R Rotor888 Joined 11 Apr 2018 Messages 51 Reaction score 0 Country 24 May 2026 #1 When the extractor fan in the ensuite bathroom is on, the flaps on the vent outside don't open. Why is this?
When the extractor fan in the ensuite bathroom is on, the flaps on the vent outside don't open. Why is this?
M mikehammer69 Joined 17 Mar 2011 Messages 355 Reaction score 86 Country 24 May 2026 #2 Fan not powerful enough Or long run of ducing not pulled tight Or friction or maybe stuck. Have you checked it to see what's wrong.
Fan not powerful enough Or long run of ducing not pulled tight Or friction or maybe stuck. Have you checked it to see what's wrong.
M Murdochcat Joined 29 Jun 2013 Messages 6,512 Reaction score 2,034 Location Surrey Country 24 May 2026 #3 Insufficient air flow under the door into the bathroom - which means the fan can’t push any air out Has it ever worked properly
Insufficient air flow under the door into the bathroom - which means the fan can’t push any air out Has it ever worked properly
R Rotor888 Joined 11 Apr 2018 Messages 51 Reaction score 0 Country 24 May 2026 #4 mikehammer69 said: Fan not powerful enough Or long run of ducing not pulled tight Or friction or maybe stuck. Have you checked it to see what's wrong. Click to expand... I think there could be a long run of ducting
mikehammer69 said: Fan not powerful enough Or long run of ducing not pulled tight Or friction or maybe stuck. Have you checked it to see what's wrong. Click to expand... I think there could be a long run of ducting
noseall Joined 2 Feb 2006 Messages 69,878 Reaction score 7,249 Location Staffordshire Country 25 May 2026 #5 Rotor888 said: When the extractor fan in the ensuite bathroom is on, the flaps on the vent outside don't open. Why is this? Click to expand... Bird nesting in there?
Rotor888 said: When the extractor fan in the ensuite bathroom is on, the flaps on the vent outside don't open. Why is this? Click to expand... Bird nesting in there?