Bathroom Fan Repair & Installation

If you’ve had your bathroom exhaust fan for a while, it may need a service or repair. Unfortunately, many people don’t know about the regular maintenance needed for this equipment.

Since they don’t know about the repair warning signs, many people wait far too long and often need to replace the fan entirely. Here are some of the top signs that you need bathroom fan repair or servicing:

• Stubborn odors remain even when the fan is running – Exhaust fans are generally excellent at recycling air (and removing stubborn odors). If the air constantly smells funny, it’s a sign that something isn’t working as it should.
• The air seems stale or feels “thick” – If the air in your bathroom is difficult to breathe, feels stale, or just doesn’t seem as fresh as usual, it can be a sign that you need a bathroom fan repair service. A fully functioning fan will keep the air fresh at all times.
• It smells like something is burning whenever the fan is on – If your bathroom exhaust fan smells like it’s burning, it may have something trapped around its shaft. It’s also possible that the motor isn’t working properly and the strain on the system is causing it to overheat. Either way, this is a sign that you need bathroom fan repair ASAP.
• The fan seems sluggish or is making an unusual amount of noise – Bathroom exhaust fans are expertly designed to work at a high degree of efficiency, which means rapid revolutions and nearly noiseless operation. If your fan starts whistling, humming, making whooshing noises, or turning slowly, something is definitely wrong.

One of the best ways to know when your bathroom fan needs repairs is to pay for annual inspection of your crawl space, attic, and ventilation systems.