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Q: The fan in my bathroom doesn't seem to operate properly. The motor works (though it's loud), but after a shower, the walls, cabinets, and mirrors are wet. Even the medicine cabinet is rusting. Also, the fan seems to blow out a lot of dust. What's wrong?
— Susan, Eugene, OR
Spray foam insulation where a whole-house fan's frame meets the rafters. You need a tight seal to get the optimal air draw. — Dwight Okahara, Santa Clarita, Calif.