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How to Maintain a Bathroom Vent Fan

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December 16, 2024

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Bathroom vent fans are designed to pull moisture out of the room, but as they get older they can become noisy due to a build up of dirt and lack of lubrication. To quiet a loud fan:

With the fan turned off, remove the fan cover, and vacuum out any dust or dirt that has become lodged in the fan.
Lubricate the fan with silicone spray.
Reattach the cover on the fan.
If problems persist, buy and install a replacement unit.

Watch the video above to find out more.

Further Information

Bathroom Vent Fan Calculator (article)
How to Properly Size a Bathroom Vent Fan (video)

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