There are many activities that take place in a laundry room that can generate moisture, heat and airborne contaminants. And if you don’t ventilate this area properly, there are many issues that can arise from this such as build-up of humidity, poor air quality and unpleasant odours. You can install an exhaust fan in the laundry so that overall convenience can be improved.
The main reason to install an exhaust fan here is to remove moisture and humidity
There will be excess humidity and moisture generated during the process of washing and drying. When there is build-up of moisture, it can lead to growth of mould and mildew. This will lead to many health risks and there will also be unpleasant odours as a result of this. You can vent moist air outside so that moisture related issues can be prevented. You will be able to maintain a dry and comfortable environment in the laundry room as a result of this. Mould and mildew will thrive in damp spaces that are not ventilated properly. And excess moisture build-up in the laundry room will contribute to this. It will produce musty odours and also release irritants and allergens that trigger respiratory problems. This will exacerbate allergies. You need to install an exhaust fan so that humidity levels can be reduced. It will also promote air flow and create a healthier environment for your family.
There are exhaust fans that come with additional features as well
You can look into an exhaust fan light combo where you will be provided illumination from the fan as well when it is running. Washing and drying clothes will release airborne contaminants such as volatile organic compounds, dust and lint into the air and they can aggravate respiratory conditions and trigger allergies. This will also lead to indoor air pollution. You can exhaust stale air and pollutants in the room outside continuously so that indoor air quality can be improved. This will reduce the concentration of airborne contaminants so that you have a healthier living environment. When moisture, detergent residue and lint accumulates in the laundry room, this can lead to unpleasant or stale odours that linger in the air. It will collect on your linens and clothing. These odours will be removed by an exhaust fan. There are exhaust fans that have odour eliminating features as well such as ionisers and active carbon filters. These can neutralise odours.
Heat build-up can also be prevented by installing an exhaust fan in the laundry room
It can be very uncomfortable to work in the laundry room when the temperatures are high. But heat can be dissipated with an exhaust fan which will lead to more comfortable temperature in the laundry room. This is a great option for warmer climates or when you are doing laundry in the summer. Energy costs will also be reduced from this installation. Exhaust fans remove excess heat and moisture from the air so that the workload on heating and cooling systems can be reduced.
