Bathroom fans are designed to remove moisture and odors from the air to keep your bathroom clean and dry. But are they effective? The answer is yes, bathroom fans are effective at removing moisture and odors from the air. However, they are not 100% effective. There are a few things you can do to help your bathroom fan work more effectively. First, make sure the fan is the right size for your bathroom. If the fan is too small, it won’t be able to remove all the moisture and odors from the air. Second
Ventilation fans are a great way to remove musty odors and improve indoor air quality. By exchanging indoor air with fresh outdoor air, they can help to reduce the amount of airborne contaminants in your home.
Whole house fans are a great way to cool your home without using air conditioning. They are most effective in the evening when the outside air is cooler than the inside air. By opening windows and doors and turning on the whole house fan, you can create a cross breeze that will cool your home quickly.
Extractor fans are designed to remove moisture and odors from the air in your home. Most extractor fans have an exhaust vent that leads to the outside of your home. This helps to ensure that the moist air is removed from your home and does not recirculate.
4.4/5
Designed to ventilate hydroponic grow rooms, transfer heating/cooling, cool AV closets, and exhaust odors.
Duct Size: 4†| Dimensions: 6.9 x 11.9 x 7.4 in. | Airflow: 205 CFM | Noise: 28 dBA | Bearings: Dual Ball
Intelligent controller with temperature and humidity programming, fan speed control, timer, and alarm system.
Kit also includes corded sensor probe, AC power plug, two duct clamps, and required mounting hardware.
Mixed flow design combined with a PWM-controlled DC-motor for a truly quiet and energy efficient performance.
$234
This is a fantastic, really quiet fan. I love the fan on/off automation based on the temperature probe, and I'm using it within a "VIVOSUN 36"x36"x72"" grow tent. I was previously using a manual "VIVOSUN 4 Inch 203 CFM Inline Duct Fan" that was extremely noisy (50 dB/decibels) and lacked a temperature probe to regulate its on/off operation based on the temperature inside the tent during the day.According to my research, this is probably the best inline fan for a small grow tent available on Amazon.I awarded this four stars because of a few minor issues that I believe can be fixed:1. The fan temperature probe automatically turns on when the temperature threshold is reached, but it will operate at the speed that you choose in the ON mode. Therefore, you are determining the speed at which it will operate when it turns on, which may or may not be sufficient to lower the temperature in a tent. Better would be for the fan to turn on when the temperature hits the threshold but gradually ramp up over time if the temperature is not dropping quickly enough. With the included control panel display, it probably would have been challenging to incorporate this capability.2. Mobile app - It would be wonderful if there was a mobile app built into this fan so you could remotely check the temperatures and set a setting similar to what I outlined above - gently ramp up the fan speed if the temperatures are not lowering after X minutes.3. The fan would try to spin when I first installed it and turned it ON, but it would stop as if it didn't have enough power. According to the handbook, the control panel showed a little triangle with an exclamation point, which indicates something is wrong and should be reported to customer care (no troubleshoot tips). The fan was stuck, so I checked it and attempted manually spinning the blades. The "wing circle" component was loose and caused the blades to rub, so I had to disassemble it as instructed in order to wall mount it. It operated perfectly after being repaired and put back together.Overall, I'm extremely pleased with the purchase. I think adding a smartphone app to this fan would really advance it far above other inline fans now available.
4.4/5
120 volts, 1/25 hp, 0.40 amp, 1550 rpm, 242 cfm
Corrosion-resistant with osha compliant wire guards
Variable speed functionality with the purchase of the iLIVING ILG8SFSC speed controller. Speed controller sold separately
Ul listed with speed controllable, permanently lubricated motor
7 inch variable speed shutter exhaust fan with automatic shutters
$234
I reside in the Pacific Northwest, where a condensation issue can arise when rain and cold weather are combined. I discovered that after I pulled my warm, wet automobile inside during wintery circumstances, condensation would build on the garage door windows and walls. I got this fan and mounted it on a side wall approximately 7' off the ground and wired it to a Panasonic condensation switchPanasonic FV-WCCS1-W WhisperControl Three-Function On/Off Switch, White after trying electric warmers and dehumidifiers without result. (I also connected the suggested iLIVING ILG8SFSC Solid State Variable Adjustable Precision Fan Speed Controller 120V 8A; however, I've just set it to high and left it alone.) The measurements were ideal for mounting between studs. In order to connect the interior and external walls and stop the fan from drawing air from the interior of the wall, I nailed two 2x6" horizontally above and below the hole I made to attach the fan. I constructed a vent in the attic of the garage so that the somewhat dryer air pushed in from the outside, from the eaves, through the attic, and into the garage served as the fresh air source. The condensation switch's sensitivity was gradually increased, and as a result, it now only activates when necessary and turns off when both the garage and the car's interior are dry. Functions flawlessly, is not overly loud, and moves a lot of air.
