Extractor fan

[anno112]

Hi

There is a loud extractor fan in my bedroom. I want disconnect it. If I disconnect all the wires in photo and tape them up, will it be safe?

 

[Adam_151]

Why don't you just switch that spur off (or pull fuse on it if unswitched)

You might find the bathroom gets damp and mouldy without it running though

 

[EFLImpudence]

OP said it was in the bedroom.

Please don't call it a spur.

 

[JohnD]

Show us the fan please.

 

[BlueLoo]

If the fan is needed (Who has a extract fan in a bedroom??) would you not fit a quiet one?
If not, why not leave it be?
If not, you need to get an electrician in to decommission it if you can't do it yourself. (Not sure if a few wraps of insulation tape is a good idea tbh)

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

You might find the bathroom gets damp and mouldy without it running though

He said in a bedroom, I do wonder why an extract in a bedroom though - perhaps the OP could explain?

 

[anno112]

It was put in by a crap landlord. I think as a punishment for me complaining about the mold in the winter. Now it goes off all the time and keeps me awake at night. It's also insanely cold

 

[JohnD]

Is the thing in your picture a switch?

If you cut off the ventilation, you will not have a leg to stand on when you complain about mould.

 

[anno112]

I'm going to reconnect it if the landlord comes out. It hasn't dealt with the mold so clearly that isn't the issue

 

[BlueLoo]

Move

 

[EFLImpudence]

I'm going to reconnect it if the landlord comes out.

Then why are you considering disconnecting the wiring? As said - just switch it off or remove the fuse..

It hasn't dealt with the mold so clearly that isn't the issue

Bleach will.

 

[anno112]

It doesn't have a switch otherwise I wouldn't have posted it haha. The fuse is covered with a sticker so if I remove it the landlord will know I took it out.

 

[EFLImpudence]

Ok. Just remove the L out wire, then.

 

[EFLImpudence]

The fuse is covered with a sticker so if I remove it the landlord will know I took it out.

I would consider that totally unreasonable.

You should complain to the relevant authority or Citizens'Advice.

 

[Adam_151]

Does the sticker say enviro-vent on it?