162 Type IC Infrared Single-Bulb Ceiling Heater with Fan, 1, White

It's not that loud! Works great! It gives off heat but doesn't feel like it's 90 degrees in the bathroom!

I always liked the heat lamps in hotel bathrooms, so I thought I would try one in my house. I love this thing, it makes the bathroom far more comfortable on cold mornings. The fan seems to work well and is not very loud. I installed a timer switch with my heat lamp for safety's sake. You will need to spend some time in your attic to install this, which can be pretty awful on a hot day, especially if you have fiberglass blown insulation in your attic. Some basic knowledge of electrical will be necessary to safely install this. I was able to install mine without hiring an electrician or HVAC worker, but it would have been a lot easier if I had just paid someone else to work in my miserable attic.

We replaced an older heater extractor fan. I’ve included pictures of what the previous model looks like. Our ceiling has tile (previous owner) and so getting a bigger fan was going to require us to make a bigger hole in the ceiling and create a big mess. Because of the ceiling situation we decided to go with this models that would be a perfect fit. We purchased an open box and it was extremely reasonably priced ($30) and came with all the needed screws and materials. Just a friendly reminder to make sure you have a heated bulb for this and that you have electrician tape to make sure you are sealing Edges in the ducks. Also, we did not have attic access if that’s helpful. We were able to install it from inside the home.

Bought this to replace a similar light/fan fixture. It fit perfectly into the existing hole. I had measured it beforehand so I was pretty sure it would. By the way there are some good You Tube videos on how to remove an old one and install a new one that are worth watching before you undertake this type of project. Also be sure to turn off the circuit breaker before you start. The wiring diagram matched what my old one was so that was perfect. My only 2 small issues were 1) the wiring box is on the same side of the box as the exhaust connection. On my old one they were on opposite sides which would have been easier for me in this case, but I managed and 2) the mounting bracket ends were smaller than the old ones and more difficult to attach to the joists above. Again, I managed. The unit isn’t super quiet - 4 sones- but I think it’s about the same as are old one. So all in all a good replacement and everything worked after install.

My old Broan 162 fan was making a lot of noise, so I explored replacements for the motor/fan assembly. However, I wanted to replace the white cover too, and it turned out it was cheaper to buy this whole new fan/light and scavenge it for the two parts I needed. Easy to do, just swapped them out and into the old housing and it now works like new. I did need to clean 30+ years of dust out of the old housing, but didn't have to get into the attic to replace the whole unit.

I bought this as a direct replacement to ease installation since the vent would match up. It's a fairly complex installation requiring sheet rock repair. The motor on this unit is smaller than the old one. Unit can be wired to operate light in sync with fan or independently. I only have two switched in my bathroom to operate 3 functions (vanity light, fan, fan light) so two must operate in sync. I don't want the fan to come on with the vanity light and I don't want the fan light to come on with the fan so my solution was to wire the fan light to operate with the fan and simply screw in a bulb loosely so it does not light. I didn't want to leave the socket exposed to moisture. I also didn't want to put in a 250 watt heat bulb since that's a waste of electricity while showering and after to vent the steam. The only problem I found with the unit was the vent connection is not tapered so it was a challenge to insert it into an existing vent pipe. I ended up breaking the fragile plastic damper hinge. Since it did not affect the function, I just removed it. Items needed: plastic sheets, sheet rock saw, foam board or cardboard, sheet rock repair compound, putty knife, socket set, sheet rock screws, optional drill to mount new fan, external light source since you will need to turn off the power to the bathroom. Steps for installation: ** Turn off the power to the fixture at the fuse box and mark the switch to make sure no one turns it back on while work is in progress *** 1. Create a dust chamber around the fan with plastic to minimize sheet rock dust. 2. Cut a 16" square hole around the existing fan making sure you cut half way into the existing mounting studs. A small circular saw helps but it can be done with a hand saw or even a regular circular saw if you're careful.The fan mounts on rails attached to studs 16" apart. The rails run along the mounting screws on two sides. 3. Remove old fan and replace. I chose to screw in the new rails instead of nailing them to minimize vibration and insure a tight mount. The vertical alignment is not critical since it can be adjusted. 4. Wire the fan and test. I also duct taped the vent connection. 5. To repair the sheet rock, create a template with a piece of foam board or cardboard. Smear toothpaste on the fan vent box so the size can be transferred to the template when pressed. Transfer the template to a piece of sheet rock. It's better to error on the side of making the replacement too big. You can always shave it with a razor to fine tune. 6. Mount the sheet rock piece by screwing it into the studs. This is why it's important to cut the hole 1/2 way into the existing mounting studs. Adjust the height of the fan to minimize gaps between the sheet rock and fan housing. 7. Apply repair compound, sand, and repaint. If your ceiling is textured, do your best to match the texture. Do not use the shower until 24 hours after painting.

This was very quick to arrive. We were replacing an old one of the same brand. Very easy to install no issues. I think it's even quieter then the last one we had!

Love mine!!!

Excellent product. Timely delivery. Works perfectly.

Installed the fan/light/heat lamp over 2 years ago and it still works like a charm. This is a must have for all bathrooms. Not only does it ventilate the humidity out when taking hot showers/baths, it lights up the room and keeps you warm when you come out during not so warm weather so you don't have to turn on your heater. Installation was easy. Just need an opening big enough to house the unit and it sits in place with springs if I remember correctly. I chose to use a transparent heat lamp bulb vs the traditional red heat lamp bulb, which I think is easier on the eyes, no need to transition from dim red lighting back to normal lighting. Only comment is that the fan is a bit noisy. Otherwise I would have given it 5 stars.

This works as described. Not as noisy as I thought once installed. I live in Sask Canada where it gets to -40 in the winter, I have installed three back drafts to stop the cold air from coming in (all in nylon so they donot freeze or get brittle. The fan is powerful enough to keep them open when in use. (tested at -56 in 2014). Love having the light in the center where I installed an inferred bulb as this is in as shower.