Exhaust Fan Buying Guide: 6, 8, 9 & 12 Inch Exhaust Fans for Kitchens and Bathrooms in India

An exhaust fan is the least celebrated and most important fan in an Indian home. It handles heat, smoke, steam, grease, humidity, odour and bathroom ventilation every single day, and it does so invisibly. But choosing the wrong kitchen exhaust fan or bathroom fan is the difference between a fresh kitchen and a greasy ceiling. This 2026 guide breaks down the four standard sizes like 6-inch, 8-inch, 9-inch and 12-inch, and helps you specify the right exhaust fan for the right room.