Love
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Saturday, 14th of August 2010 08:29:03 PM
l would assume it should be utilized while the dryer is running, but does
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it need to be switched on at other times?
Thanks for any
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help!
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Squisshie
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Sunday, 15th of August 2010 06:25:42 PM
Decide if you want ur exhaust fan to run on a timer or on a
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switch. Switch-based fans turn on & off like a light, using a switch on
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the wall (sometimes the light swatch & the fan switch are one & the same),
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while timer-based fans are set to run a certain length of time a certain
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number of periods each day. The former is more convenient & can be used at
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specific moments (such as when cooking or using the toilet), while the
latter provides a more thorough & regular recirculation of the air.
Step 2Measure the volume of ur kitchen or bathroom. You can to this with a
tape measure: Multiply the room is width times its length times its height
(in feet).
Step 3Determine the amount of cubic feet per minute (CFM), which is the
airflow required to exchange the air in the room eight times per hour,
which is the recommended efficiency of any exhaust fan. You can determine
the CFM by dividing the room is volume by 7.5.
Step 4Check the CFM on any exhaust fans you select: It should be listed on
the box. You want a fan whose CFM is equal to or larger than the CFM of the
room you intend to use it in.
Step 5Compare the sound level of various exhaust fans. You usually want to
select the quietest fan possible. Fan noise is measured in sones, usually
ranked from 0.5 to 4.0 & listed on the box. The lower the sone, the
quieter the fan, so look for fans ranked at 1.0 sone or below, if
possible.
Step 6Select a fan which can be installed with screws rather than nails.
Nails have a tendency to vibrate & can come loose after time. Screws will
hold the fan more securely for a longer length of time.
Step 7Choose a fan that matches the aesthetics & décor of the room where
you intend to install it. This is purely a matter of taste & the amount of
money you wish to spend. Exhaust fans come in all manner of styles &
features, & you can always find one to match the specifics of ur room.
Pineapple
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Monday, 16th of August 2010 02:17:08 AM
If you have your dryer hooked up to a vent hose and it goes
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outside, then you really dont need to ever use the exhaust fan. Some
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people dont hook up vent fans and let the hot air go into the room. After
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a long period of time, the very humid air will help the growth of mold on
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the walls. This would be the time to use an exhaust fan, to help that
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humid air from the dryer to go outside. But again if you have your dryer
hooked up to the long hose going outside, then forget about it.