustable Timing, Neutral Wire Required, UL Listed, TDHS5-N, White\" title=\"TOPGREENER Humidity Sensor Switch for Ventilation Fan, Air Moisture Detection, Bathroom Fan Automated Control, Adjustable Timing, Neutral Wire Required, UL Listed, TDHS5-N, White\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In my opinion, <a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/humidty-sensing-fan-worth-it\/\" data-lasso-id=\"910\">humidity sensor\/switch is the <strong>best<\/strong> way to control a bathroom fan. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I like it since after installing it you can totally <strong>forget<\/strong> about turning the fan on. It will be handled <strong>automatically<\/strong> and only when needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to <strong>stay away<\/strong> from the cheapest options since the humidity sensors on them won&rsquo;t <strong>last<\/strong> very long. I have gone through a <strong>couple<\/strong> before I learned my lesson and bought a <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B06XPTH4YX?tag=hvacbuzz-20\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-id=\"911\">quality humidity switch<\/a>. (amazon link).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This switch, once set up will function completely <strong>automatically<\/strong>, with the option of turning the fan on manually <strong>if<\/strong> needed. But this should not be necessary since it comes with a PIR motion sensor that turns on the fan when it detects movement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The duration of ventilation after movement is detected, and the fan activation humidity level are both easily programmable by the user.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Note:<\/strong> the humidity level should be set twice a year. During wintertime the indoor air will be much dryer so the humidity level should be lowered. Vice versa during summertime.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Continuous ventilation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your fan is always running, then most likely you have continuous ventilation. This means that the fan is controlled by a external HVAC ventilation controller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most likely the fan will not be a typical wall or ceiling mounted fan but a remote inline fan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read more<\/strong> on <em><a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/why-does-the-bathroom-fan-keep-running\/#Continuous_operation_exhaust_fans\" data-lasso-id=\"912\">continuous ventilation here.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bathroom-Fan-Buy-4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bathroom-Fan-Buy-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bathroom-Fan-Buy-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bathroom-Fan-Buy-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bathroom-Fan-Buy-4.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bathroom-Fan-Buy-4-1024x683.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1311 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bathroom-Fan-Buy-4-1024x683.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bathroom-Fan-Buy-4-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bathroom-Fan-Buy-4-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bathroom-Fan-Buy-4.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bathroom-Fan-Buy-4.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The most important things are correct airflow and quiet operation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By measuring the duct size and cutout hole you can greatly reduce the time\/cost required to install the bathroom fan. A humidity switch is the best way to control the bathroom fan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hope you found this article helpful. Please vote yes or now below to let me know, so I can improve the future articles. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you! &#128578;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>      <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>      <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this day and age, it can be difficult to choose anything. There are too many options out there. This is certainly the case with bathroom fans. 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