Timer switches are a game changer, especially when you’ve got forgetful folks in the house. I swapped ours in after too many “why is the ceiling pink?” moments. Curious if anyone’s tried those low-watt continuous fans? I’ve heard they’re super efficient but not sure how well they actually keep things dry.
I’ve actually been down the rabbit hole with those low-watt continuous fans. Picked one up last year when I redid our main bath, mostly because my partner’s a chronic “forgetter” when it comes to flipping switches. The thing runs almost silently—half the time I forget it’s even on. It definitely keeps the air moving, but I’ll say, if you’ve got a big family or folks who take marathon showers, you might still get a little condensation here and there.
What I like is that it just chips away at the moisture all day, so you don’t get that swampy smell or the dreaded pink mildew creeping back in. I did notice it took a bit longer for the mirror to clear after a shower compared to blasting a regular fan, though. If your bathroom’s on the smaller side, or you’re just trying to keep things fresh in between deep cleans, it’s a solid lazy hack. But for serious steam sessions, I still hit the timer switch for an extra boost.
The thing runs almost silently—half the time I forget it’s even on.
That’s exactly what sold me on those fans, too—quiet enough that you don’t realize they’re working until you notice the air’s just… fresher. One thing I’ve always wondered: did you have to tweak your door gap or add any extra vents to help airflow? I read somewhere that continuous fans are way more effective if there’s a little space under the door, but I haven’t tested it myself. Curious if you noticed a difference with that, or if the fan alone did the trick.
I actually had to shave about a quarter inch off the bottom of my bathroom door after installing the fan. Before that, the airflow felt kind of weak and the humidity lingered longer than I expected. Once I made that gap, it was like night and day—steam clears out way faster now. Didn’t bother with extra vents, just that small door tweak did the job for me. Funny how such a minor detail can make a big difference.
Funny how such a minor detail can make a big difference.
- Had the same issue—fan was rated high CFM but didn’t do much until I checked the door gap.
- Shaving the door was way cheaper than adding a vent, for sure.
- Did you notice any drafts or temp changes in the bathroom after you cut the gap? I’m always worried about losing heat in winter.
