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Weak Bathroom Exhaust Fan Upgraded to a Quiet, Higher-Airflow Fan in South Reno

A South Reno homeowner said their bathroom exhaust fan wasn't pulling enough moisture and air out of the room. Surge Electric found the existing fan was a low-airflow model and replaced it with a quiet fan that moves nearly double the air, the most the home's existing exhaust duct could support.

South Reno, NevadaLighting & FansCompleted by Surge Electric LLC

New quiet, higher-airflow bathroom exhaust fan grille installed on a bathroom ceiling in South Reno

The Homeowner’s Goal

What the project needed to accomplish.

The homeowner wanted a bathroom fan that actually cleared steam and stale air. The existing fan ran, but the bathroom stayed humid because it simply wasn't moving enough air.

Existing Conditions

What we found before starting.

When Surge Electric checked the fan, it turned out to be a low-airflow model, too small for the job the homeowner needed it to do. How much air a bathroom fan can move also depends on the size of the exhaust duct it connects to, so a bigger fan only helps if the existing duct can handle it.

Work Completed

The electrical work included in this project.

Checked the existing bathroom exhaust fan and confirmed it was a low-airflow model.
Checked the size of the home's existing exhaust duct to see how much airflow it could support.
Selected a quiet replacement fan with the highest airflow the existing duct allows, nearly double the old fan.
Removed the old fan and installed the new fan in the ceiling.
Connected the new fan to the existing exhaust duct and wiring, installed the new grille, and tested it.

Project Gallery

Photos from the project.

Before: old low-airflow bathroom exhaust fan on the ceiling of a South Reno bathroom

Bathroom exhaust fan housing open in the ceiling during the fan replacement in South Reno

New quiet exhaust fan blower installed in the ceiling housing before the grille goes on, South Reno

After: new quiet bathroom exhaust fan with a clean white grille installed in South Reno

Final Result

What changed for the homeowner.

The bathroom now has a fan that clears moisture much better and runs noticeably quieter, and the homeowner is very happy with it. Because the new fan was matched to the existing exhaust duct, the upgrade did not require new ductwork. If your bathroom mirror stays fogged or the room stays humid after a shower, the fan may be undersized. Surge Electric replaces and upgrades bathroom exhaust fans in Reno, Sparks, Spanish Springs, and Sun Valley.

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