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Why are bathroom fans noisy? |
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There is no need for a bathroom fan to be noisy. The noise could come from poor aerodynamic design, flexible duct or loose grills or propellers. |
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What about fan noise? |
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Noise determines whether people use a fan. Many people won't use a noisy fan.
Select the quietest fan in the size you need. Quiet fans have a sone rating of 1.5 or less. If it is not rated, there is a good chance that it will be noisy. |
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How is a quiet fan made? |
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At Prime the bearings are specially made to reduce friction.
Research goes on every day to make our fans quieter and more efficient.
The blower and housing are aerodynamically designed. Prime uses a High Efficiency motor.
The two most common types of fans are impeller fans and blower fans.
Impeller fans move air with blades similar to airplane propellers. Blower fans,
like those used on all PRIME fans look like hamster wheels vertical in a PQ series,
and horizontal in a PME series- they are often called squirrel cages - and generally
do a better job of moving air than impeller fans. Most exhaust systems consist of an exhaust fan,
ducting and an exterior hood.
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Are Prime fans easy to install |
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They are the easiest in the industry. A hole is cut through the wall board ceiling to match the fan. Braces are mounted between the ceiling joists. The fan is mounted from above over the hole. The electrical wiring and the duct are connected. Mount the grill and that’s it. |
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Can I change the capacity of the fan or change a motor after the fan is installed? |
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Yes. The blower and motor can be removed with a screwdriver. It is contractor or homeowner -handyman friendly.
In the PME series the fan is available as a base unit, which you may p size or downsize the volume of air. A light option may be purchased as a
part of the base fan, or you may install it later. We are also introducing
a decorator shade which can be bought with the base fan or added to after
installation.
The reason for this is all the models in PME use the same housing so they
are all interchangeable. |
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Why do I need a better bath exhaust ventilation fan? |
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Prime ventilation fans are a new generation of effective, quiet, energy-efficient exhaust fans and controls.
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How do I choose the best system? |
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First, choose the quietest, most energy-efficient fan in the size range required. Prime Air fan labels have Home Ventilation Institute ratings so you can compare noise and energy efficiency. Look for a fan with replaceable parts and permanent lubrication. Prime products are suitable for continuous use.
Second, select low-resistance (smooth) exhaust ducting. Seal the joints and insulate sections that run through unheated spaces.
Third, place the exhaust hood where it will not cause moisture damage on exterior surfaces.
Fourth, if you have heating appliances with chimneys, make sure that fans won't cause the appliances to back draft.
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What features or qualities should I look for in a fan? |
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Fan exhaust capacity is rated in litres per second (L/s) or cubic feet per minute (cfm). A poor-quality fan won't exhaust enough air and will be too noisy for regular use. The best fans have sound ratings of 0.5 sones or less and consume about 20 watts. Older units typically run up to 4 sones and 80 watts.
Large bathrooms, or those with bigger fixtures, such as spas, need larger fans. Place a bathroom fan as close as possible to the source of the moisture or odor. |
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