Broan-NuTone682 Duct-Free Ventilation Fan, White Square Ceiling or Wall Exhaust Fan with Plastic Grille

Didn't want to spend alot of effort on this install so my bathroom light happened to be on the wall over the sink and on a stud. I cut a 7.5 inch square in the wall dryrock with one side on the stud higher than the light. Put a wire pigtail on exhaust fan and threaded it through the existing hole for the light. Attached fan box (drilled three holes in it) directly to the stud. Didn't need use that bracket that came with it. I think it would need larger opening in drywall to be able to slide box into bracket. That would be more work for those installing in existing room with finished drywall like I have. Put light back on and good to go! NO PATCHING OR PAINTING REQUIRED. I put a Febreeze car air freshener in it for better odor control.

Nice exhaust fan

I needed an exhaust fan that can filter the air without the possibility of running a duct. This one was 1 of the only options available. Overall I am happy because I really needed it but it is pretty loud in comparison to my other bathroom fans.

Shame on Broan for selling this. Great idea, horrible execution. The idea is to circulate air in to the exhaust fan and out through the carbon filter. The way this one is manufactured, there is no way it is filtering even 10% of the air in a half bath. I have attached photos and circled all areas where air will blow out, rather than blow through the filter. Obviosuly, air will take the path of least resistance. One of the spots circled is the bent edge of the box. The "filter" is a joke too. The size of a credit card thickness and nearly see through. I considered sealing the box with aluminum tape, but after looking over the design I am returning it. The intake fan and exhaust are immediately next to each other. This means any air that blows out will immediately be sucked back in. This is why I believe the whole system is a joke on the consumer and they have cornered the market being the only manufacturer to sell a "ductless" system.Or, have they? Since I was putting this in a 2x4 wall, I started brainstorming what I could do. I ended up buying the following:Shallow mount exhaust fan with 3" duct.A sheet of carbon filter.An HVAC vent.3" ducting.I installed the exhaust fan and ducted it to the HVAC vent, all in the same wall. I put the carbon filter sheet(cut to vent size) behind the hvac vent. I also replaced the exhaust fan cover with an LED light cover. Now, the air is actually being filtered. To be clear, this type of exhaust fan is for filtering odors only. Do not use in a full bath that has humidity.

Es un excelente producto. Llegó antes de lo esperado. Lleno mis expectativas.

Ventilation without having to make holes and hassle with ductwork

I recently installed this fan in my powder room. This choice was primarily to avoid the complexity of venting through a brick wall between 2 floors.Installation and Design• Instructions: The installation instructions were clear and straightforward.• Bracket Design: The bracket functions well. My setup is vertical, with the fan’s back against another wall. I foresee potential difficulties in removing the fan in the future due to the bracket's design, so I installed a string around the back to hopefully ease future removals. Hopefully the fan lasts a long, long time.• Material Quality: The materials are what I would describe as contractor grade – functional and safe, but prioritizing cost-effectiveness over premium quality.• Construction Quality: The metal housing, initially bowed, straightened out after mounting. It's average in terms of build IMO.Filter and Noise Level• Filter: The included filter was disappointing. It's a flimsy aluminum rectangle with about 1/8 inch of filter fabric, which can easily deform during installation.• Noise Level: The fan is not quiet. The noise level varies depending on the installation space. In my case, where the fan's back is against a wall, it's noticeably loud on the other side. This doesn’t bother me much, as the sound serves as a reminder to turn it off when not in use. However, for those seeking a quiet, "whisper-mode" fan, this might not be the ideal choice.Personal Modifications - To enhance the fan's performance, I invested in thicker, more robust charcoal filter material for the sides and top intakes of the cover. I was careful to secure these additions properly to prevent them from getting sucked into the fan. Additionally, I tossed a car air freshener in the exhaust plenum for a touch of fragrance. Clearly these are at the discretion of the user but it made a huge difference IMO.Summary In summary, this fan offers good value, though not great. It fulfills its basic function. With an additional investment of around $15-$20 in materials, its effectiveness significantly improves beyond what's provided out of the box.

We purchased an older house that had no fan in the bathrooms. I purchased this one after looking at several. It was easy to install & exactly what I was looking for. The fan is about as loud as any other, so no complaints there. Very satisfied & will purchase another when I remodel my other bathroom!