Looking for recommendations for wall mounted bathroom extractor fan

[JP_]

Fan packed up, it's only about 6 years old. Was a pull cord on/off, and often left on for hours at a time.

Looking for maybe pull cord with timer, or humidity (but sure I read here that humidity controlled ones are unreliable?)

 

[ETAF]

whats the make of the fan you have now - maybe a photo of it

Just a DIYer but quite a the humidity fans I have come across , owners say not great

 

[Scally-Ho]

Do you mean fully surface mounted, or one that fits almost flush to the wall with it's outlet fed into the ducting to the outside grille. Also, what size, 4" or 6"?

 

[JP_]

Do you mean fully surface mounted, or one that fits almost flush to the wall with it's outlet fed into the ducting to the outside grille. Also, what size, 4" or 6"?

almost flush with outlet, 4 inch.

whats the make of the fan you have now - maybe a photo of it

Just a DIYer but quite a the humidity fans I have come across , owners say not great

I'll have a look when I get home. Could not find any order details in emails, so guessing I just picked it up from a local merchant, B&Q, Wickes, Toolstation etc. It started to get a bit noisy, but then just totally stopped working.

 

[Scally-Ho]

For a reliable and quiet 'almost flush' extractor fan. look at this one from Toolstation. Others sell it, but I prefer Toolstation as I have a branch about a mile from my door which is convenient when sorting tenant's problems out. I have absolutely no trouble with Xpelair brand.

Xpelair DX100 100mm Simply Silent Extractor Fan

Noisy bathroom fan keeping you awake at night? Switch to Simply Silent from Xpelair – this 100mm extractor fan has two speed settings, allowing you to choose between increased airflow or near-silent operation.The two modes offer extraction rates of 54m³ or 76m³ per hour with noise levels of just...

www.toolstation.com

 

[JP_]

problem I have is that the fan is not connected to light, which is why currently using a pull cord. I think this restricts me now. I wish it just came on with the light!

 

[Scally-Ho]

Toolststion also sell that same fan but operated via a pull cord.

Xpelair DX100 100mm Simply Silent Extractor Fan

Noisy bathroom fan keeping you awake at night? Switch to Simply Silent from Xpelair - this 100mm extractor fan has two speed settings, allowing you to choose between increased airflow or near-silent operation.The two modes offer extraction rates of 54m³ or 76m³ per hour with noise levels of just...

www.toolstation.com

 

[JohnD]

problem I have is that the fan is not connected to light, which is why currently using a pull cord. I think this restricts me now. I wish it just came on with the light!

Can you get at the ceiling rose wiring from above, for example in the loft?

Some people use a PIR movement detector as a switch, but it may not work if you spend long periods lying motionless in the bath, or seated.

 

[Murdochcat]

Icon 15 with optional module for humidity & timer - not cheap but extremely reliable

 

[JP_]

Can you get at the ceiling rose wiring from above, for example in the loft?

Some people use a PIR movement detector as a switch, but it may not work if you spend long periods lying motionless in the bath, or seated.

No, well, access to the light is possible, I think (although might be boarded...) but I'd need to make holes in the wall for the cable.

 

[Old Salt]

Mine is mounted in the ceiling but comes on with the light and then runs on a timer depending how long the fan has been on. It does have a humidity setting but we found it to be a pain in the arris. Made by Greenwood.

 

[JP_]

I like the idea of motion sensor, if there was one with overrun that would be perfect.

 

[JP_]

whats the make of the fan you have now - maybe a photo of it

Just a DIYer but quite a the humidity fans I have come across , owners say not great

I think its a Monrose based on the photo

 

[JohnD]

I like the idea of motion sensor, if there was one with overrun that would be perfect.

You can get fans that include an overrun timer. The PIR is just a switch. 20 minutes is a reasonable overrun for a shower or WC

I like the "Silent" fans by Soler & Palau (also branded as Envirovent) which have a ball-bearing motor and rubber anti vibration mounts.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Suggest you get a Vent Axia Svara fan. Just needs power (which you have). It has a motion detector, can be continuous or intermittent with timer and humidity functions. All set up is via bluetooth & smartphone app. They are just brilliant IMO.


Screwfix and others sell them. About £120, but you get what you pay for.