Inline Ventilation Fans

Some homeowners like to use inline ventilation fans instead of regular bathroom or kitchen fans, and there are a number of advantages that inline fans have over these other types. An inline ventilation fan is different from other types of fans because it is usually installed in a separate area close to the attic roof vent or soffit vent. The exhaust system created with an inline ventilation fan can be built to provide ventilation and exhaust for multiple rooms in the household, and is often quite easy to install and maintain.

The advantages of inline ventilation fans

• Because inline ventilation fans are installed on the instead of the duct, they are a lot further away from the ceiling of the room. As such, they will be a lot quieter than many of the fans used in bathroom or kitchen areas.
• Multiple areas can be ventilated with the same fan, provided the duct work is channeled to various areas of the household. This makes it easy to save on electricity or having to purchase a lot of different fans for different rooms. Multiple exhaust points in the same room also provide better ventilation in general.

Buying inline ventilation fans

The first thing you will need to do if you want to set up a good ventilation system using inline ventilation fans will be to find a good manufacturer. You need to find a fan that can provide all of the ventilation the area needs without compromising on air quality. Good inline ventilation fans are manufactured by companies like Panasonic, Fantech, and Suncourt. Quality inline ventilation fans like these will provide all of the ventilation you need and will not use too much electricity. Most of these fans are also equipped with timers so that the fans will automatically shut off when not in use.

Installing inline ventilation fans

If you already have a regular ceiling fan ventilation system set up, then you might require professional assistance building your new inline ventilation fans into the duct system. Of course, this is also possible to accomplish in a DIY project and you can find various manuals that will provide you with all of the instructions on how to do a job like this yourself. Most people, however, find it much easier to simply hire a professional to install the new and improved inline ventilation fans in their ducts.

Other things to know about inline ventilation fans

Picking a new inline ventilation fan might not be so easy, especially if you have never installed such a system before. However, if you set up your ducts properly with multiple exhaustion points delivered by a single fan, you can save a considerable amount of electricity in your home ventilation. However, to get all of this right you will need to calculate the ACH requirements for each room and then figure out how much CFM your inline ventilation fan will need to provide multiple areas with the exact amount of ventilation that is required.

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