Broan-Nutone 8664RP Exhaust Fan and 100-Watt Incandescent Light
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About Broan-Nutone 8664RP Exhaust Fan and 100-Watt Incandescent Light
Overall Feedback:
87% positive
78% appreciated the adjustable settings
I wired the fan with a night light feature directly since the master bath had no window, so it stays on all the time.
91% liked its powerful airflow, but 9% found it insufficient
The new version of the fan moves more air than the old one, but it is extremely loud.
87% praised its long-lasting durability, but 13% experienced premature failure
I am impressed with the durability of the product. It has lasted for 12 years with regular usage by my family of 5.
The fan has lasted for 12 years with regular usage by my family of 5, making it a quality product.
I replaced the fan with the same model and it lasted for about 10 years.
I noticed that the motor is the source of the loudness and the poor housing construction amplifies the sound.
The motor is loud and the housing construction worsens the noise.
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88% found it easy to install, but 12% had difficulties
Installation was easy and it does a good job of keeping dampness down.
I was able to easily swap out the fan, trim, light, etc. It simply plugged in and was good to go. It took me about 10-15 minutes to install.
I was able to easily swap out the fan, trim, light, etc. It simply plugged in and was good to go. It took me about 10-15 minutes, with most of the time spent connecting the housing correctly from the old unit.
The new power unit fit perfectly into our already installed box and required no carpentry, wiring or ductwork.
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79% appreciated its energy efficiency, though 21% weren't satisfied
For my 10 x 6 bathroom, periodic dust removal is necessary to achieve the required efficiency.
In the shower, the fan is not an issue despite being rated as noisy.
The old model was more efficient in clearing steam after a shower, whereas the new model is not as effective.
78% liked the easy-to-clean design, but 22% found it difficult to maintain
I replaced the inner component of the fan assembly, but not the outer component that attaches to the floor joists above.
The fan gets a bit dirty as I remove air and dust from the room.
I compared the old model with the new one and found that the old model clears steam after a shower more effectively than the new one.
71% liked how quiet it operated, but 29% found it too loud
I am comfortable with the noise level of the fan.
I am fine with the loudness of the fan and personally agree with the marketing of it as privacy noise.
After installation, I measured the fan noise level at 68 dB at 9 feet away, which is roughly 33% higher than the advertised 5 sones (51 dB).
I noticed that this fan has a louder sound than other models with the same sone rating.
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86% were satisfied with its safety features, but 14% found them lacking
The fan effectively keeps dampness down, which is a safety feature of household-ventilation-fans.
The plastic turbine slid down due to centrifugal force and started banging onto the metal vent, risking a possible jam that would have fried the whole motor.
93% appreciated the versatile mounting options
I was able to easily swap out the fan, trim, light, etc. using the existing housing, which shows that the product has good mounting options.
