![]() ![]() The Broan NuTone 682NT Duct-Free fan is the perfect answer, combining many of the popular features of Broan’s other fans, such as efficiency and easy snap-in installation, with a duct-free design. ![]() Running new ductwork or replacing old ducts may be a bigger job than you want to take on. We recommend that this be installed by a pro, unless you have some serious DIY skills.ĭimension: 14.375 x 5.5 x 8.25 inches︱ Weight: 9.81 pounds︱ Material: Galvanized steel︱ CFM: 80︱ Noise Level: 1.5 sones ![]() You also need a dedicated 15 amp circuit to install this exhaust fan. If you have another size, you need to consult with a pro to see whether you can find an adapter (purchased separately). The Delta Breez is compatible with existing 4-inch ducts. It is relatively quiet at 1.5 sones and comes with a three-year warranty and great customer service. The cover is bright white, which matches most bathroom ceilings. (You can run the heater and fan separately, but each requires its own switch when being installed.) It works for bathrooms up to 80 square feet and mounts flush into the ceiling. This unit provides 80 CFM of fan power while also having a built-in heater and thermostat to keep the temperature where you set it. If you want a combo heater/fan unit, the Delta Breez Radiance Series is a great choice. Not only does this not needlessly run the fan, but it also ensures that mold and mildew don’t start growing in a humid bathroom.ĭimension: 7.2 x 7.5 x 3.9 inches︱ Weight: 4 pounds︱ Material: Metal, plastic︱ CFM: 70︱ Noise Level: 2.0 sones Once the humidity falls below 60 percent, the fan turns off. And more impressively, when humidity levels rise above 60 percent-during someone’s shower, for example-the fan automatically kicks on. A sensor indicator light changes based on the humidity readings. The best part of this fan is that you don’t have to monitor your bathroom’s humidity actively because the exhaust fan does it for you. It is perfect for most small or medium bathrooms, especially those that lack windows or other places to potentially release humidity. It is relatively quiet at only 2.0 sones and puts out 70 CFM. This compact bathroom exhaust fan is also great at keeping humidity monitored and out of the bathroom. Either way, professional installation is a good idea because it is hardwired and requires that you connect it to your home’s electrical system.ĭimensions: 11.5 x 12 x 5.75 inches︱ Weight: 8 pounds︱ Material: Alloy steel, plastic︱ CFM: 110︱ Noise Level: 1.0 sones It's compatible with 4-inch ducts and might need an adapter if you have larger- or smaller-sized ductwork. It works with GFCI outlets and can be placed right over a bathtub. This is a simple yet effective bathroom exhaust fan that works for most bathroom sizes and is still affordable enough to stay within your budget. It is also a standard size and shape, meaning fewer touch-ups are necessary for your drywall. The fan comes with retrofit hardware you can use to install the new ventilation fan without having to crawl into your attic. Installation is also easy, especially if you are replacing an existing unit. It is also super quiet-one of the best aspects of this fan, even among a great lineup of products from Broan. The cover creates a seal that allows the air to flow exactly where you need it. It only has one speed but works for most bathrooms. This bathroom exhaust fan is affordable and reliable. The Spruce Home Improvement Review Board.You’ll find both the CFM and sone ratings printed on the vent fan’s box. Vent fans range from as low as 0.5 sone up to about 6.0 sones. (A modern refrigerator operates at about one sone.) Fans also have a sound rating, measured in sones. For example, a 100-square-foot bath would require a 110 CFM-rated fan. To determine which size fan to buy for your bath, multiply the room’s square footage by 1.1. The bathroom here is below an accessible attic, so Tom ran the exhaust duct across the attic and out a gable end.īathroom vent fans are rated by how many cubic feet of air they can move in one minute, known as the CFM rating. That’s why we asked This Old House general contractor Tom Silva to show us how. One reason many households still don’t have bath fans is that they can be intimidating to install. A bathroom without a ventilation fan is like a fireplace without a chimney: If you fail to pull the moisture generated in the bathroom out of there, it will migrate into the walls and grow mold and mildew, or blister paint and peel wallpaper. ![]()
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