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ventilation fan vs ventilating fan

Both 'ventilation fan' and 'ventilating fan' are correct phrases, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Ventilation fan' refers to a fan that is part of a ventilation system, while 'ventilating fan' can be used more broadly to describe any fan used for ventilating purposes.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 536 views

ventilation fan

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase refers to a fan that is specifically designed for use in a ventilation system to circulate air and improve air quality.

Examples:

  • The ventilation fan in the bathroom helps to remove excess moisture.
  • Make sure the ventilation fan in the kitchen is working properly to prevent odors.
  • A warm air electric dryer in which the air is passed over the sample to be dried by forced convection by means of a special ventilation fan.
  • CSU found traces of blood and hair on that ventilation fan.
  • The collapse happened this side of the ventilation fan.
  • I'm guessing someone held her by her throat and slammed her head into that ventilation fan.
  • 'Ventilation fan' means a fan that is not used in the following energy-related products:
  • Places for containing open type traction battery that may produce hydrogen gas shall be provided with a ventilation fan or a ventilation duct to prevent the accumulation of hydrogen gas.

Alternatives:

  • exhaust fan
  • air circulation fan
  • ventilation system fan
  • air quality fan
  • fan for ventilation

ventilating fan

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase can be used to refer to any fan that is used for ventilating purposes, not necessarily part of a specific ventilation system.

Examples:

  • I bought a new ventilating fan for my bedroom to improve air circulation.
  • The ventilating fan in the attic helps to keep the space cool.
  • Fans and ventilating or recycling hoods of the domestic type
  • Parts of: air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors, fans and ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fan, n.e.s.
  • Air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans; ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fan, whether or not fitted with filters
  • Ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fan, with a maximum horizontal side <= 120 cm
  • Ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fan, with a maximum horizontal side <= 120 cm

Alternatives:

  • ventilation fan
  • air circulation fan
  • fan for ventilation
  • cooling fan
  • air movement fan

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