Inline exhaust fans can also be used to move warm air throughout a home, like from a wood stove to a garage or basement, remove radon gas or vent a range hood in the kitchen.

Snow can cover the vent outlet and the moist air has nowhere to go. The next best location for a bath fan cap is a wall that is at least 3 to 5 feet from a roof overhang.

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Updated: Mar 16, 2021 / 10:16 AM CDT Marcus asks: I want to put in an attic exhaust fan, but I’m not comfortable with running electricity to it. Do you think the solar powered fans are any good?