The Ankeny Fire Department has recently responded to a couple of house fires linked to bathroom ventilation fans. Keep your home safe by following these maintenance guidelines:
- Regularly clean bathroom vent fans to prevent lint buildup.
- Remove lint and debris from both the fan and its cover.
- Ensure the fan turns freely during cleaning; if not, replace it.
- Avoid continuous operation of the fan.
- Consider installing a humidity or timer switch for fan control.
- If the fan starts making weird noises or smells funny, it needs to be replaced.