Why not simply open windows or install an extractor fan?
Open windows pose a security risk and enable dust, pollen and noise to invade the home. Also it depends on too many variables, the wind, location of the house and the difference in the temperature between inside and outside (stack effect), all of which can create uncomfortable draughts. Extractor fans are inefficient, unsightly and, as with open windows, create draughts. They are also prone to stall if there is insufficient replacement air. For many people, the main objection is the excessive noise they generate, particularly in bathrooms. Both options promote an uncontrollable waste of energy, as heat is simply allowed to escape to atmosphere.
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