JDW NORTHERN ONTARIO
Reviewed in Canada on August 30, 2024
The product is basically good. I installed this in June 20 21 and I’ve had no problems. The interior grill comes off each to clean. You can even throw it in the dishwasher. Everything works fine. The motor can be replaced if you need to, but have not had an issue the big issue is if you take all the time to install this do not use the exterior great that comes with it. It is plastic. It is cheap. It deteriorates in the sun. It becomes very brittle and in my case just starts to break apart. I find pieces of it on my car so now I have to buy a new grill I ordered stainless steel so this will not happen again. This means back on the ladder up taking the old one off that’s a piece of shyte and putting this new and better version on. so if you’re intent on using this order a better replacement grill first and do it right the first time.
rrmagero
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2024
There doesn’t seem to be many choices for through the wall 6 inch fans. As a replacement, this one worked out fine. It’s not even that loud. Seems quiet compared to the one it replaced.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2024
it works perfect, low noise!! Easy to install!
Trevor Delmedico
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2024
Works great
amiko
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2024
I've got a lot of server equipment in a small media closet, and it was getting pretty hot in there during the summer months. This fan was easy to install through my drywall with a few small cuts with a handheld drywall saw. I was fortunate that my install location was close to a wall receptacle, so I was able to splice off of that.To provide some basic temperature control, I paired this with the BN-LINK Thermostat Controller which lets me set a threshold temp of 75F, so the fan comes on only as needed to keep things at that temperature or less. It's quiet enough though not silent. It moves more than enough air to keep a small room ventilated. My only wish is that it was reversible, it would be great to change directions depending on season.The outlet side is kind of a generic cheap white plastic grill...they could have done a better job with that. The intake side is still plastic but much nicer and more finished looking. I didn't use the bendy metal ductwork as I was just doing a straight pass-through which didn't require it, so if you're just doing a through and through, you may not need it depending on how thick your walls are.
Customer
Reviewed in Canada on January 21, 2024
Some of the design is kinda annoying when you're installing it and you'll shake your head wondering why didn't they make this a little differently, but it's still not that bad to put in properly. Also haven't seen any comparable sizes fans that seemed any better. Used it occasionally at light duty over several months and no issues so far.Biggest potential complaint would be that flaps on the outside don't close firmly or tightly enough and you'll bleed warm out if you're using this in a heated garage, but even in that case it's a tradeoff and you're at least getting some fresh dry air naturally leaking in. Too expensive for what you get but I also couldn't find anything better that met my needs for any cheaper.
Vulture
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2023
Fan was placed in small basement bath with shower. No good way to vent to outside due to all concrete construction. Vents to larger den area with dehumidifier to remove basement humidity. Tested and works as intended. Countdown timer placed to control fan so it will run significantly to remove bath humidity.Fits 4.5 inch wall perfectly without any extenders ( .5 inch drywall, 2x4(3.5in), .5 inch drywall). Noisy and vibrates wall a bit. Small bath contributes to noise level. If original construction, blocking could be used to reduce vibration.Otherwise, very satisfied for function and price point.
Luke Robot
Reviewed in Canada on November 11, 2020
Installed in downstairs bathroom and the fan works very well. It pushes a lot of air and takes the humidity out very quickly.Easy to install w/o needing to be up against a stud.
Virgogal
Reviewed in Canada on November 14, 2019
As described, fairly easy to install, works great! Has more 'Pull' than a ceiling vent, and a much better price than anywhere else.
CESDewar
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2018
UPDATE: 2 yrs later, the outside plastic louver disintegrated (one flap fell off, others completely warped). HOWEVER, I found LOWES has a PERFECT replacement for $30 (IMPERIAL 6-in dia Galvanized Steel R2 Exhaust/Intake Dryer Vent Hood) - that is vastly more robust and was easy to use as a replacement for the Braun louver (see third photo).------------------------------------In any event, I originally installed this in a bathroom that never had a fan. I did not want to compromise the roof (no attic), so a through-the-wall was needed. Most of the installation time was taken up with figuring out how best to get the electrical feed off the existing light fixture. The actual installation of the fan went very smoothly.The fan does make a good bit of noise, but it would have to, to move 70cfm through a 6in opening - personally I do not see that as an issue.The "insect grate" is a bit coarse for my taste (a mosquito could easily get through - but certainly not a dirt-dobbers, and of course the air IS blowing out, and there are louvers that close when the fan is off). All in all, I am delighted, and now trying to figure out if I can use this same fan in my guest bathroom.
Shopper KJW
Reviewed in Canada on October 14, 2018
I needed a fan to exhaust my bathroom out an exterior wall with brutally cold winters (attic/roof was out the question). This was one of the few I found.Very good value for money, I think. It’s noisier than I’d like, but the only competitor I found was $200+ more and could have take weeks to come in through a local plumbers’ wholesaler.
MJ Poppyseed
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2016
I did a lot of research before purchasing a fan for our small bathroom. The one we had didn't work very well, was loud as a jet turbine, and took forever to dissipate steam. I looked at all sizes, price ranges, sone levels but decided on this one based on reviews. It was relatively inexpensive and simple--the fan, a flexible round metal duct, and the outside flap/grill.At first my father (who was helping with the install) thought it wouldn't fit the stud wall space, but after cutting the metal duct considerably and taking into account the thickness of the siding, it fit just fine. All we have to do is caulk around the flap/grill outside. For us, installation was easy since we are ripping our bathroom down to the studs, so cutting the opening to be a little larger (as our old fan ducting was smaller) was really not a problem. However if we had tile on the wall already and we wanted the fan to vent the same way through the wall, it would've been a nightmare....if that were the case we may have decided to vent through the ceiling. But since the slope of our roof is so severe, we would've needed a different kind of flap for the outside. See the pics for reference (disregard the brown streak on the flaps outside-- we had a torrential downpour and our gutters overflowed.. that will wipe right off).All in all, this was a great buy. We have used it many times now and NO steam stays in the bathroom during a shower at all! Very happy!! We paid full price for this item and would highly recommend to others.