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The first and most obvious reason is if you have young children. Babies and toddlers tend to be early risers, so you may only have time to shower or have a relaxing bath in the evenings when they’ve gone to bed. If your bathroom extractor fan is old or noisy, it could wake your baby up. A silent fan removes this worry.

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The Xpelair offers two speeds depending on how powerful you’d like it to be. This will vary on bathrooms size, and will have an effect on noise level. The slower the fan needs to work, the quieter it will be. The timer can range from 30 seconds – 30 minutes, again this setting will depend on how hard you need the fan to work. You do have the option of turning it off, but if you allow moisture to build up for a long time, the fan may struggle to get rid of it all by the time you turn it on. If your fan has a humidity sensor, you may not be able to turn it off which could ruin your chance at a peaceful soak.It’s a good idea to look for a fan with an overrun timer. This means it will continue to run for a set period after you switch it off. In most cases, you won’t stay in your bathroom long enough for it to have removed all the humid air before you switch off the extractor. This could be a good combo with the overrun timer; if there’s still a lot of moisture, even after the overrun, the humidity sensor will activate and complete the job. Do be aware, though, that the sensor won’t work as well if it’s dirty. Wipe it down every couple of months to ensure it works as intended. Depending on the schedule of other members of the household, it could also wake you up. If you have a spouse or flat mate that works late shifts and likes to shower when they get in at night, then a noisy fan running at all hours could disturb your sleep. Recorded at 26 dB, it’s on par with the Envirovent and louder than the Awenta, although the Awenta offers extraction of less litres per second. So, if you have a bigger bathroom or condensation is a problem, it might be better you go for a slightly louder model that has more power. As standard, the Envirovent has an extraction rate of 26 litres per second which is substantially more than the Xpelair above – this is the reason the latter is slightly quieter.

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Until you have one, it’s hard to explain the difference a silent bathroom extractor fan will make. It sounds silly, but removing unnecessary noise really does make a difference, especially when trying to unwind from a hard day.If you have access to roof space, an inline extractor fan system would be quieter and more efficient. Your bathroom is on the inside of the building and so has no windows at all. This is more common in flats It could also cause another problem depending on where your bathroom is in relation to your neighbour’s property. If your fan is loud and near their bedroom, it may also disturb them, leading to potential friction. This could be a particular issue if their sleep schedule is different to yours, e.g. if one of you works nights. Bathroom extractor fans generally need to extract between 10 and 20 times the volume of the area of the room it is applied every hour, depending on use, i.e a 12m3 bathroom / shower area would require an airflow of 120m3/hr to 240m3/hr. An overrun timer gives it time to complete the job. You can set how long it runs for when the fan is installed, but most models offer settings from 30 seconds to 30 minutes. If you’re going to use this feature, it makes sense to leave it running for as long as possible to make sure it removes as much humidity as possible.

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How much extraction you’ll need depends on how large your bathroom is, how well it’s already ventilated, and how many people will be using it. As extractor fans don’t use a massive amount of power, it’s best to go for the most powerful one available within your budget. The Xpelair C4HTS is a terrific extractor fan choice, coming in at 20 dB. Advertised at 16 dB we believe it’s closer to 20 dB, which is still the quietest we’ve tested. Two speed options are available of 15 and 21 litres per second. 15 is the lowest extractors fans should be, so you have the option of increasing to 21 if you need more power or have a bigger bathroom. If you’re concerned anyone in your home might forget to turn on the extractor, then definitely consider getting a model that includes a humidity sensor. The sensor will detect if the bathroom’s humidity exceeds a certain level and automatically switch on the fan.If you want further reassurance, you can also look for fans with accreditation from the Noise Abatement Society. These products will be marked with the Quiet Mark, which is given to the manufacturers of the most silent products produced around the world. Available in seven different colours, the Awenta offers an affordable option with features you’d expect. Modern looking, this extractor fan fits in well with newly renovated rooms or extensions. Although we’re looking at silent extractors, it doesn’t change the fact that many of the features will be the same for any extractor. Extractors come in two sizes: 100mm/4 inches and 150mm/6 inches. In most cases, the 4-inch fan will remove moist air well enough to keep the bathroom smelling fresh and be less susceptible to mould. The only reasons you would need to consider a 6-inch extractor fan is if: The Envirovent SIL100T is a great all-round option and the most well-known brand. Reliable and well-built, this fan is easy to install and will work without you noticing it too much.

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The Envirovent SIL100T is probably the best overall extractor fan choice for a standard bathroom. Coming in white only, it should suit most bathrooms, but leaves it slightly limited when dealing with bathrooms of different colours. Even if your fan doesn’t wake anyone, it might simply be an annoying sound. If you’re unwinding in the bath after a long day, the last thing you want is the drone of the extractor fan running.

A PIR motion sensor starts the fan if you move within 4 metres, so for my smallish bathroom it is always on. Can be a pro or a con depending how you see it. This model comes in four variations, each with different extras like a Timer, Pull Cord and Humidistat. The variation with a Timer and Humidistat is the most expensive option, but one well worth looking into. This is the cheapest fan we’ve tested, and it holds up well against the competition. Granted, it has less features than others (no timer or PIR) so if those are essential then this isn’t the fan for you. The LED is white and reflects off the fan well, especially if you go for a glass front. The PIR motion sensor and Timer are good, although are upgrades and don’t come with the cheapest model. Each extractor fan in our list is best for a different purpose. The Xpelair C4HTS is by far the quietest coming in at an incredible 20 dB (although advertised at 16 dB). Slightly harder to install than the other three, make sure you read the instructions carefully.