Many finishers unanimously assure that one of the main attributes of a modern bathroom is not an advanced washing machine or expensive plumbing, but a high-quality ventilation system.
The microclimate in the room depends entirely on it, including how long the costly repairs will last. The bathtub is a place characterized by wide temperature fluctuations, high humidity, and is also the abode of all kinds of aggressive cleaning solutions.
That is, not a single, even the most high-quality finish of a room using high-tech materials, will maintain a sufficient level of comfort without a smart exhaust fan. It is not worth saving on equipment of this kind. You need to understand that without proper ventilation, not only expensive repairs will come to naught, but also a lot of unpleasant odors will increase, along with fungi and other harmful microorganisms.
We will try to understand this issue and designate the best exhaustfans for bathrooms, which distinguished themselves by their quality component, as well as by the efficiency of their work. The models described below can be used in other areas such as the kitchen or pantry, but they are primarily designed for rooms with high humidity.
Soler & Palau Silent-100 CHZ
This is an advanced supply and exhaust fan with a hygrostat or simply with a humidity sensor. The latter allows you to automatically turn on the device when the indicator rises above the established norm.
Another distinctive feature of this exhaust fan is the presence of ball bearings in the design. This solution allows to significantly increase the operational life of the product. According to the manufacturer, the model can easily work up to 30,000 hours without any preventive intervention.
Also, the functionality provides a timer with a delay of turning on up to half an hour. He will help you calmly and in silence take a bath, and then proceed to his ignoble work. The performance of the exhaust fan in a standard type room ranges from 95 cubic meters per hour, which is more than enough for a room of 2 by 2 meters.
The device works almost silently, and the decibel level is comparable to the whisper of an adult - 26.5 dB, so the model will not cause unnecessary trouble and discomfort. Also worth noting is the low power consumption of the exhaust fan - only 8 watts.
Model benefits:
- presence of hygrostat(humidity sensor);
- delay timer;
- economy engine;
- reliable and durable design;
- good performance;
- virtually silent machine.
Flaws:
price is a bit high for the average domestic consumer
The estimated price of the model is about 5500 rubles.
Vents 100 Quiet
This is a budget exhaust fan with a non-return valve, but the low price has minimal effect on the overall quality of the product. The device turned out to be not only economical and consumes only 7.5 W, but also quite productive, driving 97 cubic meters of air per hour.
In addition, thanks to a shortened nozzle (81 mm) and a structural component, the model can be called a duct exhaust fan, which will easily fit into the shaft and will work outside in tandem with the air duct.
Distinctive features of the hood
The engine has an extended service life (40,000 hours) due to the use of ball bearings and can function smoothly all this time without service maintenance. It is also worth noting the presence of intelligent protection against overheating and short circuit, which is very important for our realities.
The exhaust fan works from a regular room switch, and no automation is provided in the kit. But automated solutions that fully fit this model can always be found on the shelves of the brand.
Prosmachine:
- decent power;
- economy;
- reliable moisture protection;
- barely audible noise (25 dB);
- overheat protection;
- reliable and durable design;
- more than affordable price for the available features.
No cons found.
The estimated cost of the device is about 1500 rubles.
Electrolux EAF-150
This is a fairly powerful (25 W) axial type exhaust fan from a well-known manufacturer. In one hour, it drives up to 320 cubic meters of air, which is enough even for heavily used bathrooms and toilets.
Due to the specific front panel, the device looks not very similar to a classic fan. But if you don’t like it, then you can easily remove it and install another one, since there are enough colors and shapes on the Electrolux branded shelves, of course, for an additional fee.
Features of the model
One of the remarkable features of the Electrolux exhaust fan is the ease and versatility of installation. You can install the device almost anywhere: on a wall, ceiling, or even put it in a shaft out of sight. Enviable power and good performance could not but affect the noise of the model. Of course, 35 dB is not audible while taking a shower, but sitting in the bathroom in search of nirvana, the noise of the screws is still felt.
Model benefits:
- excellent performance;
- simpleand universal mounting design;
- quality assembly, as well as a long operating period;
- reliable moisture protection.
Flaws:
barely audible, but still noise
The estimated price of the model is about 2500 rubles.
