What is an exhaust fan?

An exhaust fan has many uses both in the home, offices and big industrial places. The main function of an exhaust fan is to clean the air by drawing out moisture that contains disease and allergy causing agents like virus, bacterium, or other microorganism and prevent the growth of molds and mildews on the walls, floors and furniture.

Of course, there are products in the market that can take care of impure substances and microorganisms in the air. There are air sprays and liquid cleaning chemical that can help eliminate germs. But an exhaust fan can be considered a natural way to eliminate the unwanted agents in the air. It can also provide good ventilation inside the room.

Exhaust fans can be mounted on ceilings, walls and other parts of the house or building that has direct contact with the outside. They vary in sizes and strengths, usually measured in terms of cubic feet per minute (CFM). CFM refers to the amount of air moved by the exhaust fan. The most common parts of the house where exhaust fans are placed are the bathroom and kitchen because they are the most heavily pathogen infested areas.

In big manufacturing buildings, heavy duty exhaust fans are used to move away chemical gases and other pollutants like lead, dust, asbestos and paint fumes. These agents can cause health hazards like asthma, nausea, allergy and skin infections.

Exhaust fans for the home as inexpensive investments that can last a long time. They are very easy to install and can be done by simply following the user’s manual. It’s most important benefit is the good health for the whole family.