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Installation of the Exhale fan
How to install the Exhale fan in your house?
You can have the fan installed by a professional. In the EXHALE FAN / WHERE TO FIND IT section, we have listed electricians and professionals who have already installed Exhale fans. https://www.exhale-fans.com/en/where-to-find-it/
But you can also call on your usual electrician.
Installation tutorial of the Exhale fan
The different systems for hanging and installing your ceiling fan
Is it possible to install an Exhale fan on a false ceiling (BA13)?
- Install the fan support on a plate (from 15 x 15 cms – 6 inches) which it is connected to the concrete by long threaded rods.
- Distribute the weight of the fan over a larger area using an Opaline or plywood sheet which is at least 30 x 30 cms -10 inches (it will be masked anyway by the fan which is full).
Fitting of an Exhale fan on false ceilings and uneven surfaces

There are 2 solutions to fitting the Exhale fan on a false ceiling (taking into account that the fan plus motor weigh 11 kilos).
(Installation on a fragile ceiling – See our blog article for advice )
1 – the first is to use a 50cm x 50cm sheet of Opalin (pvc) to increase the bearing capacity over a wider area.
- The Opalin sheet is fixed to the suspended ceiling by means of a rod with toggle, or a rod with spring (ex. Trademark Molly from Castorama – see photo)
- The Opalin sheet is hidden by the fan which is opaque, in order to maintain the esthetic result.
2 – The second method, the safest, is to start the operation as in solution 1 above but using threaded rods long enough to reach the concrete of the ceiling for the best stability and safety. (ideally 4 to 8 rods)
- Drill the false ceiling with a drill bit long enough to reach the concrete, fix the copper dowls and screw the threaded rods into the dowls (Molly).
- The Opalin sheet is hidden by the fan which is opaque, in order to maintain the esthetic result.
See below: threaded rods and expandable dowls (Molly) False ceiling kit, supplied with the Exhale fan:
Can the fan be installed on a sloping ceiling? What degree is the maximum slope?
You can install your fan on a rod (with possibly an Opalin sheet at the end of the rod if the latter does not have one). Fixation rods can be found here (or at the specialised supplier of your choice): www.yak-ventilateur.com/tiges-de-prolongation-c102x1770823 In this latter case, we remind you that the diameter of the fan is 86cms. We recommend that the service of a professional for this type of installation should be sought
2 – We also offer our own EXHALE system of rods tiltable up to 45 degrees. Adjustable length from 30 to 45 cms. Extensible and tiltable rod. For the installation of a fan on a sloping ceiling up to 45 degrees. Perfect dimensions for your Exhale. Modular length from 30 to 45 cms. Colour : WHITE Available from our online shop: https://www.exhale-europe.com/shop/en/accueil/15-tiltable-extensive-rod.html
What size should the lengthening rod of the Exhale fan be?
- The diameter of the fan is 86 cms
- The diameter of the Exhale motor is 14 cms
- For better efficiency, the fan should ideally be flat
- The fan must be provided with a classical electrical supply
As a result, the following criteria must be met:
- The rod must be long enough so that the fan is flat without touching the walls
- The rod has a base of at least 14cms to fix the motor to, if this is not the case a sheet (for example a sheet of Opalin) measuring 20×20 or 30×30 as a support at the end of the rod. (The support will not be visible, the esthetic effect will not be affected).
To find rods, the following sites can be consulted: www.ventilateurs-plafond.com/fr/accessoires-pour-ventilateurs/1045-support-de-ventilateur-de-plafond-pour-faux-plafond-20-35-4024397346578.html www.yak-ventilateur.com/tiges-de-prolongation-c102x1770823
Is it possible to attach an Exhale fan instead of a ceiling light?

