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    Jul 27, 2010, 12:28 PM
    Does running an upstairs bathroom exhaust fan help cool my home?
    I have a ridge vent on my 2 story home, and I want to know if running an upstairs bathroom exhaust fan will help cool the upstairs
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    Jul 27, 2010, 01:19 PM

    Maybe just the bathroom, and then that ever so slightly. It isn't a very big motor in the vent, so don't expect too much. I haven't even noticed a difference running the fan when I am in the bathroom.
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    Jul 27, 2010, 01:21 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by tickle View Post
    Maybe just the bathroom, and then that ever so slightly. It isnt a very big motor in the vent, so dont expect too much. I havent even noticed a difference running the fan when I am in the bathroom.
    OK, thanks! I guess it can't hurt to try it.
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    Jul 27, 2010, 02:17 PM

    Don`t think you`ll tell any difference ,all it will accomplish is to wear the motor out
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    Jul 27, 2010, 02:51 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by wmproop View Post
    don`t think you`ll tell any differance ,all it will accomplish is to wear the motor out
    Good thought. Thanks!
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