Question: My bathroom is next to my family room, and when the exhaust fan kicks on, it is very noisy. Is there any way to quiet this fan?
Answer: Yes, there is a kit sold at Menards and Lowes that will solve your problem. The bath fan upgrade kit is Broan #690. The fan in your current system is probably a blade type fan. This kit changes that fan to a squirrel cage type that is much quieter.
The following bullet points on the upgrade kit are taken directly from the Broan web site:
• Upgrading bath fan performance is easy with our all-in-one kit. NO rewiring. NO new duct work. NO hassles. ALL in just 10 minutes!
• New motor (60 CFM and 3.0 Sones) reduces sound up to 50%, improves air movement up to 20% and helps control humidity that causes mold and mildew.
• New Grille: Upgrade your bathroom’s look with a modern white grille.
• Wrench: No special tools are required. The kit has everything you need including new components, a wrench, fasteners, and complete step-by-step instructions.
• Two motor plates included to fit most economy fans.
To see the installation instructions and a video on the process, go to the following link:
www.broan.com/display/router.asp?ProductID=100402
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