4.3/5
DECORATIVE: Designer styled white polymeric grille complements virtually any decor.Recommended Room Size (Sq. Ft.):45
EFFICIENT: Bright 100-watt lighting capacity (bulb not included) with shatter-resistant light diffusing lens to provide high-quality lasting use
FAN COMBO: Exhaust fan and light combo helps reduce moisture, odors, and mildew and is powerful enough for rooms (including bathroom) up to 45 sq. ft. for your convenience
SAFE: UL listed for use over bathtubs and showers when connected to a GFCI-protected branch circuit. The Type IC (Insulation Contact) unit features an efficient polymeric fan impeller to ensure quality use
EASY INSTALLATION: Easy to install and/or replace existing product for DIY'ers. Includes polymeric duct connectors with tapered sleeves for easy, positive ducting and a plug-in, permanently lubricated motor
$234
High-quality, barely audible, and easy electrical installation This van looks stunning and fits well. I swapped out a similar-sized fan without a light since I had a switch on the wall outlet that allowed me to wire the fan and light separately. One black, one white, and one ground wire must be connected for the light, and the same three wires must be connected for the fan. Just two prong outlets and accompanying colored plugs are present inside the housing unit for the electrical components to complete the connection. With an LED bulb, you may increase our lighting's power to 100 watts. This was by far the easiest installation I've ever done—I've done four different types.Since I did manage to cut my hands twice on the metal, I would advise you to wear a pair of work gloves.If your ventilation hose does not fit this appliance, you can purchase a "funnel"-shaped adaptor at Big Box Stores for less than $6.
4.3/5
HIGH-QUALITY: New motor (60 CFM and 3. 0 Sones) reduces sound up to 50%, improves air movement up to 20% and helps control humidity to prevent mold and mildew from forming
ALL-IN-ONE KIT: Enhancing bath fan performance is easy with our upgrade kit. No rewiring, new duct work, or hassles!
NO EXTRA HARDWARE REQUIRED: The kit has everything you need including new components, a wrench, fasteners, and complete step-by-step instructions to ensure a quick and easy installation
CONVENIENT: Two motor plates included to fit most economy fans for your convenience
MODERN: The grille adds a fresh and sleek look to your bathroom while remaining complementary to your decor
1.2 A
1.2 amp
$234
Purchased this to replace a number of 25-year-old Broan 688 fans that were included in the construction of the new home. The vintage fans were raucous and rough. This installation was quite simple. It took longer to install this than it did to clean up all the dust that leaked from the old motor. Each bathroom took about 30 minutes to complete, including at least 15 minutes for cleanup.I only gave it four stars because I still think this kit is a little noisy. A significant upgrade from the previous fans, which, as I previously mentioned, were 25 years old and essentially destroyed. One wasn't even functional anymore, and the bearings on the others had deteriorated.For comparison, the old fan that is operating at its best on my phone app measures 65dB. The brand-new fans total 60. The door to the restroom is closed, and I'm inside. It decreases to 55 if I open the door and stand outdoors. It registers 50 if I close the door and stand outside. I can tell you that in the past, even with the door closed, I could go down the hallway and still hear the old fans even though I forgot to test them in comparable circumstances. The sound of the new fans doesn't carry as far as the old, rumbly ones since they fade away quite nicely as you walk away.At comparison, I recently replaced one of my fans with a single unit for around the same cost. Although it moves the same quantity of air and is extremely quiet, the installation proved difficult. Taking out the ancient Broan unit accounted for 50% of the difficulty. The new unit's small wire leads required 50% of the trouble to be hooked up and into the vent chamber. I only bothered to install this because my two kids won't use the louder fan when they take showers, which causes the room to steam up. I believed it to be a wise purchase. These replacement motor kits were given to the rest of the house.
