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Dilution - Spot Ventilation = Odor and Moisture Exhaust Fans

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Normal household activities can contribute greatly to household moisture levels. Cooking three meals a day for a family of four can generate 2 to 5 pints of water/day. Dishwashing adds another 1.1 pints per day. Laundry, bathing, houseplants, pets, and combustion appliances all add to moisture levels in the home. Just breathing adds significant moisture to the air. People exhale 1 to nearly 7 pints of water vapor per day into the air depending on whether they are resting, standing, or working. Efficient exhaust fans that remove moisture and odors from kitchens and bathrooms are an important component of a clean, healthy indoor environment. Every home should be equipped with exhaust fans that vent to the outdoors. ENERGY STAR-rated exhaust fans meet performance criteria for energy efficiency and sound levels.

Odor and Moisture Exhaust Fans
Sales Message

Odor and moisture control fans help ensure adequate exhaust in bathrooms and kitchens. What this means to you is some of the most significant contaminants in homes are effectively removed right at their source. Wouldn’t you agree protecting health is too important to ignore in new homes?

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