Ceiling extractor fan that is not directed vertically

[thumbinthemiddle]

I have an extractor fan in the bathroom that was absolutely covered with dust, not cleaned for what I think was 10 years. I dry-wiped it and it has gradually starting making more and more noise, probably slightly too heavy handed during cleaning. It's come to the point where it starting to sound like a boeing 747 taking off... so it's going to be replaced.

I can't find any fans like it though. It says Greenwood airvac on the cover but the fan is not pointing down towards the floor but horisontally.

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Is this a standard solution? Could anyone help me identify this fan?

I think there is also an inline fan further off that is constantly on. Is that common?

Many questions... but any help would be appreciated!
thanks
tim

 

[foxhole]

It's a centrifugal fan not axial so is more efficient.
You should be able to replace
http://www.greenwood.co.uk/product/...hroom-extractor-fan-with-integral-filter.html

Or simply place a vent cover over the hole if there is another running[may have been installed after this one failed?]

 

[thumbinthemiddle]

Thanks - now that I read about the difference it makes sense.

The fan has always been working but it just very noisy (we moved in within a month ago). Is it worth to try to take it down and clean properly. Can you do maintenance to quite a fan? We have a similar fan in the utility room and that one isn't as noisy.

The fan further along the duct I cannot see just hear faintly. My guess is that it's on trickle mode to keep a small amount of air flowing.

 

[foxhole]

You an clean and lubricate with a little wd40, [make sure it's off].May recover.
Are you in a block off flats, distant fan may be communal fan in ducting.