Home Tip: Let's talk bathroom fans.

It’s not exactly the first thing that comes to mind when considering home maintenance tasks; However it is something that should not be over looked.

Here’s the “WHY”:

- Mold and mildew breeding factory - ew. - Clogs that prevent the fan from running properly - Added stress on the fan diminishing the life span of the fan - Dust and dander - again, ew. - Odor build up - double ew.

This can also create a health risk for those with allergies, sensitivities, and breathing issues. Not to mention, cost you more of your hard earned money in the long run when you’re forced to replace them.

What does it do?

Your bathroom exhaust fan is there to create ventilation and remove excess moisture from the room from showers, sinks and even toilets. When this moisture is allowed to linger it can create a plethora of issues - including Mold, mildew, odors, rust on fixtures, damage paint and personal items.

Here’s the “HOW”:

1. First things first, shut off power to the fan. To be extra cautious, shut off power from the breaker panel. 2. Remove the cover by gently pulling down and applying pressure to the metal prongs holding it in place. 3. It your cover has a light, disconnect the wire first. In this case you’ll want to clean it with a vacuum first, then wipe it down with a damp cloth and then allow it to air dry fully prior to re-installing. 4. If there is no light, we like to allow the cover to soak in hot water with a splash of dish soap for about 5 minutes. Then scrub with a cloth or brush to clean, rinse and allow it to air dry. 5. While the cover dries, you’ll want to move on to cleaning the fan itself. Using your vacuums hose attachment you can clear out most of the debris, then wipe it down with either a soft cloth or swiffer dusting wands work great too! Just be very gentle with it. 6. If you really want to get a deep clean you can also remove the fan motor by removing the screws that connect it to the housing and unplugging the wire connectors. We typically take the motor outside and blow it off with forced air (Pro tip - Canned air is great for this!) 7. Wipe everything down gently with a soft cloth to remove any excess debris. 8. Now you can re-assemble everything and WALLA! Like new again.

As always, if you don’t feel like taking on the project, give us a call! We’re always happy to take care of it for you.