Working with a qualified electrician will make sure any new electrical installations such as new circuits or adding a new isolator switch is carried out in compliance with BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations.
Quality Electrician are NICEIC approved so we have the training and skills to make sure new extractor fan installations which fall under Part P of the Building Regulations can be self certified by us. Additionally, you should consider working with a ventilation expert knowledgeable on ventilation rates for various rooms such as the utility or shower room. Having installed numerous fans across Morley over the years, I’m more than happy to advise on key features to look for such as humidity sensors and low specific fan power.
Back to top1) How do I know if the extractor fan has been installed incorrectly?
You can tell if an extractor fan isn’t working properly if you constantly find steam, moisture and odours building up in the room. I’ve been called to properties where untrained cowboy electricians or handymen have attempted a bathroom extractor fan installation. Outcomes include fans which are impossible to access for maintenance, poor routing of the duct system to the exterior of the building as well as leaky fan pipes which end up dripping from the ceiling.
Extractor fans installation, especially for modern extractor fans such as the DMEV system, require careful planning and knowledge of air flow in the bathroom. I always advise customers to save time and money by working with a professional like Quality Electrician from the get go.
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It’s not a good idea as there are a number of safety standards you need to be aware of, especially because the bath or shower room are high risk “special locations"
As a ventilation expert and experienced electrician, my skills came in handy when working on a property on Farm Hill Road in Morley. Two previous electricians worked on the extractor fan before me and they changed the fan and pipework but couldn't get the fan to function. In the end, what worked was redesigning the whole system but the customers recognised why working with a qualified electrician with experience in ventilation should have been the first choice.
Back to top3) Why should I consider an electrician for bathroom extractor fan installation?
Extractor fans need to be wired in correctly, typically into an existing lighting circuit which is the standard but also for convenience. Modern fans now function continuously even when the bathroom light is tuned off, so this type of extractor system involves setting up a permanent live wire to supply continuous power. These are just a few examples of specific electrical tasks involved in extractor fan installation so you can see why a qualified and experienced electrician should be used to carry out work.
For a functioning and safe extractor fan installation, both electrical knowledge and expertise on ventilation rates is required. Guidance from Building Regulations must be considered to adhere to the minimum ventilation rate in UK bathrooms which is 15l/s.
Back to top4) Why call Quality Electrician in Morley?
There are over 200 Google reviews left by my happy clients, commenting on the first class service I provide, tidy and organised working manner and how clients would be happy to recommend me to friends and family.
If you already have a bathroom fan fitted but have doubts that it was even installed correctly, it’s time to get it done right. Quality Electrician can assess the bathroom extractor fan system and give you advice on next steps. Once installation is fitted correctly, you and your home in Morely will experience the benefits immediately.
Contact your local bathroom extractor fan installer in Morley to arrange an appointment this week!
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