4.2/5
CLEAN AIR: Panasonic ventilation fans will increase your air quality, eliminating humidity and other air pollutants from any room.
EXTREMELY QUIET: At less than .3 sones, this fan operates as quiet as a whisper.
0.23 A
EASY-TO-INSTALL: Works with 4" and 6" ducts for flexibility in duct layout and design. Flex-Z Fast installation bracket is ideal for positioning the fan exactly where you want it.
CODE COMPLIANT: This product is ENERGY STAR certified and complies with ASHRAE 62.2, LEED, California Title 24, Washington VIAQ codes and standards. Grille Size (in sq.): 13
LONG LIFE, GUARANTEED: Panasonic ventilation fans use less energy to move larger volumes of air. Less energy leads to less overheating and motor failure, saving you on repair costs. Included 3-year limited warranty.
$234
2 Star Directions, 5 Star FanEven at 110 CFM, the fan is lovely and somewhat quiet, and even though I mistakenly believed the nightlight to be an LED (it is not), the light quality and quantity are pretty good.The directions are some of the worst I've ever followed, which hurts me because I used to actually produce them for Panasonic's devices.Regarding those instructions: Although I admit to being rather exhausted when I started the work, I spent significantly more time than necessary installing this fan last night. With shoddy diagrams and switches back and forth between the "New Construction" and "Retrofit" directions, I followed the "Retrofit" instructions. To spare others the trouble, my critical error was on page 8, step 3. I didn't realize that Figure 4 depicts the "adapter" going UNDER the sheet rock ceiling. I put it on top of the Flex-Z Fast bracket, which resulted in me crawling around the attic for an hour in extreme agitation thinking something was stuck. Once I worked that out, everything else was fairly simple. Another screw to hold the corner would have been nice (one 3 corners are actually screwed into the bracket). Additionally, as other people have noted, the 10 7/8 "The hole I had to make is a little larger than necessary. Additionally, the cardboard template is not the right size for cutting.Other advice: -Use a dropcloth, especially if you need to extend the ceiling hole or have loose fill insulation.Put on gloves because fiberglass insulation itches.The grill mount with the springs is a little strange (again, the directions are bad), but rather creative. -Use caulk for the edges to seal it up beautifully once you're through. -You might need to crawl into the attic to straighten the duct.Would I repurchase and carry it out? Yes, I'll use the other bathroom.
4/5
GROW ROOM APPLICATIONS: Used as intake fan to bring fresh air into grow rooms; Also used as exhaust fan in smaller setups with LEDs or Lights under 400W.
HOUSEHOLD APPLICATIONS: Help to boost airflow in HVAC units to remove exhausts and odors from bathrooms & workshops and ventilate basements & attics, etc.
SPECS.: Diameter 6 inch, Speed 2960 RPM, Air Flow 240 CFM, Voltage 110/120V, Power 37W
UPGRADED ADVANTAGES: Superior balanced blades for long service life & quiet operation; Motor features a permanently lubricated bearing that operates quietly and requires no maintenance; Portable and lightweight; Sufficient 5.5' grounded power cord
NOTE: Max Operating Temp of Motor is 130℃ / 266℉; Max Ambient Temp is 60℃ / 140℉. If any other materials/particles get into the duct fan and get the blade stuck, users are to turn off the power immediately, clean it up, turn the power back on when handled properly.
$234
Even though the fan might not be exceptionally silent, adding a speed controller will lessen the noise. Even though I still advise purchasing an inline fan, only use the booster occasionally. Customer care made an effort to solve my situation, and I was astounded by how helpful they were. Thank you, Vivosun, for getting in touch with me; your excellent customer service puts it back up to 5/5!
4/5
GROW ROOM APPLICATIONS: Used as intake fan to bring fresh air into grow rooms; Also used as exhaust fan in smaller setups with LEDs or Lights under 400W.
HOUSEHOLD APPLICATIONS: Help to boost airflow in HVAC units to remove exhausts and odors from bathrooms & workshops and ventilate basements & attics, etc.
