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Can I still use a covered extractor fan?

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  • johnny_c
    johnny_c Posts: 55 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    edited 17 December 2020 at 7:38PM
    The alternative would be to ditch the fan altogether, but retain the light....but then it becomes more of a job/pain to achieve this...plus I'd be getting rid of something that is occasionally useful! 
  • Do you have easy access to the outside of the fan?
    If so, a quick and easy solution would be to buy something like this: (about £4)

    and if you can't screw it into place, simply stick it on to the brickwork with some silicone.
    You may have to cut off the part that slots into the hole in the wall but that would be easy enough with a small saw or a good sharp knife.
  • Sadly no access to outside due to a conservatory...
  • Myser
    Myser Posts: 1,907 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    johnny_c said:
    The icon seems better ( long term). I searched for ages for similar but never used the word 'shutter' ! I will investigate them.
    Some other manufacturers have integral backdraught shutters which may be cheaper than the Icon range:


    If my post hasn't helped you, then don't click the 'Thanks' button! ;)
  • EssexExile
    EssexExile Posts: 6,454 Forumite
    Tenth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    The fan should have an isolator switch, turn it off when you have the cover fitted.
    Tall, dark & handsome. Well two out of three ain't bad.
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