Xpelair C4HTSR 4" Simply Silent Contour bathroom extractor fan with humidistat and timer, plus choice of square and round baffles, White, 240V

I recently installed the Xpelair C4TSR Extractor Fan with Timer in my bathroom, and I’ve been really impressed with its performance so far. This fan is part of Xpelair’s Simply Silent range, and it definitely lives up to the name—it’s incredibly quiet, even on the higher speed setting. The Ghost Air Movement technology they use really makes a difference; you barely notice it’s running, which is a huge upgrade from my old, noisy fan. Installation was straightforward, thanks to the Twist & Click fascia design. I managed to fit it into the ceiling without too much hassle. It comes with both square and round baffle covers, which is a nice touch—I went with the round one to match my bathroom’s look, but it’s great to have the option. The adjustable timer is another standout feature. I set it to run for about 15 minutes after a shower, and it clears out steam and humidity like a champ. You can tweak it anywhere from 30 seconds to 30 minutes, so it’s super flexible depending on your needs. The fan has two speed settings (15 or 21 l/s), which you choose during installation. I opted for the higher one since my bathroom gets pretty steamy, and it handles the job well with an extraction rate of 54-76 m³/hr. It’s powerful enough to keep condensation at bay, yet it stays quiet—maxing out at 29 dB, which is barely noticeable. Plus, it’s energy-efficient, using just 6.3-7 watts, so I don’t feel guilty letting it run a bit longer. A couple of minor gripes: the instructions could be clearer, especially for setting the timer and speed. I had to double-check online to make sure I got it right. Also, while it’s great for general bathroom use, it might not be the absolute best for super high-humidity spaces with no windows—though that’s more about my setup than the fan itself. Overall, the Xpelair C4TSR is a stylish, quiet, and effective extractor fan that’s perfect for most bathrooms. The 2-year guarantee gives me peace of mind, and it looks sleek in white. If you’re after a reliable, near-silent fan that’s easy to install and does the job, I’d definitely recommend giving this one a try!

I installed the Xpelair C4HTSR 4-inch extractor fan in my bathroom, and it has been working perfectly. It’s quiet, even when running on the higher setting, and does a great job of clearing steam and moisture quickly. The humidity sensor is a great feature, as it automatically turns on when needed, which is really convenient. Installation was straightforward, and the adjustable timer makes it easy to customize how long it runs after the room is used. It also looks sleek and modern, blending in well with the bathroom decor. Overall, it’s a reliable and efficient fan that does exactly what it’s supposed to. Highly recommended!

Very quiet and nice looking. But extraction of vapour is poor on default low setting in the bathroom. I will change setting to high and hope it extracts vapour from shower better.

Installed in the bathroom ceiling, set to high speed by adjusting the internal jumper plug. Nice and powerful and very quiet in operation. Really pleased with it, would definitely recommend. Just one thing to note, you can’t fix a 100mm flexible pipe directly to the back of it or it will interfere with the non return flaps and stop them opening, you need to get an adapter pipe/ connector to fix on the back and then attach the flexible pipe to the adapter.

I’ve awarded this little blighter 3 stars for a few reasons. Firstly it’s flimsy when removing the covers and there’s a huge risk of snapping the clips. Secondly the branding name is very annoying. I struggled to fit the fan in place because of the location of the wiring we have so it’s ever so slightly off centre, now with the round cover it’s hardly noticeable but the square cover highlights the issue too much so it looks ridiculous, if the brand name wasn’t on the round one you’d never know it’s not centred. The first fan I ordered had a lose switch so you could turn it on but not off so that went back. The replacement was ok but it definitely won’t last if I have to take the cover off for any reason and that means this fan doesn’t get five stars. I cannot comment on its effectiveness yet but I’ve already preset it to high speed because slow is pitiful albeit super quiet. To change to speed there’s a little black clip you lift off two pins and replace it onto the third pin and the middle pin. It’s a bit louder on high but not to the extent it becomes annoying. I bought it for the modern look and nothing else. I doubt I’ll ever get another one like this if it doesn’t last.

It was easy to replace my original unit with this one. I had to extend the wiring as the connection was in a different place to the first unit. There is a horizontal line that you need to be aware of, fitting the unit with this in mind enables the back flaps to operate properly. I did originally try to fit it rotated so that the wiring fitted, but not only did the back flaps hang open, the outer cover (with name) was at an angle! Being a little OCD that would have annoyed me! I bought the timer version, it needs two power sources, One from the light source and the other from the fan isolation switch. It will stay on for about 30 minutes (Time is adjustable) once the light is turned off. The unit has a 2 speed jumper adjustment, I have mine set to high. It isn't silent but not extremely loud either! The unit comes with 2 covers, square or round, I used the round one, It feels a little fragile the first time I twisted it to remove the cover, but after a couple of fitments it hasn't broke, so must be fit for purpose. I am happy with this purchase, it is definitely better than the unit that came with the house (New build!).