Exhaust Fan Installation Services – Everything You Need To Know

Bathrooms have an exhaust fan to remove the moisture that was created from showers or baths. The air circulation of the bathroom is better from the exhaust fan and it also helps with temperature control and preventing a build up of mould. There are five main types of exhaust fans that can be installed in bathrooms:

• Ceiling exhaust fan – the exhaust fan is mounted on the ceiling and will expel any air or moisture upwards. This air is diverted to a roof cavity or will transfer the indoor air outside. Ceiling mounted fans are one of the more common bathroom exhaust fans as they are reliable, effective and can come in either ductable or non-ductable models. 
• Wall exhaust fan – a wall fan is a great option when ceiling and roof space is limited. It works by a motor being connected to the inside wall then connects outside through tubing or ducting. The wall mounted exhaust fan is a great alternative to ceiling mounted fans and is easy to install. 
• Inline exhaust fan – this  is where the fan is installed in between the lengths of the ducting. This is usually for areas where the exhaust fan cannot be installed directly in the ceiling due to limited space. Inline exhaust fans are also often quieter than ceiling mounted as the fan is further into the ceiling rather than directly in the opening. 
• Window exhaust fan- installing an exhaust through the window is often used for apartments and units where roof and wall space is limited. There are two sections of the window fan, one inside and one outside, to ventilate the air.
• Multi-Purpose exhaust fan- some exhaust fans are also lights and can heat up the room. These have three functions and are often liked due to their many uses. One downside with this three-in-one fan is that it is often more expensive to install and purchase.

Kitchen exhaust fans have the same purpose to ventilate the air as bathroom fans have but are installed in the kitchen. Kitchen fans are mainly used to remove any fumes from cooking and keep the air and temperature at good levels. The main types of exhaust fans that are installed into kitchens are:

• Wall – these exhaust fans are connected to the wall and will help ventilate air around the cooktop and stove. 
• Island – for cooking areas that are on an island bench an exhaust fan can be installed on top of it. This will help with directly moving the air away from the kitchen and into the venting. 
• Outdoor – for kitchens that are located outside an exhaust fan will be needed to still ventilate the air. This is to prevent the certain area from being unventilated, such as in barbeque areas where smoke is common.
• Range Hood – a range hood will have a mechanical fan to ventilate air above the cooking zone. It mostly hangs above the cooktop or stove and comes in many different models and styles. 
• Microwave – the microwave can have its own venting system to ensure that the air is ventilated inside the appliance. The microwave will have its ductwork that will travel to the main ductwork or its own then outside the building. 
• Downdraft – this type of fan has the same function as a range hood but is more hidden and sits behind the cooktop or stove.

Bathroom exhaust fan installation can cost on average $530, where the smaller ranges from $240 and the service can go as high as $760. The fan itself can cost as little as $20 but some models can go up to $420. More energy efficient models will cost more to begin with but to run the exhaust fan will cost lower which is why they are more recommended. When vetting has to be installed to connect the fan then the installation prices for ductwork can also add $300 to $3000 to the installation price.

The installation price for installing kitchen exhaust fans is on average $150 but can rise to $300 or more. Labour costs and where the kitchen fan will be installed also influence the final costs. Another major influence on the cost is the price of the actual exhaust fan that is being installed in the kitchen. For example, wall mounted fans can cost $300 to $500, island range hoods around $400 to $900 and downdraft can range from $1500 to $3500.