ᐅ Mold Under the Bathroom Ventilation System

Created on: 8 Sep 2012 19:37
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I rent a small apartment with a bathroom that has no windows. There is a ventilation system for air circulation, but it constantly causes problems. In damp and cold weather, water drips from the ventilation grille and soaks the plaster underneath. By now, water stains and mold spots have probably formed. I tried to fix the problem by heating more intensely, but that didn’t help. I don’t think the water is coming from outside (rain), as the amount is too small. It looks more like condensation.
Does anyone have any ideas?
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henry-1
24 Feb 2014 08:53
Hi Seiler, yes, you would expect the landlord to be interested, but usually they have little oversight during construction, and if the architect only follows building regulations without thinking independently, then the smaller model will simply be planned and installed. Changing that afterward can easily become expensive 🙁
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Ricardo-1
1 Mar 2014 06:08
Hello,
I think the suggested fan size here is a good approach. I am also involved with ventilation, and I find mold very unpleasant. The architect needs to decide on this in advance and should not focus solely on costs.
Best regards
Ricardo-1
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Dario-1
24 May 2014 08:55
I also think a larger extractor fan is needed here. It would drive me crazy if water is running down the fan. Set a deadline for the landlord, and they must provide a solution.
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Karl-Steffen-1
7 Dec 2015 09:35
I had the same issue in my rental apartment before, and here the extractor fan is simply too weak. Especially during the winter months, this can cause problems. A change needs to be made as soon as possible.
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Jonas-1
26 Dec 2015 08:00
I find it quite alarming that the landlord remains inactive for such a long time. Mold is no joke and can cause health problems. Using a larger extractor fan could solve the issue. But only potentially.