Five exhaust fans for home

Gorenje household appliances are known far beyond the borders of Slovenia, which is the birthplace of the brand. In a wide range of products of the company, mainly kitchen utensils are presented, however, it is also not worth discounting a small detachment of the manufacturer's climate equipment. In particular, one of the interesting and most affordable devices, among other things, is an exhaust fan named BVX W 100 WS.

The attractiveness of the model in appearance is given by a decorative overlay that covers the moving parts in the design of the hood. Behind it hides an impeller with a rotation speed of up to 2450 rpm. In one hour, about 70 m3 of air is driven through the fan blades, which is quite enough to organize a full-fledged air exchange in a bathroom or a small bathroom(no more than 4-5 sq. M).

The exhaust fan has no fear of moisture and can be fixed both on the wall and mounted on the ceiling. In addition to water protection according to the IPX4 standard, the device is not afraid of overloads - a thermal fuse guards the performance of the model in case of overheating. In terms of other performance characteristics, the Gorenje BVX W 100 WS does not really stand out from the competition, offering consumers a relatively low noise level (30 dB) and an average power consumption (15 W).

According to many owners of the model, it is difficult to clean from dust and small debris. However, this procedure is not often necessary, so the mentioned minus does not cause much discomfort. And against the background of the democratic cost of the exhaust fan, this disadvantage fades altogether, because only a few direct rivals, designed for installation in channels and air ducts with a diameter of 100 mm, are ready to compete with the Gorenje BVX W 100 WS in terms of price.

Exhaust fan from the "quiet" Quiet series is designed for installation in ventilation ducts with a mounting dimension of 100 mm. The model is famous for its low noise, low power consumption and decent performance. But first things first.

Low noise during operation (no more than 25 dB) is achieved by installing the device's electric motor on vibration damping inserts. Also of no small importance in lowering the noise level is the aerodynamic shape of the impeller. The fan blades are also designed in a special way to increase the air exchange capacity, which reaches 97 m3/h.

Under load, the exhaust fan consumes only 7.5W of power, which saves a lot on your energy bill. In addition, the model is not tied to other consumers - the hood is activated using a cord and does not require a separate switch. The use of a cord is justified in cases where the fan is installed high and it is difficult to reach its casing.

Not everything is so smooth with the model only with the density of the check valve, through which foreign odors sometimes leak from the ventilation duct. However, a much more important characteristic of the exhaust fan is water protection according to the IP45 standard, thanks to which it can be operated without the slightest fear in rooms with high humidity. The hood in the bathroom or bathroom is installed once and for a long time - it is not for nothing that the declared service life of the device is about 40 thousand hours.

A temperamental Spaniard with an original appearance from the Soler & Palau brand is suitable for installation in a small kitchenette or in an average bathroom and bathroom. He not only performs the work of organizing the exhaust of air in the room, but also decorates it with his presence.

The Design prefix, which is mentioned several times in the model name, indicates, as you might guess, the atypical appearance of the fan's front panel. It is made in the form of a one-piece decorative overlay with a bright coloured strip on the right. A light indication of hood activity is visible through it, ignited along with the power supply to the electric motor of the device.

Also, in the full naming of the exhaust fan, the prefix Silent (“quiet” in translation from English) appears twice. In truth, a low-noise model is at the initial stages of operation, because over time, the grease in the bearings dries up and the device begins to characteristically howl. This does not happen in all instances of the fan, but only in those that are actively used on a daily basis.

In some reviews of the Soler & Palau SILENT-DESIGN Silent-100 CZ Design, there are complaints about the insufficient efficiency of the check valve. It is not always able to delay the penetration of odors from the ventilation shaft into the room. In addition, you should not lose sight of the fact that, due to the decorative panel, the exhaust fan housing protrudes from the wall more than usual. The low power consumption of the device (only 8 W in load mode) is designed to balance the balance of the scales. Profitability, of course, is the main trump card in the sleeve of the model, which is accompanied by a stylish design.

Useful advice. An extractor fan needs fresh air to operate effectively, so there must be a gap between the floor and the door.

The model with German roots in the Blauberg Sileo 100 pedigree belongs to the low-noise line - the noise level accompanying the operation of the exhaust fan does not exceed the 25 dB declared in the parameters.

In the bowels of the high-strength ABS plastic case, electronic components are hidden from prying eyes, which are planted in cases protected from moisture. The heart of the hood is a durable motor on rolling bearings. He duly fulfills the obligation to ventilate the room, placed on his shoulders - the air exchange performance is just a little short of the beautiful figure "100 cubic meters", corresponding to a value of 97 m3 / hour.

To prevent backflow of air, the fan was not forgotten to be equipped with a check valve. But the level of functionality of the model is purely basic - it turns on by pressing the switch button or together with the light (it all depends on the installation conditions). More advanced features are found on board the many modifications of the Blauberg Sileo 100, which can be equipped with a timer, humidity sensor, pull switch or motion sensor.

With proper operation and periodic cleaning of dust and dirt, the exhaust fan will serve the benefit of the household for a good ten years. Fortunately, the easy-to-remove front panel provides access to the “insides” of the model in just one movement. At the same time, the device will help save the family budget - the power consumed in the normal mode of about 7.5 W puts the model in the light of one of the most economical among its peers.

Exhaust fans of the EBB-N line from the Spanish company Soler&Palau are designed for installation in ventilation systems with long air ducts. The model range of the series consists of three devices with differences in size and performance.

The youngest centrifugal fan in the line is equipped with a rotating rotor with helical blades that sucks in air and directs it to the right direction(i.e. straight into the ventilation duct) under the influence of centrifugal force. When the fan is off, the non-return valve closes, which prevents odors from the ventilation shaft from entering the room.

The engine of the device operates in a two-speed mode, providing an air exchange capacity of up to 130 m3/hour. Compared to axial-type models, the engine is more “gluttonous” in terms of power consumption (35 W), and besides, it cannot be called low-noise (46 dB). It is also worth considering the dimensions of the hood body increased by about 1.5 times (again, in comparison with axial fans), which is due to its design features.

Protection of the model according to the IP44 standard guarantees its uninterrupted operation in rooms with a high level of humidity. By the way, there is a separate modification of the exhaust fan with a humidity sensor - Soler&Palau EBB-N (EBB-100 N HT) Price from 10 769 up to 12 669 ₴, which is automatically launched when the moisture level rises above a certain limit. Another variation of the model is equipped with a timer - it does not turn off immediately when the switch is pressed, but after a predetermined time period.