NOTE: Max Operating Temp of Motor is 130℃ / 266℉; Max Ambient Temp is 60℃ / 140℉. If any other materials/particles get into the duct fan and get the blade stuck, users are to turn off the power immediately, clean it up, turn the power back on when handled properly.
SPECS.: Diameter 4 inch, Speed 2930 RPM, Air Flow 100 CFM, Voltage 110/120V, Power 12W
UPGRADED ADVANTAGES: Superior balanced blades for long service life & quiet operation; Motor features a permanently lubricated bearing that operates quietly and requires no maintenance; Portable and lightweight; Sufficient 5.5' grounded power cord
$234
Even though the fan might not be exceptionally silent, adding a speed controller will lessen the noise. Even though I still advise purchasing an inline fan, only use the booster occasionally. Customer care made an effort to solve my situation, and I was astounded by how helpful they were. Thank you, Vivosun, for getting in touch with me; your excellent customer service puts it back up to 5/5!
3.9/5
Imported
DISCREET: Type IC (Insulation Contact) unit is installed into your ceiling so all but the light and white grille shows in your room for a clean appearance
EASY TO USE: Multi-function wall switches sold separately to allow you to make the choice that fits your lifestyle. A 20-amp circuit is required for use.Lighting Type:A19
N/a
DECORATIVE: White polymeric grilles blend into ceiling and complement virtually any decor
FAN COMBO: Combo include fan, 100-watt incandescent light, and 1300-watt heater that function independently or together to provide comfort to your bathroom
COMPACT: Fits 2" x 6" ceiling construction and works in bathrooms up to 65 sq. ft. at 70 CFM and 4.0 Sones for a quiet and effective operation
$234
I purchased this one to evaluate it for a house that we are remodeling.Although a little smaller, this one still produces heat and has a respectable exhaust fan (4 Sones). It is lacking a nightlight, which I will fix by connecting the light to a dimmer. Overall, this device ought to last as long as my previous one. It is a tried-and-true design that was properly constructed, but in China.It asks for a dedicated 20A 120V circuit, however at 1250 watts, if the circuit isn't shared with any other large loads, like a hair dryer, it should function just well on a 15A circuit.It is a great deal for installation from above at the current price.However, I concur with Hari Nair that it has a severe design problem when used as a retrofit. It is challenging to install from below, which is something that could have and ought to have been taken into account during the design phase. By removing the external mounting ears and drilling a few holes, it can be fixed by screwing it to the joist from inside the housing. The wires can then be pushed through the wiring cover and wire nutted to the various connections with the help of a strong and patient person holding it close to the ceiling. You and your assistant can then push the unit through the opening and screw it to the joist after attaching the cover with its single screw (unfortunately, the cover doesn't have a keyhole for the screw).Although it's not simple, I know it works because we tried it last week.I've always believed that designers who are too lazy to consider the end user and installer should be forced to install and fix their creations for a month. Design managers who put up with this indolence should be suspended for two months.Due of Nutones' inability to accept retrofit applications, I'm deducting one point.
Vent hoods are designed to remove smoke, heat, and odors from your kitchen. Most vent hoods are vented to the outside of your home, but some may be vented to the inside. If your vent hood is vented to the inside, it is important to make sure that it is properly maintained to prevent grease and other debris from building up and causing a fire.
Bathroom fans are designed to remove moisture and odors from the air to help prevent mold and mildew from forming. Most fans have a vent that goes to the outside of the home, but some may be vented to the attic or another interior space.
A house needs ventilation to get rid of stuffy air and to prevent moisture buildup, which can lead to mold and mildew. Good ventilation also helps to keep your home’s heating and cooling costs down.
One way to circulate air in your kitchen is to open the windows. This will allow fresh air to come in and help to remove any stuffy air that may be in the room. Another way to circulate air is to use a fan. You can place a fan in the window or in the door to help move the air around.
There are a few ways to bring fresh air into a tight house: -Open windows: This is the most obvious way to let fresh air in. If it’s a nice day outside, open up all the windows in your house and let the breeze in. -Run the exhaust fans: Most kitchens and bathrooms have exhaust fans that vent to the outside. Turn them on when you’re cooking or showering to help remove any stagnant air. -Bring in some plants: Plants help to purify the air and can help to make your home feel
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