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Bathroom fan stays on when the light is off
New extractor fan went in with the bathroom a few weeks ago and it carries on running for ages after we turn the light off. Is that just how they work or is something wrong here?
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"They’ve an overrun timer that continues for a set time once the light is switched off to reduce the amount of condensation etc for the room"
Answered on 6th Sep 2026 - Member since Mar 2023 -
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"Depends on how it’s wired and if it has a timer.. etc etc"
Answered on 6th Sep 2026 - Member since Jun 2024 -
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"Hello, this is normal the fan has a overrun timer it can be adjusted."
Answered on 6th Sep 2026 - Member since Nov 2024 -
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"There are controls inside the unit to reduce the amount of time ,"
Answered on 6th Sep 2026 - Member since Jun 2019 -
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