That noisy fan rattling every time you flip the switch? The one that barely pulls steam anymore? Or maybe yours vents straight into the attic — and you didn't even know it. We see it all the time in Toledo, Sylvania, Maumee, and Perrysburg homes.
If you don't fix it, it will get worse. Moisture problems don't wait — they grow mold while you're deciding what to do.
We Fix What The Last Guy Messed Up
Proper venting, right CFM, done to code
Whether your fan is making noise, not working at all, or you never had one installed properly — we handle it. Homeowners in the Toledo area trust us to get it done right.
Noisy motors, broken switches, fans that barely move air — we diagnose and fix it. Sometimes it's a simple motor replacement. Sometimes the whole unit needs to go.
Old builder-grade fans don't cut it. We replace them with properly sized units from Broan, Panasonic, Delta — real quality brands, not the cheapest box at the store.
No exhaust fan? Old house with none? Bathroom remodel that needs one added? We cut in new fans, run ductwork, and vent it outside — the right way.
Here's the dirty secret: tons of fans vent into the attic. That's a mold disaster waiting to happen. We fix bad ductwork and vent it outside where it belongs. If we find water damage, we fix that too.
Want heat, light, and ventilation in one unit? We install combo units that do it all. Popular upgrade for master bathrooms in Perrysburg and Sylvania homes.
Got a big bathroom with a tiny fan? That 50 CFM builder-grade fan can't handle a 100+ sq ft bathroom. We size it right — 1 CFM per square foot minimum.
Not sure what you need? Call us — we'll figure it out 100%.
(419) 540-4264Every bathroom is different. Some have attic access, some don't. Some have exterior walls, some are in the middle of the house. We figure out the best path for your situation — whatever gives us the easiest access and cleanest install.
We assess your space and choose the best installation method
The most common setup. Fan mounts in the ceiling, duct runs through the attic to an exterior vent. Works great when you've got good attic access above the bathroom.
When the bathroom has an exterior wall, we can mount the fan directly on the wall and vent straight outside. Shorter duct run, less material, often a cleaner install.
Duct runs up through the attic and out a roof cap. This is the go-to when you can't reach an exterior wall easily. We install proper flashing so it doesn't leak.
Duct runs to a vent in the soffit area. Good option when roof penetration isn't ideal. We make sure it's far enough from any soffit intake vents to avoid pulling moisture back in.
When we come out, we look at what's above you, what's beside you, and what gives us the cleanest, most direct path to the outside. No point running 20 feet of duct when 4 feet gets it done. We'll explain your options and recommend what makes sense for your home.
We're not a franchise. We're not a call center sending random guys to your house. We're a local contractor who lives here, works here, and knows every problem these Northwest Ohio homes can throw at us.
We source from Menards, local builder supply houses, and custom suppliers — not the cheapest stuff off Amazon.
Toledo, Sylvania, Maumee, Perrysburg, Holland — we've been in thousands of bathrooms in this area. We know what works.
No subcontractor roulette. You talk to us, we show up, we do the work. That's how local contractors operate.
Half our calls are fixing someone else's bad install. We make it work like a champ — for good this time. See our testimonials from homeowners we've helped.
Serving Northwest Ohio & Southeast Michigan
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This is where most guys cut corners. We don't. Here's what proper bathroom ventilation actually requires — and why it matters for your home. For more detailed info, check our knowledge base.
Most builder-grade fans are 50 CFM — way undersized for modern bathrooms.
Never vent into attic, soffit intake, or crawlspace — code violation & mold risk.
After thousands of service calls across Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan, nothing surprises us anymore. Here's what we commonly find — and fix.
"Sometimes the homeowner didn't know the fan wasn't vented outside." We see this constantly — especially in 80s and 90s homes. The duct just ends in the attic, dumping moisture onto insulation. Hello, mold. This often leads to ceiling water stains and wood rot damage.
"Sometimes the duct is crushed or leaking." Flexible duct gets stepped on in attics, crushed by storage, or installed with sharp bends. The fan runs but almost no air gets out.
