Maintenance Guides / HVAC & Air Quality

Clean bathroom exhaust fans

Difficulty: easyTime: 15 mins

Why it matters

Lint-clogged bathroom fans don't remove humidity — the #1 cause of bathroom mold. They also run hotter, wearing out the motor faster. And yes — lint is flammable.

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How to do it

  • 1

    Turn off the fan at the switch.

  • 2

    Snap off or unscrew the grill cover.

  • 3

    Vacuum or wash the grill and wipe the fan blades with a damp cloth.

  • 4

    Let dry and reinstall.