Broan QTR080 Ultra Silent Bath Fan, 1.0-Sones 80 CFM Review

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(More customer reviews)We installed this fan in our upstairs bathroom. We tested it when we first got it fixed to the ceiling joists and wired. It was very quiet. So nice. But then we attached the vent pipe and piped it out the side of the house. It is only a six foot run, one 45 degree turn and one 90. Suddenly the fan rattled and groaned as if it were 30 years old. We ended up taking out the internal flap and are trusting the wimpy little external vent flaps to stop back drafts in the winter. That helped the noise. But it is still disappointingly fragile sounding with some rattles and speed variations. Two stars.

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Energy efficient and whisper-quiet, the Broan Ultra-Silent Bathroom Fan helps control moisture and odors in the bathroom without excessive noise or energy use. This HVI certified fan has a streamlined, traditional look, and its Energy Star rating makes it perfect for use in high-traffic bathrooms.
Energy Efficient Solution in a Traditional DesignA bath fan needn't call attention to itself, either by its loud operating noise or obtrusive design. More importantly, it shouldn't call attention to itself on your electric bill. As part of Broan's QTRE line, this fan is built to provide energy efficient, ultra-quiet operation in high-traffic bathrooms. It's also ideal for those seeking a fan with a more traditional design that won't overpower their current decor.
Benefits of Bathroom Ventilation FansFans like the Broan Ultra-Silent Bathroom Fan improve air quality by removing odors, while also eliminating moisture and decreasing overall humidity levels. This prevents damage to building materials, and also prevents mold and mildew growth.
Powerful Motor for Continuous OperationUL-listed, the Broan Bathroom Fan is designed to be used over bathtubs or showers when connected to a GFCI protected branch circuit. Its motor is engineered for continuous operation, making it both reliable and powerful. Thanks to the included hanger bars, this fan is fast and easy to install in all types of construction.
Energy Star Rated for Energy SavingsEach fan is Energy Star rated, which means it carries the trusted, government-backed symbol for energy efficiency. Energy Star rated products use less energy, save money, and help protect the environment. Investing in these products is a smart choice that's not only good for the Earth, but can also reduce your utility costs.
The Broan Ultra-Silent Bathroom Fan is backed by a manufacture's three-year warranty.
About Broan: Over 75 Years of Setting Industry StandardsThe Broan story began in 1932, when Henry Broan developed and manufactured a kitchen fan called the Motordor Fan that provided quiet and efficient kitchen ventilation.
Today, Broan-NuTone LLC is headquartered in Hartford, Wis. and employs more than 3,200 people in eight countries on three continents. It is North America's largest producer of residential ventilation products such as range hoods, ventilation fans and indoor air quality products and also holds major market positions in chimes, central vacuums, intercom systems, medicine cabinets, built-in electric heaters, whole-house fans, attic ventilators, paddle fans, ironing centers, trash compactors and speakers.
What's in the BoxBroan Ultra-Silent Bathroom Fan, hanger bars, and installation guide.

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Lasko Electrically Reversible Window Fan, 16 Inches, 2155A Review

