Frequently asked questions

Yes. We can install an entire extractor fan without the need to access the exterior wall of your property. We can use a specialist system to install your fan completely from the inside.

Yes! We have specialist tools to allow us to perform a clean and tidy install. By using Extractor Fan Man, you can rest assure that your extraction needs can be met.

Yes. An extractor fan will improve the airflow and remove odours from within your property. It can reduce kitchen grease and will reduce condensation in your property. All new build properties within the UK require a form of extraction within kitchens and bathrooms. We can help bring your home above and beyond the new standard for ventilation.

Building regulations require bathroom fans to have an extraction rate of at least 15L/s. The fans we recommend exceed this standard.

Yes, bathroom extractor fans minimise mould and damp caused by overly humid air and remove unwanted bathroom odours.

We usually recommend an inline fan as these are very powerful and offer a discreet look in the bathroom. Additionally as they are usually situated in the loft space, any noise generated by the fan quieter in the habitable rooms. There are also axial and centrifugal fans available which may be suitable for your property. Just give us a call or an email and we can help find the solution that works for you.

Any 100mm/4 inch fan will replace another in terms of sizing, however most bathroom fans have secondary functions with require additional wiring. These features can include a timer function, a humidistat or a PIR (occupancy sensor). It always best to have a professional to install a fan, even if it is a replacement.

There are varying styles of cooker hood. These include, chimney hoods, canopy hoods, integrated hoods, island hoods and downdraft hoods. Another Kitchen extraction solution is a specialist wall mounted axial fan.

A cooker hood is a kitchen appliance equipped with a mechanical fan designed to eliminate fumes, odours, heat, and airborne grease from the environment. Typically located above ovens and stoves, they are suitable for both domestic and commercial settings, varying in size and scale accordingly. Common alternative names for cooker hoods include exhaust hoods, extractor hoods, and range hoods, which you may be more familiar with.

The optimal placement for your cooker hood depends on several factors, including: The available space above your cooking area The layout of your kitchen Your accessibility to the area above your cooking station Your preferred aesthetic Any additional features you may require, such as integrated lighting or specific design elements. For smaller cooking spaces, a ceiling-mounted range hood is advantageous as it doesn't occupy valuable wall or overhead space. If your cooking area is situated on a kitchen island or beneath limited overhead space, options like island cooker hoods or downdraft cooker hoods are worth considering.

There are no legal requirements mandating the installation of a cooker hood in your kitchen. However, we highly recommend having one as it can enhance the safety and cleanliness of your cooking environment. It's worth noting that in the UK, regulations for new build properties stipulate the necessity of a mechanism for removing condensation and steam from the kitchen to prevent mould formation. While a wall-mounted extractor fan can fulfil this requirement, a cooker hood is often the preferred and easier-to-install option.

For continuous extraction a Cooker Hood needs to extract 13 litres of air a second. In reality, you may need a different requirement depending on where the cooker hood is located in relation to your oven and hob. We are able to advise you on a suitable solution for you specific kitchen.

Yes on our most popular model, there is a 5 year comprehensive warranty provided.

A final invoice will be sent to you via email. We accept payment via bank transfer, debit card, credit card or cash.

Installation times can vary depending on the access to your loft space and the specific system which is being installed. Usually the work will take up to 3 hours for our most popular system.

Before arranging an installation with you (via email), we will ask a series of qualifying questions. Usually we will then conduct a survey at the time of fitting. This process helps us keep the service cost low while ensuring all necessary aspects are covered. If, however, we find that a PIV system is not suitable for your property, you will not be charged, and we will advise you on alternative options.

Our most common unit is maintenance-free for up to 5 years, after which it is advisable to replace the filters to ensure maximum efficiency and performance. We can supply replacement filters for you.

The fan motor typically consumes about 5 Watts of power, costing as little as £7 a year or less than 2 pence a day. Its smart software allows it to switch between heat mode, fan-only mode, and standby mode in the summer when it is not needed. It also utilises lost heat from the property, recycling this wasted energy.

Our most popular unit we supply and install is the Vent-Axia Pozidry Pro heated PIV system, these are made in the UK and are made with 100% recycled materials. We also supply various units for properties without a loft space and larger scale systems for larger properties.

For our most common PIV unit, yes. Although we can supply units specifically designed for apartments and spaces without a lost space.

Our most common PIV unit is installed in the loft, either suspended from a joist or attached to joists with adjustable anti-vibration feet. It features a circular diffuser, roughly the size of a dinner plate, which is installed on the landing ceiling and is white in colour.

We would first need information about your property to ensure a suitable sized PIV unit is specified for your property. Once we have all the relevant information, we can provide a free quotation for you.

No. We provide a quotation which clearly explains the scope of the work which will take place.

We will always inform you of the sound levels when providing you with a quotation. On our most common unit, noise levels are as low as 9dB(A) and with the majority of units being installed in the loft space; they are near silent in the home when in operation.

Yes. We have public liability insurance up to £2,000,000 and professional indemnity insurance up to £1,000,000. Certificates of these are available upon request.

We can quote in-person or virtually. You can do either option through our "Book Online" page. Fill out the form and we will be in touch.

We operate mainly in Southampton, Hampshire including; Bargate, Bassett, Bevois Valley, Bitterne, Bitterne Park, Coxford, Freemantle, Harefield, Millbrook, Peartree, Portswood, Redbridge, Shirley, Sholing, Swaythling, Woolston . We cover Eastleigh boroughs including; Bishopstoke, Chandler's Ford, Fair Oak, Hedge End, West End, Botley, Hamble-le-Rice, Netley, Horton Heath. We cover Fareham boroughs including; Portchester, Locks Heath, Park Gate, Stubbington, Titchfield, Hill Head, Warsash, Sarisbury Green, Whiteley. We cover Winchester boroughs including; Winchester (the city itself), Alresford, Bishop's Waltham, Denmead, Wickham, Colden Common, Twyford, Kings Worthy, Hursley. We cover The New Forest, including; Lyndhurst, Lymington, New Milton, Brockenhurst, Hythe, Ringwood, Fordingbridge, Burley, Beaulieu, Milford on Sea, Sway, Totton and Eling.