Condensation, Mold and the Need for Exhaust Fans

[Reid Hanley]

I’ve recently discovered my new arch enemy…CONDENSATION! I’ve also recently learned the hard way that during due diligence you should always be looking for the presence of windows that open correctly and working exhaust fans in every kitchen and bathroom. You experienced MHP owners will say 'Well, duh", but I’m on MHP #1 and learning this lesson the hard way. So without this battlefield wisdom prior to purchase, I’m now dealing with a good bit of sill and casing rot and a tremendous amount of mold with the very wet winter we are having in NW Florida.

So I’m now looking for input on which exhaust vents are the right choice for my kitchens and baths. Most of my 23 units have the spring door style exhaust vent over the oven. These help, when used, (getting my mostly Hispanic tenant base to use them during winter is another discussion), but I’m wanting to install through the wall exhaust fans in all kitchen/LRs and bathrooms to get ahead of all the condensation in my homes.

Any input or recommendations on brands models that have had good success in the past is greatly appreciated!

Thanks BP!