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(More customer reviews)SUMMARY: 5/5 stars - glad I bought it, would enthusiastically recommend it to friends, and would not hesitate to buy one again
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This Lasko model 2155A window fan - also sold as the Air King model 9155 - is a real blessing for me. I live in the deep South (Georgia) where the oppressive summer heat index (high heat + near-100%-humidity) often reaches into the 130s and above - and I don't have air conditioning. For me, a large whole-house window fan like this one makes all the difference between comfort and living hell when July and August roll around (it's July 27th as I write this, and I'm sitting right next to the window with the fan in it).
This is truly a WHOLE-HOUSE window fan, and it costs so much less to operate than an air conditioner. Compared with central A/C, I'm saving over a hundred dollars a month, which is over $600 a year EVERY YEAR. That's money better spent elsewhere! With this high-volume fan, I get my whole house cooled, without the $150+ monthly electricity usage of central A/C. This fan paid for itself in the first month.
Also, I've found that as I've gotten used to not having A/C, I enjoy the summers more and I'm not nearly as lethargic and short-tempered when I'm in a place without air conditioning, anywhere from the supermarket parking lot to a cookout. It all makes me wonder, WHY would I pay $150+ per month and end up so dependent on air conditioning that I can't be happy enjoying the great outdoors in the summer?! It's all a question of what your body gets acclimated to.
For the hottest summer nights, you can run a little window A/C unit in your bedroom, and still save a bundle because you can use this fan for the rest of the house instead of having to pay the skyrocketing electrical cost of central A/C.
PROS:
* Cost-efficient to operate - this fan moves 2470 CFM (cubic feet of air per minute) on only 90 watts - compare that with the larger 20" model (Air King model #9166) which moves 3560 CFM on 170 watts - an 89% power increase for just a 44% airflow increase...makes sense to just buy two of these 16" Lasko 2155A/Air King 9155 units instead...you get twice the airflow, not 44% more - and you get it for only ten watts more
* Moves a LOT of air - more than a 20" box fan, more than anything sold at Wal-Mart, Target, Home Depot, Lowe's, Ace Hardware, True Value, the drugstore, or anywhere else I looked
* Fused 3-prong grounded safety plug
* Versatile installation options
* 3 speeds instead of 2 or just on/off
* Electrically reversible for intake and exhaust - a big plus, since I want to be able to exhaust hot air during the day and then reverse it to bring in cool air at night...without having to de-install it and manually flip the whole unit around like you do with some other' brands fans (AHEM!)
* Quieter compared to the old metal-bladed fans from years past, which sounded like airplane propellers
* Made in the USA by our friends and neighbors and fellow countrymen, not in some Chinese sweatshop
NEUTRALS:
* Construction feels a bit flimsy...everything is plastic, except the interior side's safety grille - BUT, this is basically irrelevant, because after it's in the window, it just sits there, and plastic does just as good a job of sitting in a window as metal. And, on the bright side, it's more lightweight than a metal fan would be, making it easier to install and to store in the attic or basement at the end of the season
* Don't expect it to be silent on the highest speed, there is some wind noise...but that's not the fault of the fan, and there's nothing anyone can do about it...moving large volumes of air at a high rate of speed DOES entail noise, no matter what, so you can't fault the fan or the manufacturer for that
* Pricey - for nearly-all-plastic construction, and only a 50% (maximum) airflow improvement over an $18 Wal-Mart box fan, I felt that the cost of $50-$100 was a bit high...would rather see it around $35-$40 - BUT, in the end, it DOES move more air than the $18 box fan, and has some features that make it worth the cost (electrically reversible intake/exhaust, less noise, expanding side panels to give it a perfect fit with any size window, fused safety plug, Storm Guard feature, etc.) - and given that there's basically no competition in the field any more due to the prevalence of air conditioning, I can't expect pricing to be at super-low highly-competitive rates
CONS:
* Switch knob kept popping off...had to tighten up the screws under it and then put a dab of Krazy Glue on it (but that solved it)
* Not widely available in stores - because air conditioners' prices have come down so much in the last 15-20 years, the demand for genuine whole-house window fans has gone way down, meaning that this fan is usually a special-order or online-only item, either of which generally entail waiting times and shipping costs (though your local Grainger branch may have one of the ones relabeled Air King in stock)
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All in all, I am being really unfairly picky here, and I think this is a fabulous product that I sincerely hope doesn't get discontinued. It's the right unit for the job, it looks good, and it does a better (and quieter) job that the all-metal models from years past. It's also very energy-efficient. Of what's available on the market in 2009, it is the best of the best, hands down, nothing else even comes close. I have ZERO "buyer's remorse" about this purchase, and would champion its virtues to anyone considering buying one. A great product!

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Install the Lasko Electrically Reversible Window Fan and enjoy the cool air circulated through 2 to 3 rooms. Exclusive Storm Guard features lets you close the window behind the fan for safety and security during bad weather or while you\'re away. The quiet 3-speed fan uses an electrically reversible motor that operates powerful 16-inch 3-paddle blades. Fits windows 22 inches high and up and 26 to 34 inches wide. 8.3 x 26.5 x 22 inches. Made in U.S.A.

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Broan Model 657 Fan/Light 70 CFM 4.0 Sones, White Grille Review

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(More customer reviews)These are very good products, but they're designed for install in bare studs, not really to replace and existing fan unless you removed sheetrock and took out the houseing from the old fan. The great thing about it, however, is that I just took the new parts out of this one and they fit right into the old houseing. Very cool. Problem? They don't sell the guts individually so you have to buy the whole thing and then you're left with a metal sqare to recyle.

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657 Features: -Bathroom fan with light. -70 CFM. -White plastic grille. -Overall dimensions: 0.833'' H x 1'' W x 1.583'' D.

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