Extractor Fan Installation Green Point | Kitchen & Bathroom Ventilation

About Extractor Fan Installation in Green Point

Proper ventilation is essential in kitchens and bathrooms to remove steam, cooking fumes, moisture, and odours. Without an extractor fan, excess moisture leads to mould growth, peeling paint, and deteriorating plaster. In Green Point, where many homes experience condensation issues in winter, installing an extractor fan is one of the most effective ways to protect your home and improve indoor air quality.

Abacas Solution installs extractor fans in kitchens, bathrooms, and utility rooms in Green Point. We handle the complete installation, including cutting the opening in the wall or ceiling, mounting the fan, wiring to a switch or humidity sensor, and installing ducting to vent moist air outside your home. We offer wall-mounted axial fans for bathrooms, ceiling-mounted inline fans for longer duct runs, and powerful cooker hood extractors for kitchens.

Our electricians wire the fan to a separate switch or, for bathroom fans, to a humidity sensor that activates the fan automatically when moisture levels rise. We can also wire bathroom fans to the light switch with an overrun timer, so the fan continues running for a set period after you leave the bathroom to clear residual moisture. For kitchen extractors, we install the wiring and can coordinate with your kitchen installer for integrated cooker hoods.

This is one of several specialist services we offer under appliance & equipment connections in Green Point. As part of our Green Point electrical team, we bring over 25 years of hands-on experience to every job.

Extractor Fan Installation in Green Point - Abacas Solution

When to Call for Extractor Fan Installation

Call if you have mould or condensation problems in your bathroom, if your kitchen has no ventilation for cooking fumes, if your existing extractor fan is noisy or has stopped working, or if you want an automatic humidity-sensing fan installed.

Our Extractor Fan Installation Process

1

Ventilation Assessment

We assess the room, identify the best fan position and vent route to the outside, and recommend the appropriate fan size and type.

2

Opening and Ducting

We cut the wall or ceiling opening, install the vent duct to the exterior, and fit a weatherproof external grille to prevent rain and pest entry.

3

Fan Mounting and Wiring

We mount the fan, wire it to a switch, humidity sensor, or overrun timer, and connect to the electrical circuit with proper protection.

4

Testing

We test fan operation, airflow, and noise levels, adjust the humidity sensor threshold if applicable, and confirm the external vent is clear.

Property owners in Green Point often combine extractor fan installation with stove & oven connection (hardwiring) in Green Point and air conditioner electrical connection. We handle everything, so you only need one call.

Safety & Compliance

Bathroom extractor fans must be rated for wet environments (IP44 or higher) and connected to a circuit with earth leakage protection. Fans must vent to the outside, not into the roof space, as venting moisture into the roof causes timber rot and insulation damage. Kitchen extractors near gas stoves must be rated for use with combustion appliances. All fan installations comply with SANS 10142-1.

Extractor Fan Installation Cost in Green Point

A basic bathroom extractor fan installation (wall-mounted, short duct run) costs R1,500-R3,000 including the fan, vent, and wiring. A ceiling-mounted inline fan with longer ducting costs R2,500-R5,000. Kitchen cooker hood wiring (hood supplied by client) costs R1,000-R2,500. Adding a humidity sensor or overrun timer adds R500-R1,000. Complex installations requiring ducting through multiple walls or ceilings cost more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is there mould in my bathroom in Green Point?

Mould is caused by excess moisture that is not ventilated out of the room. An extractor fan removes humid air after showers and baths, preventing condensation and mould growth. It is one of the most effective and affordable solutions for bathroom mould.

Can the extractor fan turn on automatically?

Yes. We install humidity sensors that activate the fan automatically when moisture levels rise above a set threshold. This is ideal for bathrooms because the fan runs only when needed and switches off automatically once the room is dry.

Where should the extractor vent to?

Always to the outside, never into the roof space or attic. Venting moist air into the roof causes timber rot, insulation damage, and mould in the roof area. We install ducting through the wall or roof to the exterior with a weatherproof grille.

How noisy are extractor fans?

Modern bathroom fans are very quiet, rated at 25-35 dB. Inline ceiling fans are virtually silent in the room because the motor is in the duct run. We can recommend quiet-operation fans if noise is a concern for you.