"Sometimes the fan is too small for the bathroom." Builder puts a 50 CFM fan in a 120 sq ft master bath. That fan was never going to handle the moisture from that jetted tub. In Perrysburg, we see this a lot.
"Sometimes the previous installer used the cheapest materials." We find thin flexible duct, improper connections, missing dampers, and $15 builder-grade fans that were never meant to last.
"Sometimes the issue is hidden until moisture shows up." We open up a ceiling and find black mold, rotted joists, or damaged insulation — all because nobody fixed the fan that wasn't working right. When we find structural damage, our structural repair team handles the full fix.
Bad motor bearings, loose housings, vibrating ducts — we hear about this from Maumee homeowners all the time. "It sounds like a jet engine." Sometimes repair, sometimes replace. We'll tell you straight.
That foggy mirror isn't just annoying — it's moisture that's going somewhere. Into your walls. Into your ceiling. Growing mold you can't see. Repairs don't always increase value — but ignoring them always decreases it. A $300 fan replacement beats a $5,000 water damage repair every time.
We've fixed a lot of exhaust fan work done by handymen, general contractors, and even some HVAC guys who didn't know what they were getting into. Here's what we see over and over again.
This is the #1 mistake we see. They run the duct into the attic and just leave it there. All that moisture sits in your attic, grows mold, rots the wood. We've seen attics destroyed because someone thought "close enough" was good enough.
They grab whatever's on the shelf at the hardware store. A 50 CFM fan in a 120 sq ft bathroom? That fan's working twice as hard as it should and still not clearing the steam. You need the right CFM for your space—period.
Flex duct is fine when installed right. But we find it kinked, sagging, running 30 feet when it should be 8. Every bend and sag kills airflow. Sometimes we pull out flex duct that's basically just a moisture trap at this point.
We've opened up junction boxes and found wire nuts falling off, no ground wires connected, wrong gauge wire. In a wet bathroom environment, this stuff matters. Bad electrical work in bathrooms is how fires and shocks happen.
When venting through the roof, we see guys who don't flash it right, don't seal it right, or use the wrong cap. Now you've got a roof leak because someone saved 20 minutes on the install. We've fixed a lot of these.
No, it's not. If your exhaust fan sounds like a helicopter, something's wrong. Loose housing, bad motor bearings, improper mounting—there's a reason. Modern fans should be barely noticeable. If yours isn't, it wasn't installed right.
Every exhaust fan we install gets proper venting to the exterior, correct CFM sizing, solid electrical connections, and quality materials. We're not in a rush to get to the next job—we're here to do this one right.
When we show up for an exhaust fan job, we don't just swap parts and leave. Here's our actual checklist—the same one we use on every single job.
Before we touch anything
We calculate the exact CFM requirement for your space
Where does it go? Is it kinked? Is it actually venting outside?
Wire gauge, grounding, junction box condition
Ceiling stains, peeling paint, soft drywall around the fan
Is the fan actually moving air? You'd be surprised how many aren't.
Before we call it done
We physically confirm air is exiting where it should
Every joint sealed properly—no air leaking into your attic
Fan should be secure and quiet, no rattling or buzzing
Everything works as it should, no flickering or delays
We turn it on, you see it work, you hear how quiet it is
Here's what we actually deal with — not marketing fluff, just real bathroom exhaust problems we've solved for homeowners near you. See more of our work on the updates page and project gallery.
Service Type
Full Repair
Homeowner noticed ceiling paint peeling in master bath. Fan "worked" but ceiling kept getting worse. Called us after two painters told them it was a ventilation issue.
Original builder had run flex duct from fan but never connected it to anything. Duct ended 3 feet from the roof cap, dumping moisture straight into attic insulation. Black mold starting on sheathing.
Replaced undersized 50 CFM fan with 110 CFM Panasonic WhisperCeiling. Ran new insulated rigid duct to proper roof cap. Cleaned affected area and recommended attic inspection.
