Filters
Fanco Bathroom Exhaust Fans
0 products
Whoops, there are none available in your area
View all productsFanco bathroom exhaust fans
This range covers Fanco-branded bathroom exhaust fans, a ventilation product designed to remove moist, warm air and odours from a bathroom after showering or bathing. A bathroom without adequate ventilation tends to hold onto humidity long after use, which over time can lead to mould and mildew forming on ceilings, grout lines, and around windows, so an exhaust fan is one of the more practical inclusions in any bathroom, ensuite or powder room.
How an exhaust fan works
An exhaust fan draws moist air out of the room, either venting it directly outside through an external wall or roof, or through ducting that carries the air to an outside vent point some distance away. Removing this moisture reduces condensation on mirrors, tiles and windows, and helps paint, grout and sealant last longer by limiting the conditions mould needs to establish. Running the fan during and for a period after a shower or bath is generally the most effective way to clear humidity from the room.
Extraction rate and room size
Exhaust fans are rated by how much air they can move, and this needs to be matched to the size of the bathroom being ventilated. A fan sized for a small ensuite will struggle to adequately clear a larger family bathroom, while an oversized fan in a small room is generally unnecessary. Checking the extraction rate against the room's floor area and ceiling height before choosing a model helps ensure the fan actually clears humidity rather than just moving air around.
Ducted versus wall-vented installation
Some exhaust fans are designed to vent directly through an external wall, which suits bathrooms that share a wall with the outside of the house. Others are designed to connect to ducting that runs through the ceiling cavity to a remote vent point, which is necessary where the bathroom is not on an external wall or where the roof structure makes direct wall venting impractical. The right option depends on where the bathroom sits within the house and what ducting path is available.
Other buying considerations
- Whether the fan includes a built-in light, which can simplify wiring where a single fixture doing both jobs is preferred
- Noise level, particularly for fans that will run for extended periods or in bathrooms near bedrooms
- Whether the model is ducted or designed for direct wall venting, based on the bathroom's position in the house
- Extraction rate relative to the actual floor area and ceiling height of the room
Match extraction rate, venting method and noise level to the specific bathroom before choosing a fan, rather than selecting on appearance alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an exhaust fan in every bathroom?
An exhaust fan is recommended in any bathroom, ensuite or powder room that generates moisture from showering or bathing, since removing that moist air helps prevent mould and mildew forming over time. Rooms without a window or with limited natural airflow benefit from one even more, as there is less way for humidity to escape on its own.
What size Fanco exhaust fan do I need for my bathroom?
The right size depends on matching the fan's extraction rate to the floor area and ceiling height of the bathroom, since an undersized fan will not adequately clear humidity from a larger room. Checking the extraction rate listed against each model before choosing is the most reliable way to match a fan to a specific room.
What is the difference between a ducted and wall-vented exhaust fan?
A wall-vented fan exhausts air directly through an external wall, which suits bathrooms that back onto the outside of the house. A ducted fan connects to ducting that carries air through the ceiling cavity to a remote vent point, which is needed where the bathroom is not on an external wall.
Can I get a Fanco exhaust fan with a built-in light?
Some models in the Fanco bathroom exhaust fan range include a built-in light, combining ventilation and lighting into a single fixture. Whether this is the right choice depends on the wiring setup and lighting plan for the specific bathroom.
Are bathroom exhaust fans noisy?
Noise level varies between models, and it is worth checking this if the fan will run for extended periods or is installed near a bedroom or living area. Quieter models are generally worth prioritising in bathrooms where the fan is likely to be left running longer after use.
Sort by