Soler & Palau Silent-100 CZ
Unlike the above model, there is no hygrostat, so you will have to turn on the device manually. But its absence also affected the cost in the best way. The exhaust fan with a valve has received quite acceptable characteristics that are suitable for most bathrooms: 8 watts of power and a capacity of 95 cubic meters per hour.
It is also worth noting the noiselessness of the model and the presence of excellent protection against moisture. A single-phase motor is securely fixed to the body by means of rubberized silent blocks, which provides the design with greater reliability, as well as a long operating period. In addition, the last moment allows you to completely get rid of vibrations entering the fan case.
Pros of the model:
- good efficiency indicator;
- excellent build along with durable construction;
- virtually silent device;
- reliable moisture protection.
Cons:
disassemble, as well as clean, the fan is very inconvenient
The estimated cost of the device is about 2500 rubles.
Electrolux EAFR 100
This is a specific design model from a famous brand. Primarilyit boasts an abundance of various shapes and colors of the front panel. Here you can find light green, turquoise, eggplant and many other options.
The characteristics of the model, along with an attractive exterior, also did not let us down: 15 W of power at a capacity of 100 cubic meters per hour. For maintenance, the model is not particularly picky. It is enough to clean the impeller about once every six months without any major interventions.
Distinctive features of the device
The model easily finds a place for itself both on the walls and on the ceiling, since the installation of the device is simple and does not cause serious problems. As for the noise, things are quite tolerable with this - 30 dB is barely audible in a quiet room.
Model benefits:
- great appearance and variety of designs;
- good performance;
- reliable moisture protection;
- good build quality and panel coverage;
- long device life.
Flaws:
Some users complain about the difficulty of cleaning the impeller
The estimated price of the model is about 2200 rubles.
Soler & Palau Silent-100 Design 3C
Another designer model, which distinguished itself not only by a variety of colors, but also by attractive shapes. On sale you can find a lot of color options, from classic white and black to silver, light green and other exotic solutions.
It is also worth noting that, regardless of the chosen design, four interchangeable color strips will be included in the kit, so you can make certain changes to the exterior of the model right on the spot. Users were particularly pleased with the shape and appearance of the front panel of the fan. Here it is presented in a kind of high-tech style and looks more like a device from a cosmetic ship than an ordinary hood.
Hot Features
The technical part of the model did not let us down either. 8 W of power is enough to process 95 cubic meters of air per hour. This is quite enough for a medium-sized bathroom, not to mention the toilet room. As for noise, the device is all right with this - 26 dB. The only thing worth clarifying is that with improper installation, the propellers paired with the engine begin to make a noticeable noise. So with the installation you need to be especially careful and not allow the structure to roll in the grooves.
Pros of the model:
- huge selection of colors;
- attractive forms of the device in high-tech style;
- 4 color strips included;
- good efficiency;
- reliable moisture protection;
- extremely high quality build along with a long service life.
Cons:
Audible noise is heard when installed incorrectly
The estimated cost of the device is about 2700 rubles.
Summing up
When choosing equipment of such a plan, you must first look at the power of the device, as well asperformance, on the reliability of installation, as well as on performance, which is responsible for durability. All points are important, and there are no superfluous ones.
With power, everything is simple: the larger the room, the more powerful and productive the device is needed. Reliability of installation is also important, because the engine is a very mobile, and besides, a difficult structure, and falling on tiles, and even more so into water, must be excluded. Well, the durability of the hood will also affect its practicality. It is better to choose a slightly more expensive option and on a “set it and forget it” basis.
It is also worth paying attention to additional functionality, but you should not get carried away with automation and sensors, because this will entail serious costs. As we can see in our specific example, the Soler & Palau Silent-100 CHZ model alone costs the same as the hood itself.
You also need to understand that a smart device simply cannot cost a penny, and you should not buy into all sorts of marketing tricks, they say, there is something here, and this is not worth it for a very ridiculous price. No-name companies from the Celestial Empire are on the alert and have already managed to litter the domestic market with their low-grade consumer goods, which either do not work as they should, or crumble right before our eyes (and sometimes both).
