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Description

Your exhaust fan shouldn't work against your comfort. 💨🚫🏠

While exhaust fans are great for removing steam and odours, they’re often a hidden source of major heat loss and air leakage—especially in winter. The DraftStoppa is a clever, gravity-operated cover that automatically seals your exhaust fan when it’s not in use, preventing draughts, dust, and roof-space air from entering your home.

Unlike flimsy flaps or temporary fixes, DraftStoppa uses a butterfly lid that opens only when the fan is running, and closes tightly once it stops. This means you get full ventilation when you need it, and energy-saving insulation when you don’t—all without needing to remember a thing.

✅ Automatically seals ceiling exhaust fans when not in use

✅ Stops draughts, heat loss, dust, and insects

✅ Works with most standard exhaust fans

✅ Simple to install—no electrical work required

✅ Ideal for bathrooms, laundries, kitchens, and ensuites

✅ Durable, low-maintenance and long-lasting

✅ Recommended by retrofit professionals and energy efficiency experts

Small upgrade. Big impact.

Install a DraftStoppa and stop losing comfort through your ceiling—your future energy bills will thank you.

Specification

This is the original Draft Stoppa: pioneered and manufactured in Australia.   

The DraftStoppa has a diameter of 350mm.
The closed height is 160mm.
When fully opened, the height is 200mm.

The DraftStoppa comes in 4 sections - two round sections and two butterfly wings.

DraftStoppas have small rubber bumpers on each of the butterfly wings so their operation is silent when the wings close down on the unit. (and don't make any noise on a windy day). 

The round sections clip together, then the wings are clipped in at the top. 

Don't be fooled by a sub-standard version. 
The Draught Stopper requires no maintenance and has no running costs.

Make sure you buy the original, Australian designed and made DraftStoppa. 

NOTE:  From July 2026, this product is NOT SUITABLE to go over a 3-in-1 heat / lamp / fan. 

    How To

    Tools You You Will Need For Installation:

    • Ladder
    • Flashlight/headlamp
    • Clothes you don't mind getting dirty


    Delivery

    Q: Can I collect my order?
    A: Yes you can!  A “Ready for Pickup” email will be sent to you when you order is ready to be collected.  Please click this link for the Click and Collect details.  Note:  this Collection Centre is in Preston in Victoria, NOT Prestons in NSW. 

    Q: How much does delivery cost?
    A: Freighting cost will be automatically calculated at checkout.

    Q: When will my order be despatched?
    A: Generally, your order will be despatched within 1 to 3 business days.    

    Q: How will my order be delivered?
    A: Depending upon the other components in your order, it will be shipped either by AusPost, DFE or a specialist courier (note this is NOT an express courier).

    Q: Will my order be tracked?
    A: Yes!  When your order is consigned, you will receive a tracking number that will show you where your order is and its expected delivery date. 

    AusPost - Track your order here
    Specialist Courier - Track your order here

    Please note: Orders with two or more items may arrive in separate parcels with no additional shipping charge

    Q:  When will my order be delivered?
    A: All AusPost orders are picked, packed and despatched within 2 business days.  Our experience with AusPost indicates that your order will be delivered within 2 - 5 business days.  Clearly this will fluctuate at peak shipping times such as Christmas and EOFY.

    If your have selected the specialist courier, your order will be packed and despatched within 3 business days.  Please note, this is a specialist courier - NOT an express courier.  The courier will NOT get your order to your home faster, but it will deliver over-sized items that AusPost cannot deliver. 

    Q: What happens if my order gets lost during transit?
    A: On rare occasions we have had orders go missing. ecoMaster has solid procedures in place and photograph every order that leaves our warehouse.  The delivery of our orders at our local post office are videoed and we track the progress of orders.  If a delivery date appears to be beyond expectation, we will raise a query with the freighter on your behalf.  If your order cannot be found during transit, we will send a replacement.  

    Q: What happens if my order is stolen after delivery?
    A: We will check with the freighter to ensure that the order was delivered to the correct address.  If that is confirmed, and your order has been stolen from your home after delivery, please raise a Police Report.  In practice, we have had very little of this type of incident. 

    FAQ

    Frequently asked questions

    Q: What does this product do and how does it work?
    A: DraftStoppas are installed above exhaust fans to stop excessive air leakage when exhaust fans are not in use. This product has gravity operated butterfly wings that open when the fan is in use but close when the fan is switched off, preventing unwanted air leakage.

    Q: How is a DraftStoppa installed?
    A: The DraftStoppa comes with easy to follow instructions. Simply assemble the four components and drop it over the top of the exhaust fan. There is a notch for the fan electrical cable to pass through.

    Q: Are there any things to watch out for?
    A: Occasionally there are obstructions that cause fitting difficulty. The most common ones are:

    - The ceiling joists are too close together to accommodate the DraftStoppa as it is slightly wider than the exhaust fan.
    - There is a pipe above the exhaust fan.
    - The power outlet supplying the fan has been fitted too close to the fan.

    Q: Can I fit the DraftStoppa on my 3-in-1 heat lamp unit?
    A:   From July 2026, DraftStoppa is UNSUITABLE for 3-in-1 heat lamp units due to a change in the input material. 

    Q: What if my exhaust fan is on the ground floor of a two story home?
    A: Usually the DraftStoppa can still be fitted, however the process is a little different. To fit the DraftStoppa into the inter-floor space (which is almost always a very draughty space) follow these steps:

    • Remove the fan grill as well as the fan from the ceiling. Let it hang by the electrical cord.
    • Take the DraftStoppa and fit the wings to each half of the round casing.
    • Put each half into the inter-floor space and then assemble the two halves within the inter-floor space.
    • Carefully replace the exhaust fan being careful to feed the electrical cable through the notch provided in the DraftStoppa.
    • Refix the fan into the ceiling and replace the grill.

    Q: Will I still be able to use my fan?
    A: This product should not prevent your fan from its natural function. If it does, then it may have inadvertently pushed into the side of the fan blades. Repositioning the DraftStoppa should clear the problem.

    Q: How do I get a good seal around the base of the DraftStoppa with the power cord in the way?
    A: There is a designated hole at the base of the fan that allows the power cord to fit.

    Q: Are there any tips for fitting the DraftStoppa?
    A: A couple of tips to help you successfully fit the DraftStoppa and achieve significant energy savings.

    • You need to be mindful that there is enough clearance AROUND the fan in the roof space.
    • You will need some clearance ABOVE the DraftStoppa for the flaps to open and close.
    • The joists in the ceiling need to be spaced wide enough for the Draft Stoppa to fit over the fan and still sit flat on your plasterboard. 

    Q: What types of fans will the DraftStoppa fit? 
    A: 
    A DraftStoppa will fit any Tastic fan (which is an axial fan).   A Draftstoppa will NOT fit on any Heller fan.  Heller fans are centrigual fans and should have their own back draught baffle fitted.  If you aren't sure what type of fan you have, if you can see the roof, then you have an axial fan and a DraftStoppa can be fitted. 

    Q: Is there anything special I need to know about the Draft Stoppa before it is installed?
    A: Yes - DO NOT leave it sitting in the sun (even for a short time) as UV rays will warp the butterfly wings on the DraftStoppa.  This will prevent the DraftStoppa from creating a seal between the flaps and the base.

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