So after choosing the right type of exhaust fan for your bathroom or kitchen, the next major step before you can get free of stale air and have fresh air is, of course, to install the fan. You may think that installing exhaust fans is solely for professionals, but through a set of procedures, you yourself can set up your exhaust fan with speed and ease.
First, you need to have the necessary tools in installing your fan. These include a Philips and a flat-head screwdriver for the fan’s housing and the mounting brackets, a wire stripper to prepare the wiring for your ceiling or wall, an electrical tester to check if you have a continuous source of power and if your wiring is correct, and a saw to cut the access hole in your ceiling or wall. Next, you should start wiring the fan. The best thing you can do in this phase is to sketch out the connections and switch for your fan. Reading a book about electric wiring is also a good idea. One tip: you can wire your fan based on the location where the light in the room is switched.
Then, you need to create an opening where you will place the exhaust fan. Most exhaust fans have a duct kit, which you can use to determine the size of the hole. You can purchase a separate duct kit if your exhaust fan does not include one. Although your cut does not need to be extremely accurate, try to be careful nonetheless so that you won’t lose much insulation value. Afterwards, you have to install the duct kit. Mount the box provided by the kit through which your fan will hang above the hole. Use the joist to attach the box, and connect the duct hose onto the mounting bracket. The final step involves venting the fan to the outside. After you have run the hose to the upper part of your home, find the closest soffit or underside of the roof. Attach the hose to the vent, which mounts on the outer part of the soffit. Now, you can enjoy the freshness of air even inside the house.
