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However, when choosing which quiet fans to stock, wholesalers should not just look at sound levels since there are other factors to consider. Although silence is a really big driver for households, it may not be the only box to tick on a wishlist. As a result, manufacturers have been adding to their quiet fan ranges to offer increased flexibility and choice for households. For example, within Vent-Axia’s Silent Fan range there are now 17 models to choose from, including fans with an IPX5-rating, variable speed models, humidistat options and both intermittent and continuous ventilation models and the option of open and closed grilles.


Fans that are suitable for wall, ceiling or window installation makes choosing where to locate a fan much easier. In larger bathrooms, a fan can be installed safely away from any sources of water spray; but in smaller rooms, such as an en-suite, this may not be possible. In these cases, a fan with an IPX5 rating (for Zone 1) can be safely installed in the splash zone. For example, the IPX5-rated Silent Fan range is ideal for bathrooms and shower rooms of all sizes.


“Fans that are suitable for wall, ceiling or window installation makes choosing where to locate a fan much easier. In larger bathrooms, a fan can be installed safely away from any sources of water spray; but in smaller rooms, such as an en-suite, this may not be possible.”


Variable speed models also make installation easier since electricians can simply adjust the speed depending on the individual needs of the project, ensuring the right fan every time. And the Silent Fan stays quiet even with longer duct runs and higher air flow.


Health and wellbeing


Households are now more aware than ever of the air they breathe because the pandemic highlighted the importance of indoor air quality (IAQ) and ventilation in buildings due to the airborne transmission of the COVID-19 virus. This means fans that make a real difference to IAQ are essential. There are huge benefits to choosing a continuous running ventilation system to improve IAQ. Opting for continuing running ventilation means the fan will operate at a low speed, continuously maintaining good IAQ and when the boost is required, it will be at a lower level compared to an intermittent fan. While many fans effectively improve IAQ, there are smart fans that offer app control so


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households can control their ventilation, as well as a host of other clever features. For example, an innovative app available with the Lo-Carbon Svara and Vent-Axia PureAir Sense allows households to control their ventilation from the comfort of their sofa, unlocking a whole range of different functions to control their home’s IAQ, such as a silent scheduling and automatic cycles, offering flexible ventilation to suit a household’s lifestyle. Furthermore, the PureAir Sense is the UK’s only bathroom fan with Odour Sense Technology. Designed to improve IAQ, the fan increases airflow when the sensor detects that air in a home is poor, creating a comfortable living environment. Intelligent, fully automatic humidistats are also a great addition in the fight against moisture,


helping protect homes from condensation and mould. Fans with this feature, such as Vent-Axia’s PureAir Sense, learn to run only when they can make a difference to IAQ. It can also sense when someone is in the room and then activate the fan. These intuitive sensors can reliably recognise room occupancy through light movement and shadows, but can distinguish between car headlights flashing and people moving about to avoid nuisance running. Additionally, the delay-on feature avoids the fan being triggered in the night during quick bathroom visits.


Finally, an airing function is ideal for those who are away a lot or for a guest bathroom. This runs the fan for an hour if it has been inactive for over a day, ridding the room of stale air and stuffy, musty odours.


With aesthetics, low noise levels and good IAQ all remaining increasingly important in bathroom design, ventilation that can offer these along with smart features and low running costs are sure to prove popular with households. Wholesalers who can offer these ventilation options as part of a bathroom renovation are sure to impress customers.


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