All about ventilation in the bathroom and toilet

Clean air promotes well-being and vitality. Indoors, this is ensured by ventilation and ventilation.. In the toilet and bathroom freshness is needed no less than in the rest of the house. There is a built-in ventilation. Let’s talk in detail

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her, why she is needed, about the design, types and methods of her work.

The need for ventilation

The system is necessary not only for the supply of clean air. Thanks to it, they achieve the optimal temperature, as well as the level of humidity and oxygen..

In a small room without the possibility of ventilation, musty and specific air accumulates. Toilet freshener won’t help. It hides odors, not eliminates them. In the bathroom, ventilation is necessary to combat high humidity. After showering or bathing without well-functioning ventilation, this room will take a long time to bounce back..

Ventilation

Checking work

The toilet and bathroom in apartments, even with a split wall, have one air outlet to the shaft. In private homes, a different ventilation system may be provided. This is especially true if it has several floors. In simple houses, the room may have a window for ventilation. A mine type is installed in the cottages.

The function test is carried out through the technological air holes. The presence of traction is analyzed by means of a lighter or a sheet of paper, which is brought to the grate. The fire should go out or turn towards the ventilated window, and the sheet should be attracted to the hole. If this does not happen, then the system is malfunctioning..

Breakdown reasons

Do you know for what reason the natural ventilation in the bathroom and toilet? There are several.

For example, this happens if the doors in the bathroom are changed, and air cannot penetrate from below..
Another reason is the repair of neighbors from above, as a result of which the mine is accidentally clogged..
Finally, a bird could have got there, which then died.

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It happens that after the neighbors have installed forced ventilation, a reverse flow of air passes to another apartment, or it prevents circulation at all.
Another reason lurks in the season. So, in summer, when it is very hot, the hot air from the outside does not allow the cold masses to leave the premises. As a result, a plug of air is formed. Therefore, the door should be left slightly ajar..

Ventilation in the bathroom and toilet

What to do?

If a problem is found, first of all, it is necessary to clean the mine.. In apartment buildings, this is done by special services that serve them. The teams have special equipment for work.

But, in the apartment, the tenant can check the available site on his own. To do this, they remove the grate and look through the visible area, helping themselves with a flashlight. Often accumulated debris or dead birds can be scooped out with a spatula or other device while in the apartment. But this must be done carefully. Do not light up the ventilation with a lighter. If there is dry debris, then a flame will instantly flare up and spread to all floors..

Bathroom door

Sometimes it is enough to depressurize the toilet or bathroom door to increase air circulation. Of course, if the matter is in a high threshold, you should not lose it, since in the event of a water spill, it will protect the rest of the dwelling from a flood. It is better to provide for special slots in the door itself. This is achieved by trimming or installing gratings..

The problem of plastic windows

It must be borne in mind that by installing sealed windows in the house and insulating the walls, the owners deprive themselves of natural circulation in the house. Clean air can only get inside if the vents are open. But there is another option. There is a so-called supply valve on sale. Some models cut directly into the window structure at the top of the frame. Then they are ordered when installing windows.

However, when the windows are already installed, they acquire a valve on the wall. For installation, it must be drilled through. Usually valves are placed next to windows and covered with curtains. Another good place is behind the batteries. Then the air warms up, getting into the room.

Restroom ventilation

System types

Ventilation is divided into two types:

natural;
compulsory.

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The latter, in turn, happens:

exhaust;
supply;
supply and exhaust.

Natural ventilation

For a home, a window in the bathroom will not only establish natural air circulation, but also become a source of lighting. The window between the kitchen and the bathroom serves the same purpose. It was invented to save electrical energy. It was believed that it was not necessary to turn on the light bulb during the day, since there was enough natural light..

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The cheapest way to solve the problem of air exchange in the house is a ventilation hole that goes directly to the street. In this case, additional blinds can be provided for adjustment, a fan is installed to implement forced ventilation.

Previously, natural air exchange was often carried out due to drafts. This happened due to the use of not the highest quality materials, for example, a door that does not close tightly, or the use of old window frames. The use of new technologies has eliminated drafts from the premises. Now they only appear if windows are opened on purpose.

Valves for natural ventilation

Forced ventilation

In case of disruption of the natural air exchange, the forced view will save the situation. If there is a mine that provides natural ventilation, then it is redone. In multi-storey buildings, its use is prohibited.. After all, because of this, the air exchange among the neighbors will be disrupted. Nevertheless, many do not pay attention to the bans, and install forced ventilation in apartments..

In private houses and cottages, a fan can be installed in mines. But, it is better to do this during construction work..

The overhead fan is more often used. Depending on the model, it has the following functions:

turns on and off using the buttons;
able to be powered by light energy;
provides a timer for work;

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has a remote control.

It is convenient to use a channel device in the house., installed in the attic in the ventilation pipe. It serves both for a toilet and a bathroom. The main thing is to correctly calculate the power, taking into account the number of people living in the house and square meters.

Forced ventilation in the bathroom

Which forced ventilation system to choose?

The most common way to establish air circulation is to install a cooker hood. But in a large family, this is not enough. Then, instead of an exhaust hood, an inflow is used. In this case, air enters the room, and does not leave it. Old air is displaced by new air, providing air exchange.

But one inflow is rarely used.. Usually, for optimal ventilation, a complex system is provided, where the hood works together with the supply. The air outlet is installed at the top and the inlet at the bottom. The location should be diagonal in relation to each other. This will increase the air corridor..

Self-installation

It is not so difficult to install forced ventilation at home. Let’s see how it’s done.

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Check the air outlet first. If there is debris, it should be carefully removed using available tools. If it is not possible to connect to the existing hole, then they buy a new channel to output to the old.
Next, choose a place to place the fan. The best will be the wall opposite the door.

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Then it is installed in the hole and connected.
At the end, attach the device itself with a grid on self-tapping screws or liquid nails.

To reduce noise, it is advisable to additionally lay a sealant between the wall and the fan..

Ventilation

It happens that after installation, instead of being removed, air began to be sucked out of the mine. Then you will have to install another fan with a special valve that does not allow backdraft..

Do you know if the toilet and bath are separated, ventilation is also organized between them? To do this, a pipe is laid in the space behind the ceiling or two fans are installed: between the bathroom and the toilet, as well as in the exhaust hole.

Air conditioning

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The most convenient, but also the most expensive device for ensuring circulation, is an air conditioner. A good and correctly installed model maintains the desired level of humidity, saturates the air with oxygen, and also deodorizes and ionizes it, supplying it in the most comfortable mode. The device is turned on and off manually or adjusted so that a certain temperature is maintained in the room. The most expensive models also provide sensors for humidity and other parameters, due to which the automation determines when to turn on the work so that the microclimate of the house remains comfortable for residents..

Closed and outside loops

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In apartment buildings, an outdoor cycle is always used, in which air comes from the external environment. However, in cottages and private houses, a closed loop is often used when it is run indoors. This keeps the house warm and saves on heating costs. Special filters are installed to maintain cleanliness and freshness..

Conclusion

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This is how it works ventilation in the bathroom and toilet. Now you know how to provide clean, fresh air in these areas and make living at home more comfortable. Follow the recommendations in the article and let everything work out for you!

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