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Another common cause for a noisy bathroom fan is dirt buildup. As time goes by, all sorts of muck collects on the vent, blades, and motor. The dirtier the fan, the louder and less effective the fan. Ideally, you should clean the fan every few months to keep it operating at peak per...
If the cause of the gurgling is in the drainpipe, simplyplunging the toiletmight create enough pressure to dislodge a light-to-moderate clog. Bathroom fixtures (tub, sink, shower) often connect to the same drain line that runs from the toilet, so you’ll want to seal off these drains wi...
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Technicians use a "blower-door test" to accurately measure air leakage in houses. The test involves sealing a portable, frame-mounted fan in an exterior doorway to the house. Any known openings to the outside, such as the fireplace flue; bathroom vent fans; and the flues to the water hea...
These thin plastic tiles can either be installed with the existing tiles above the plastic tiles, or the old tiles can be removed completely. One place where I had to keep the old tiles in place was where the bathroom vent fan and air duct cover came through, as the plastic tiles don’...
Mold Growth on Bathroom Ceiling Climates with cool winter temperatures or high humidity are most likely to suffer from mold on the bathroom ceiling. Warm, humid air generated by the shower contacts the cool surface of the ceiling, causing condensation. If the bathroom has a low quality exhaust ...
for bathrooms that don’t have an exhaust fan (especially in apartments where it is not possible), is a small air conditioning unit. This can be placed in the window or connected to a vent hose that accesses the window to provide good air circulation and ventilation in your bathroom. ...
A nice side benefit when trying to prevent ice damming! Cap an Attic Fan If your home has an attic fan, this is a considerable area where heat can escape into the attic. Make sure you purchase an insulated cap for this as well. Bathroom Vent Fans Any bathroom vent fans installed on ...
A blocked toilet is an issue. It’s a common one but left unmanaged. It can be recurring and potentially cause significant damage to a property’s plumbing. With a toilet that gets routinely blocked, there’s always a risk of the water overflowing onto the bathroom floor and the stress ac...