Bathroom Extractor Fan Not Working
The bathroom extractor fan does not turn on, runs slowly, or makes a loud rattling noise.
What Is Causing This?
- 1Motor burned out or seized
- 2Fan blades blocked with dust
- 3Electrical connection or switch fault
How Urgent Is This?
This should be fixed in the coming weeks. Leaving it may allow the problem to worsen and cost more to repair.
What Needs to Be Done
A bathroom fitter or electrician will check the wiring, clean or replace the fan unit, and ensure it vents to the outside. They may upgrade to a more powerful or quieter model.
How Much Will It Cost?
National average estimate
Labour: £850 – £2,125 | Materials: £600 – £2,425
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Try Snap and FixHow to Prevent This
Clean the fan grille every few months. Let the fan run for 15 minutes after showering. Replace the fan every 10 to 15 years.
Related Problems
Other Bathroom Fitter Problems
Water escaping from beneath the shower tray, appearing as damp on the ceiling below or on the floor outside the shower.
The decorative panel at the front or end of the bath keeps falling off or popping out of position.
A toilet that rocks or moves when you sit on it, sometimes with water seeping at the base.
Water escaping past the shower screen onto the bathroom floor after every shower.