Answer: I always recommend installing a bathroom exhaust fan as close to the shower or tub as possible, since that’s where most of the moisture builds up. Ideally, it should be right above or just outside the wet area, but not directly over the tub or shower unless it’s rated for that. |
| Grellis Construction |
Answer: Close to the tub area due to the moisture comming out of the shower |
| Handymen Home Solutions |
Answer: Typically in the ceiling above the toilet. |
| KRAOS LLC |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: Aligned with the commode 1 to 3 ft. In any direction. |
| Apache Restoration and Design |
Answer: center of bathroom or in some case over the bathroom sink |
| thorns construction services llc |
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| Robbins Nest Construction |
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| ProMatcher |
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| Joseph Crum |
Answer: In the middle of bathroom ceiling |
| Southern Handyman Services & More |
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| Remodeling Innovations Group |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: In the ceiling and to be hard piped outside. |
| Buckeye Guys Construction, LLC |
Answer: Ventilation fans need to be located near the fixture that creates the moisture and odor. |
| Penn Builders & Installations Co, Inc |
Answer: The center of the bathroom is most typical. |
| Construct Boss |
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| ProMatcher |
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| Hamilton contractors |
Answer: in an area between the toilet and shower |
| iDesign Interiors, LLC |
Answer: Somewhere near the tub and toilet. |
| G&J Carpentery Services |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: In the center of the room, however if there are no windows you may need to put it over closer to the shower |
| Bloom Again Design |
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| BBUDC INC |
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| DELEM Remodeling |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: Close to a shower. |
| Relux Construction LLC |
Answer: As long as the wiring for your bathroom vent fans is attached to a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) and the fan is rated for a shower area, the best place to locate your vent fan is on the ceiling in or near the shower where it will do the most good. Vent fans that include a heater, however, should not be installed over a shower.
Another consideration is that the fan should be located away from the intake air source, such as a door or window (if the window will be open). If the window and door will be closed, make sure there is a 5/8” or greater gap under the door to allow fresh air into the room. |
| Schumann Construction LLC |
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| Peace of Mind Plumbing LLC |
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| ProMatcher |
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| Eric Dahl, Building Design & Drafting |
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| Dmar.Remodeling.llc |
Answer: In the center of the room |
| Four All Seasons Construction |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: between the toilet and shower |
| Mullins Remodeling |
Answer: Near the shower or tub area where most humidity resides. |
| ServicePro |
Answer: I recommend placing the exhaust fan where it will be most beneficial: adjacent to the shower! Make sure the GFCI of the fan is rated for a shower and that it moves enough air to get the job done. |
| Kitchen Remodeling Chicago |
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| ProMatcher |
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| J Schick and Sons |
Answer: middle of bathroom ceiling |
| Modern Creations Construction |