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(More customer reviews)This fan works well (and quietly!) once installed... but the installation is the challenge. I was replacing and existing 35-year old metal Air King exhaust fan.
This fan mounts to the side of a ceiling joist using a thin metal L-shaped bracket. The side of the bracket, with a lip to hang the fan bottom, is flush with the ceiling and nailed to the beam. The top of the bracket extends several inches, and catches on a tab extending out of the top of the fan housing. The theory is that you hook the side of the bracket with the fan bottom, and swing up until the top snaps in place. In practice however, it doesn't work. First the duct connection extends past the side of the housing, meaning that you'd have to cut an extras two inches of ceiling out if you were to "swing" this into place in existing construction. (It might be removable, but that would defect the purpose somewhat). It is difficult if not impossible to hang the fan from above with the bracket already attached. And second, the metal bracket is thin and bends easily, making the top snapping into place a very weak connection. It took a fair amount of maneuvering from the attic side to get the fan mounted in place- this isn't a 30 minute project.
Once the fan is installed however, it operates very effectively and quietly. Far quieter than the 35-year old fan it replaced.
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mfr: AIR KING AMERICAThe high performance exhaust fan series feature a unique Snap-In-Installation System. Installs in ceiling. The durable high impact plastic housing ensures quiet operation and maximum performance. Motors are suitable for continuous operation. Includes wirenuts and romex connector. 4" plastic duct collar with back draft damper insures quiet operation and prevents drafts from entering the room. White, polymeric grill. Dimensions: 10" x 10". One piece polymeric wheel. Rated for ceilings insulated to R-40. ULListed. HVI2100 Certified.CFM=75Sones=2.0 This item cannot be shipped to APO/FPO addresses.THIS ITEM CANNOT BE RETURNED.Please accept our apologies
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