We rent privately. Through an estate agent. Lived here roughly 5 years. We’ve never had an extractor fan in the bathroom, but we’ve always cracked the window open a bit after showers and been fine. Recently because of the cost of living, heating costing a lot more, I’m not wanting to keep the window open much. We still open it while we shower, but it does get shut soon after as it’s an old house and doesn’t keep the heat very well anyway.
windows are all single glazed, so it’s hard enough warming the house.
we recently noticed black mould in the bathroom, I told the letting agent that I will of course get some spray for it, but we would appreciate having an extractor fan fitted. Landlord said no, that we should keep the window open and put the heating on more. I have the heating on 3 times a day for an hour each time, I can’t afford to put it on more!
aibu asking for one?! I’m now doubting wether I’m being cheeky asking for it.. but I guess ultimately it’s the landlords decision so I can’t do much about it.
To want an extractor fan in bathroom
Biscuits1011 · 30/11/2022 12:46
Am I being unreasonable?
12 votes. Final results.
POLLFlounderingFruitcake · 30/11/2022 12:56
Window open is a stupid solution. What if you go out straight after showers, e.g. to work - it would be a huge security risk. And even if you are at home then why the need to heat the rest of the house even if it’s not needed just to deal with bathroom condensation.
TiptoeThroughTheToadstools · 30/11/2022 12:56
Buy a Unibond Aero 360, it costs about £10 from B&Q or amazon etc. We have a couple of these round the house including the bathroom and it does a great job, think it lasts about 3 months then you have to replace the filter. It's small and would fit on a shelf or window ledge
bathorshower · 30/11/2022 13:43
How long are your showers? We don't have an extractor, and don't have a problem with mould, but that's probably because we are able to heat to a reasonable degree, and have the most pathetic shower ever. If anyone is having really long showers, that will contribute.
When we've had heating issues, we've put a fan heater in the bathroom for 15 mins before using it to make the temperature pleasant for bathing, but without running the boiler specially.
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