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1. GBA Editor
   Brian Pontolilo | Oct 29, 2019 09:26am | #1

   Hi Condo_Nic_FL

   Did you actually remove the fan so that you were able to see that there was no ducting, that there isn't a chase framed below the concrete floor above?

   If there really is no where to duct the fan above, you could install a wall mounted bath fan. I can't give any product recommendation because I have not installed them, but most fan manufacturers offer them.

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   bigrig | Oct 29, 2019 09:30am | #2

   I agree with Brian. Verify there is no path to the outside. You may need to borrow (or buy a cheap one from HF) a fiber-optic scope to check if space is tight. If you are on an exterior wall you could go sidewall ventilation, IF the condo association will allow that.

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   MattJF | Oct 29, 2019 10:22am | #3

   Is there an operable window in the room?

   How old is the condo?

   There is almost always somewhere to send duct work, it just takes more work sometimes.

   I bet this is connected to something though...

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   user-2310254 | Oct 29, 2019 10:28am | #4

   Have you talked to your condo association? This may be a common issue.

5. Expert Member
   MALCOLM TAYLOR | Oct 29, 2019 11:31am | #5

   Condo,

   As Steve said, any work beyond the surface of your unit is the responsibility of the condo association. It is a defect that they need to fix. Owners making modifications to common walls or floors shared by other units is not a good idea.

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   Condo_Nic_FL | Oct 29, 2019 03:10pm | #6

   Thanks s Everyone for your experience! I'm going to do more investigating.