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Does a Bathroom Fan Need To Be Vented?   If you are a residential or commercial property owner wondering whether a new or existing bathroom needs to be vented, the short answer is “Usually.” If you are also wondering whether this answer applies to bathrooms without showers or bathtubs, you can rest assured that all bathrooms benefit from appropriate venting. It’s also important to understand that bathroom venting has evolved as health and safety data increased our awareness of the need for clean, fresh air in residential and commercial spaces. One prime example is that a bathroom vent fan was historically run...

What is the Best Bathroom Ventilation Fan?   There are many factors that go into making some bathroom fans better than others. The warranty, certifications, agency ratings, and intended mounting position all come into play. Some factors are dependent on the installation location as well, making it so that the fan that is best for one location may be unsuitable for another. Situation-Dependent Factors These are bathroom fan characteristics that can make a fan better in a specific installation scenario. For example, many people want a home exhaust fan to be very quiet. In this situation, a loud fan won't qualify as...

How Many Sones is a Quiet Bathroom Fan?  Most people have heard a loud bathroom fan at some point in their lives, and realized how irritating that sort of racket is. In fact, you may be looking for a new fan in order to get a quieter one for your own bathroom. The problem is, practically every bathroom fan manufacturer claims that their products are "quiet," despite the fact that some are noticeably louder than others. How can you tell which fans are really quiet? Look at the Sone Level of the Fans What is the "sone level?" This is...

Updated October 17, 2023 Industrial Fans Direct provides ventilation and heating solutions to thousands of businesses within the US and around the world. With over 20 years of experience, we’ve become the go-to provider for quality air movement and work environment solutions.We know how frustrating disruptive noise from your industrial fans can be, which is why we’ve written this article – to help you understand what sones rating is, what factors affect it, and why it matters.After reading, you’ll be able to determine what a “good” sones rating is and be better equipped to choose or adjust industrial fans for...

Are Bathroom Fans Explosion-Proof? If you need to install a bathroom fan, the question of whether or not it can blow up typically won't come to mind. However, if you need to install it in a factory or other facility that has explosive fumes, everything changes. Then, you have to be extra-conscious of any possible sources of sparks or heat – even in rooms that aren't in or even near the main working area. This is because fumes travel easily, and can end up in contact with devices far from their source. One potential source of sparks is indeed the...