How to correctly choose a fan for a room?
Taking care of our health and the indoor microclimate in our apartments requires ensuring adequate airflow and effective ventilation. This is especially important in bathrooms, kitchens, or laundry rooms, where a lot of water vapor is produced, and its excess can have a negative impact on the environment. Ineffective ventilation can lead to many health and technical problems, as well as detract from the aesthetics of the room.
Proper ventilation - requirements
Remember that the ventilation system should always meet the applicable standards and regulations in you country.
Symptoms of insufficient room ventilation
Insufficient airflow can have serious consequences for our health and quality of life. Symptoms of inadequate ventilation can be both biological and physical, posing a threat to both the room itself and its occupants.
Physical and biological symptoms of poor ventilation in a room include:
- mold
- condensation of water vapor on windows, tiles, and other surfaces in the room
- increased humidity levels
- swelling and cracking of room elements made of materials that absorb moisture, such as wood or wood-derived materials, plaster, plaster, or paints
- rusting of metal elements
- backdraft of air through ventilation grilles resulting in the perception of odors from outside the room
Health symptoms of inadequate ventilation in rooms:
- headaches, unexplained fatigue
- irritation of mucous membranes
- allergies
- respiratory system diseases
How to choose a fan for a room?
Choosing the right fan is not an easy task. When selecting one, you need to consider several factors that affect not only its effectiveness but also installation possibilities and aesthetics.
In short, when choosing a fan, you should be aware of:
- the fan’s performance required for the specific room
- installation location: wall, ceiling, ventilation duct
- diameter of the ventilation hole
- connection method – power supply cable: two-wire or three-wire (see the article “How many wires are needed to connect a home fan?”)
- fan functions such as humidity sensor (hygrostat), motion sensor, timer switch
- the need for a backflow valve (see the article “What is the purpose of a backflow valve in ventilation and when is it needed?“)
- noise level (dB(A) sound pressure level)
- safety – protection against moisture (IPX)
- aesthetic requirements
How to choose the airflow capacity of a fan for a specific room?
The efficiency determines how much air can be exchanged in one hour. How to calculate the efficiency of a fan required for a specific room in the simplest way? The most basic method of calculating efficiency is to use the formula:
cubature x the air exchange rate for a room
airRoxy offers products necessary for creating an effective ventilation system, ensuring efficient air circulation in rooms. Modern, intelligent bathroom fans, with low noise levels, including wall-mounted, ceiling-mounted, duct fans, ventilation ducts, ventilation grilles with diameters ranging from ø 80 to ø 150. Home fans (including quiet bathroom fans) (wall-mounted and ceiling-mounted) are a key element of many rooms in the house, providing effective ventilation and moisture removal. They help prevent mold and mildew problems that can arise in humid conditions. Fans also eliminate unpleasant odors and help maintain cleanliness and hygiene in rooms. Choosing the right fans is an investment in the comfort and health of home residents. Choose our products to ensure effective ventilation in your home.
airRoxy's domestic fans:
The dRim fan has decorative panels to match any interior.
Quiet home fan in white color, having a high-quality sliding bearing.
It has a geometric front with gravity shutters.
It combines hybrid technology which ensures high aesthetic value and safety of use.
Home ceiling fan in white colo with a high-quality ball bearing.
A small fan with a removable front flap makes it easy to access the control board without removing the unit.
Duct fan with the possibility of installation inside and outside the ventilation duct.
Duct fan with a special tube for easy connection.
