Most bathrooms, especially if it is situated inside a building, have small windows that can tend to hamper the flow of air inside. You will notice that once you enter some bathrooms, the temperature is high, some odors are left, and the bathroom overall experience is uncomfortable. The best way to solve this problem is by installing exhaust fans.
The rule of thumb is that the bigger the size of your bathroom is, the bigger your exhaust fan should be. The problem, however, is that most exhaust fans tend to be quite noisy, and with the bathroom echo, it can make your bathroom experience unpleasant. Because of advancements in technology, there are now many for you to choose from, but this article presents you with 5 quiet bathroom exhaust fans available locally.
Here are the local options for quiet bathroom exhaust fans:
1.Ultra Quiet Ventilation Fan Bathroom Exhaust Fan – 110 CFM per 0.8 Sones
The Ultra Quiet Ventilation Fan Bathroom Exhaust Fan, which is rated at 110 cubic feet per minute or CFM and 0.8 sones is one of the exhaust fans that are easy to purchase. If you are from the United States, this is available in almost every state, as it can even be found on Amazon. 0.8 sones is the measure of how quiet it is, as the lower the sone rating, the quieter a fan is. Apart from these technical factors, it is also aesthetically pleasing, as it has style in mind, and also works to help fight moisture, humidity, and unwanted odor.
2.Fantech FQ80 Quiet Bathroom Exhaust Fan – 80 CFM per 0.3 Sones
The second readily available option is the FQ80 Quiet Bathroom Exhaust Fan, rated at 80 CFM, and 0.3 sones. This exhaust fan is perfect for smaller bathrooms and is also easy to purchase, as it is also found on Amazon. Because of its smaller size, it works best for powder rooms, which usually don’t have any windows, but is quite small for use in master bathrooms or office and building restrooms.
3.Air King AS54 Advantage Exhaust Bath Fan with 50-CFM at 3.0 Sones
The Air King As54 Advantage Exhaust Bath Fan is one of the quietest fans in the market today that is also readily available locally. Apart from its impressive CFM and sone ratings, its white finish is also perfect for bathrooms that have a minimalist design. The Air King is best used for bathrooms that up to 50 square feet, hence it is a good choice for smaller bathrooms as well, like a powder room.
4.Panasonic Whisper Ceiling Exhaust Fans
Of all the brands available in the market, Panasonic also offers excellent options for ceiling exhaust fans. There is no doubt that Panasonic is a household name for almost any household or commercial needs. If you are one who is not well-versed with technical terms and is looking for a brand that you can easily relate to or trust, then choosing an exhaust fan within the Panasonic Whisper Ceiling line might be the best option for you.
As a general commonality between the Panasonic Exhaust Fans, the CFM rating is usually from 110 to 150; hence it can also be great for bigger bathrooms. Despite its ability to power big bathrooms, it has a relatively low sone rating, at only 0.3, making it one of the quietest exhaust fans for its large size. Most homeowners who have used the Panasonic variety has positive feedback, even going as far as saying that these exhaust fans are so quiet that they often tend to forget to switch it off, as they forget that it was even on in the first place.
5.BV Ultra-Quiet 90 cubic feet per minute, 0.8 Sone Ventilation, and Exhaust Bath Fan for Bathrooms
The BV Ultra-Quiet 90 cubic feet per minute, 0.8 Sone Ventilation and Exhaust Bath Fans for Bathroom is one of the cheapest options in the market today for its size and power. Because of its excellent performance, it has consistently received a high rating and good feedback from previous users; hence, you can say that it lives up to its promised performance. This exhaust fan option is perfect for bathrooms with showers, as it also works to help prevent the following:
- Wallpaper from peeling
- Molds and mildew from growing, due to left moisture
- And steamy mirrors, from water heaters
Conclusion
With all these options in mind, you now have a selection to show to your hardware shop, for the next time that you might need to purchase an exhaust fan. When deciding for your final choice, aside from the noise rating, do keep in mind as well the size of the fan needed per square foot, called CFM, or cubic feet per minute, and you should also remember to choose those that are easy to install. This list, along with these criteria, will help you make your bathroom better ventilated and more pleasant to its users. The perfect bathroom exhaust fan is one that can offer great ventilation with the less noise possible.
Author Bio-
Edward Flanagan is the founder of Edward’s Enterprises, a handyman service & licensed general contractor that has been improving homes and providing facilities maintenance in Southern California since 1996. Their electrical services include bathroom fan replacements & repairs and recess light installations. Edward currently divides his time between Camarillo and Venice Beach, CA, and loves the 405.