The ceiling fan is a good source of air movement, but it can also cause some damage to your home if you are not careful. One way to minimize the risks is to have it vent to the outside. This requires you to install a duct and then mount it to your ceiling. You should make sure that the duct exits within 6 feet of the vent fan.
A great way to do this is to install a flexible duct to your ceiling. Make sure that you secure it using foil duct tape.
While you are at it, you should consider installing a ceiling fan light. These are available in many varieties and are easy to install. It is best to buy a model that has a remote control for ease of use.
When it comes to venting your fan, you can opt for either a ceiling to wall, roof or vertical wall installation. For the sake of this article, we will focus on the latter.
Besides the obvious, you will want to make sure that you install a receptacle for your electrical cable. There are a number of different options to choose from, including plugging the cable into the socket on the side of the fan housing, or wrapping the bare copper wire around the green grounding screw.
You will also want to install a small “L” bracket to hold the cover in place. Mounting this correctly will save you from having to redo the whole project later.
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