Installation of the fan by a professional
2. What are the spacers (provided with my Exhale fan) useful for?
If you hear a rubbing noise, check that you have correctly placed the spacers as indicated on page 11 of the user manual.
Logistics and payment
Delivery time
Payment plans
Exhale as an investment for your house (taxes and ecology).
Operation and Use
Can I leave my Exhale fan on permanently?
How much does an Exhale that runs 24 hours a day cost?
Knowing that an Exhale in speed 1 (minimum / for winter comfort), consumes only 4 Watts per hour.
Knowing that an Exhale in speed 6 (maximum / for summer comfort) consumes 50 Watts per hour.
In a month of 30 days, running 24 hours a day, it will therefore run 24 x 30 = 720h/month.
- At speed 1 (winter comfort), an exhale running 24 hours a day will consume 0,5€ of electricity per month.
- At speed 6 (summer comfort), an exhale running 24 hours a day will consume 6,26€ of electricity per month.
Speed | Consumption (W/h) | Cost W/h | Per day (€) | Per month (€) |
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1 | 4 | 0,000174 | 0,02 | 0,50 |
2 | 6 | 0,000174 | 0,03 | 0,75 |
3 | 9 | 0,000174 | 0,04 | 1,13 |
4 | 16 | 0,000174 | 0,07 | 2,00 |
5 | 36 | 0,000174 | 0,15 | 4,51 |
6 | 50 | 0,000174 | 0,21 | 6,26 |
What size room (surface/volume) can a single Exhale co
- For summer comfort (cooling and breeze) = one fan for 10 to 30 square metres (25 to 150 cubic metres).
- For winter comfort (destratification, improvement of heating appliances, heat distribution in the room and uniformity of the floor/ceiling temperature, count on one Exhale for large surfaces (up to 100-150 square metres) and a high ceiling height (6 to 8 metres), i.e. one Exhale for 500 to 900 cubic metres).
What is the maximum area of a room for an optimal use of the Exhale fan?
Over and above these dimensions or in the event of doubt, don’t hesitate to contact us.
How to clean and maintain the Exhale fan?
- A feather duster
- Wipes
- Vacuum cleaner
- A small brush to remove dust between the discs
Our preferred method is to use an anti-dust cloth which can be fitted to a rod to reach the high places. Running the cloth along the inside and outside of the discs will remove all the accumulated dust. You can also use a microfibre anti-dust brush of the “Mini Blind” brand.
Should the filter be changed? How often?
Heating appliance: We have a wood fire and would like to use the fan to prevent the heat from rising.
Does the Exhale fan run on a 230v electrical supply?
Is the remote control equipped with an on/off button or does a switch have to be added to the electricity supply?
- Is equipped with an on/off button for the light (which can operate with or without the ventilation)
- Allows the intensity of the light to be adjusted from 20 to 100%
- Allows the fan to be operated (up to 6 different speeds)
It can also be connected to a ceiling light with an on/off switch with an electricity supply, but it is not mandatory since the remote control is totally independent.
Remote reprogramming (Syncing the remote)
power to your fan.
- Turn Power to the Fan ON
- Within 60 seconds of turning the power on, press and hold the LED ON/OFF button for 5 seconds. Do not touch any other button during this process, doing so will cause this process to fail.
- Once the Synchronization is completed and detected you will hear an audible “BEEP” which
indicates a successful synchronization. - After completing the steps all fan functions will be available.
Is it possible to stir the air between 2 levels with Exhale?

In which direction must the Exhale fan rotate for winter mode ?
To use the Exhale fan in winter mode, turn it to speed 1 or 2 leave it on most of the times (ideally permanently at speed 1), it will destratify (evenly distribute temperature in the room)the room.
It will consume very little and will circulate the air in the room which will balance the floor / ceiling temperature for a very limited cost.
In summer mode, run the fan at a higher speed (3 to 6) to feel a breath of air.
Direction of rotation
With Exhale, it is the speed of rotation that needs to be changed depending on your objective of summer or winter confort.
During the cold season, you use the Exhale fan at minimum speed, speed 1 or 2, to stir and mix the room air without creating a cooling blast of air. Efficiency is sought: low noise, low power consumption & mixing the air from floor to ceiling to balance the temperature.
In the hot season, you use high speeds, 4, 5 or 6, to generate a cooling breeze.
Note that the reversal of direction on Exhale is only of interest if you use 2 Exhale fans in the same room (rare for private homes) and you run them in opposite directions, to create an 8-way effect and thus increase the airflow generated.