Fan now actually exhausts outside. No more peeling paint. Homeowner caught the mold early enough to avoid major remediation. "I had no idea the duct wasn't connected. Thank you for being honest about what you found." Read a similar mold remediation project story.
Service Type
Replacement
"It sounds like a jet engine taking off." Homeowner stopped using the fan entirely because the noise was unbearable. Bathroom stayed foggy for 30+ minutes after every shower.
15-year-old Broan with shot motor bearings. Housing was also loose and vibrating against the ceiling joist. Duct was fine, fan was just toast.
Replaced with Panasonic WhisperCeiling FV-0811VFL5 — rated at less than 0.3 sones (basically silent). Secured housing properly. Connected to existing duct which was in good shape.
"I didn't even know it was on at first — I thought you hadn't turned it on yet!" Bathroom clears in under 10 minutes now. Homeowner actually uses the fan again. Problem solved.
Brand new build, 3 months old. Master bath fan barely pulls air. Builder says "it's fine." Homeowner's mirror stays fogged for an hour.
50 CFM fan in 140 sq ft bath. 4" duct crushed under insulation. Duct run too long with too many bends. Three code violations in one bathroom.
Installed 150 CFM fan with 6" duct takeoff. Ran new insulated rigid duct with proper support. Shorter, straighter run to new sidewall cap.
Bathroom clears in 5 minutes. No more foggy mirrors. Homeowner documented everything for builder warranty claim. "You did what they should have done from day one."
Service Type
New Install
+ Duct Fix
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Real feedback from real homeowners in Toledo, Sylvania, Maumee, Perrysburg, and the surrounding areas.
"Finally found someone who actually knows what they're doing. Our bathroom fan hadn't worked right for years — turns out it was venting into the attic! Fixed it same day. Wish I'd called sooner."
David M.
Sylvania, OH
"Our old fan sounded like a helicopter. They replaced it with a Panasonic that's whisper quiet. Literally can't tell it's running. Should have done this years ago. Great work, fair price."
Sarah R.
Perrysburg, OH
"Another contractor said I needed to rip out the ceiling. These guys said no, just needed a new fan and proper ducting. Saved me thousands. Honest people are hard to find."
Jim T.
Toledo, OH
"Needed a fan installed in a bathroom that never had one. They ran everything through the attic, vented it out the roof, and cleaned up after themselves. Professional from start to finish."
Michelle K.
Maumee, OH
"They explained everything — why my fan was too small, why the duct was wrong, what code requires. No pressure, just straight talk. Fixed it right the first time. Highly recommend."
Robert P.
Holland, OH
"Searched for exhaust fan repair near me and found Just Ask. Best decision I made. They came out next day, had the parts, and got it done in two hours. My bathroom finally works."
Linda W.
Waterville, OH
Bathroom ventilation matters in every season. Here's why Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan homeowners call us year-round.
Cold attics + warm bathroom moisture = condensation disasters. Improper venting causes ice dams and attic mold. Frozen duct caps block airflow completely.
Thaw reveals winter damage. This is when we find mold that grew all winter from bad venting. Spring cleaning time means fans need servicing too.
Ohio humidity is brutal. Your bathroom fan fights 80%+ outdoor humidity all summer. Undersized fans can't keep up. Hot attics stress fan motors.
Time to prep for winter. Duct caps get clogged with leaves. This is the best time to fix ventilation before cold weather makes everything harder.
Whether it's January with ice on the roof or July at 95 degrees, we show up. Bathroom ventilation problems don't wait for perfect weather — and neither do we. If you're searching for exhaust fan service near you, we're probably closer than you think.
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Bathroom exhaust fans are just one thing we do. Here's what else Toledo area homeowners call us for.
Full bathroom renovations with proper ventilation built in from the start.
From small fixes to major repairs — we handle it all.
Water damage? Holes from old fan installs? We patch and finish it right.
When poor ventilation causes moisture damage — we fix the cause and the damage.
Moisture control and ventilation for crawl spaces.
Keep moisture out of your basement for good.
Water stains from bathroom leaks? We fix the source.
Moisture damage causes rot — we repair the structure.
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