So Quiet You Might Not Know it's On This WhisperCeilingT model features a totally enclosed condenser motor and a large, double suction blower wheel to quietly move air. A small wheel turning very fast will create more noise than a large wheel turning more slowly for a given airflow. Our fan uses a wide blower wheel that moves a large amount of air at reduced RPMs. The blower wheel is also designed to draw air in from both sides, which helps keep the noise down, as there is more area for the air to enter the wheel. In fact, it is quiet enough that you might not even know it's on.
Continuous, Trouble-free Operation for Many Years This fan is designed to give you continuous, trouble-free operation for many years thanks in part to its high-quality components and permanently lubricated motors which wear at a slower pace. Also, since heat is always detrimental to motor life (the cooler the environment, the longer the motor will last), we designed the electrical configuration of this model's condenser motor to allow it to operate at lower temperatures, increasing the life of the motor and bearings. And, the fan housing is made of heavy-gauge zinc galvanized steel and painted to protect it from rust.
User-Friendly Installation Detachable adaptors, firmly secured duct ends, adjustable mounting brackets (up to 26"), fan/motor units that detach easily from the housing and uncomplicated wiring all lend themselves to user-friendly installation. This model also features a double-hanger bar system for ideal positioning.
Energy StarŽ Qualified for Energy Savings Energy Star qualified products feature super-quiet operation and high CFM-to-Watt efficiency. The Energy Star program was created to help consumers identify products that can save them money and protect the environment by saving energy. As an Energy Star partner, all our fans are Energy Star qualified and labeled accordingly.
Tired of Cold Air Coming Through Your Ventilation Fan? This Panasonic fan has a built-in damper to prevent backdraft, which helps to prevent outside air from coming through the fan. Also, thanks to our efficient, cool running motors and fluorescent bulbs, it does not create excessive heat-a common problem with recessed lighting fixtures and some competitors' fan/light combinations. Loose fill or batt insulation can be placed directly over the fan housing to prevent heat from escaping.
Comments about Panasonic WhisperCeiling Bathroom Fan FV-11VQ3:
We installed this fan during a bathroom remodel without any difficulty. It was much more user friendly than one previously obtained from [...]. The fan is very quiet and circulates air quite well in our bathroom. Definitely a great purchase!
2/17/2010
5.0
Works great
By Orca
from Seattle WA
About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
Pros
Circulates Air Well
Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
Smaller Rooms
Comments about Panasonic WhisperCeiling Bathroom Fan FV-11VQ3:
Used it to replace old fan.it,s like night & day .Really move,s the air.
1/7/2010
5.0
WhisperCeiling Bathroom Fan FV-11VQ3
By Johnny
from Rochelle, IL
About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
Pros
Circulates Air Well
Quiet
Range of Speeds
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Panasonic WhisperCeiling Bathroom Fan FV-11VQ3:
It is used to keep moisture out of the bathroom. Works great!
John Roinas
1/5/2010
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Panasonic is simply the best vent
By plumber Pete
from Long Island, NY
About Me Professional
Pros
Circulates Air Well
Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
Air Circulation
Comments about Panasonic WhisperCeiling Bathroom Fan FV-11VQ3:
As a contractor, I have installed many ventilation units. Panasonic is the best, period. Quiet, well made, easy to install. Never any service calls with these units. They work forever.
1/5/2010
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Great product, great price
By Mitch who likes long hot showers!
from Hermosa Beach, CA
About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
Pros
Circulates Air Well
Easy to install
Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
End Steamy Bathroom
Comments about Panasonic WhisperCeiling Bathroom Fan FV-11VQ3:
I had already installed the Panasonic fans at my own house, and I bought this latest one for my sister as a gift and installed it in her guest bathroom to replace the old noise-maker that didn't clear any steam! Install was straight forward to replace the old junker. The Panasonic is quiet and totally eliminated the steam. The pricing at bathroomfanexperts was better than any I've seen [...]
12/29/2009
5.0
Simply the best bath fans available.
By elew
from Maryland
About Me Professional
Pros
Circulates Air Well
Quiet
Very high quality
Cons
Best Uses
Air Circulation
Moisture removal
Comments about Panasonic WhisperCeiling Bathroom Fan FV-11VQ3:
I have used and specified all of the major brand fans in the past and the Whisper Quiet series are, by far, the best available. All of the fans in this series are extremely quiet for the rated CFM.
12/29/2009
5.0
Great product and easy to install
By Bob the builder
from Palm Harbor, Florida
About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
Pros
Circulates Air Well
Easy installation
Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
Air Circulation
Comments about Panasonic WhisperCeiling Bathroom Fan FV-11VQ3:
Would recommend this product to everyone.
11/9/2009
4.0
Not as quiet...
By DK
from NJ
About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
Pros
Circulates Air Well
Cons
Best Uses
Air Circulation
Comments about Panasonic WhisperCeiling Bathroom Fan FV-11VQ3:
Easy install...well made unit...clears the bathroom fog easily. However, I was expecting a much quieter unit at .8 sones. It moves some serious air and that was the intent... but a little quieter would have made this a 5 star...
10/27/2009
5.0
I would definitely buy this again!
By Peter D
from St. Louis, MO
About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
Pros
Circulates Air Well
Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
Air Circulation
Comments about Panasonic WhisperCeiling Bathroom Fan FV-11VQ3:
This is a great fan! You can hardly tell it is on until it clears out the air in the bathroom without any problem. Easy installation...a QUALITY product.
8/29/2009
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Love it!!!
By sheryl
from warren MI
About Me Casual Do-It-Yourselfer
Pros
Circulates Air Well
Quiet
Cons
Haven't found any
Best Uses
Air Circulation
Comments about Panasonic WhisperCeiling Bathroom Fan FV-11VQ3:
When they say whisper quiet that mean it. I don't even know when it is on. My other one was so loud that at night it would wake my family. Best fan I ever bought.