Includes: - Two Panasonic Quick Start, flicker-free compact fluorescent lamps 3500 Kelvin, 860 Lumens each, 10,000 hours rated life - 4-Watt night light
Low-Profile Housing for Smaller Ceiling Cavities Do you have 2" x 6" joists in your ceiling? Are you having trouble finding a ventilating fan that will fit in this small cavity? Well, this model was made just for you. Designed to fit 2" x 6" joists or larger (only 5-1/2" H), this low-profile fan doesn't sacrifice performance for size. An optional 3" duct adaptor1 is also included for those areas where a smaller duct is necessary.
Add Some Overhead Light to Your Room This unit not only ventilates the air in your room, but provides overhead lighting as well. Two 13-watt compact fluorescent lamps will provide plenty of overhead lighting while the convenient, 4-watt nightlight will help you find your way through the room in the dark.
So Quiet You Might Not Know it's On This WhisperFit-LiteT fan 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 StarŪ 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 WhisperFit-Lite Low Profile Bathroom Fan with Lights FV-08VFL2:
I never turned on our fans unless I was out of the room. Now that we have these, that's not a problem anymore! Wonderful fans!!
8/24/2011
5.0
Excellent choice
By Gary
from Raleigh, NC
About Me Homeowner
Pros
Easy To Install
Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
Bath
Comments about Panasonic WhisperFit-Lite Low Profile Bathroom Fan with Lights FV-08VFL2:
Complete remodel of a bath and I needed a fan for the vaulted ceiling (2x8s) and this allowed enough clearance to install the vent baffles from soffit to the attic ridge. Fan is very quiet. Had the radio on while I was working and didn't even know it was on.
8/24/2011
4.0
Pretty Good Fan
By Gabby
from Utica, Kentucky
About Me Homeowner
Pros
Cons
Noisy
Best Uses
Comments about Panasonic WhisperFit-Lite Low Profile Bathroom Fan with Lights FV-08VFL2:
We installed this fan and the Panasonic FV-15VQ5. This fan is noisier than the other Panasonic, so we were a bit disappointed in it. Works great and I love the light.
5/17/2011
5.0
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By sheetrockin'
from Mahtomedi, MN
About Me Homeowner
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Panasonic WhisperFit-Lite Low Profile Bathroom Fan with Lights FV-08VFL2:
Our carpenter recommended this fan and installed it with no problem, but we are still in the remodeling stage and haven't used it yet, so can't comment on the fan otherwise. The price was 1/3 less than on [...]
4/18/2011
4.0
Super quiet
By busy mom
from Ft. Lauderdale
About Me Homeowner
Pros
Light option Great for
Powerful
Quiet
Really like the night
Sleek Design
The kids and overnight
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Panasonic WhisperFit-Lite Low Profile Bathroom Fan with Lights FV-08VFL2:
Very good after a steamy shower and so quiet! The night light option is great for the kids and for overnight guests.
4/18/2011
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
4.0
Lives up to its description.
By KKL
from Chevy Chase, MD
About Me Homeowner
Pros
Quiet
Sleek Design
Cons
Best Uses
Smaller Rooms
Comments about Panasonic WhisperFit-Lite Low Profile Bathroom Fan with Lights FV-08VFL2:
I am using this product in a small bathroom and am very pleased. I didn't add an extra line for the night light, so can't comment on that. I like the integrated light element but it is not sufficient to provide all the light needed in a bathroom. And bear in mind that you can't turn on the light independent of the fan.
2/11/2011
5.0
THE BEST
By Tom
from Dalton, Ga
About Me Homeowner
Pros
Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
Bathroom
Comments about Panasonic WhisperFit-Lite Low Profile Bathroom Fan with Lights FV-08VFL2:
The best fan ever
8/23/2010
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Quiet!
By Nancy
from Davis, CA
About Me Homeowner
Pros
Easy To Install
Powerful
Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Panasonic WhisperFit-Lite Low Profile Bathroom Fan with Lights FV-08VFL2:
Great quiet fan! Make sure you have enough wire for the night light, it is a nice way to enter the bathroom at night without blinding glare.
3/15/2010
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
4.0
Eazy upgrade
By Mike
from Wake Forest, NC
About Me Homeowner
Pros
Easy To Install
Powerful
Quiet
Sleek Design
Cons
Best Uses
Basements
Smaller Rooms
Comments about Panasonic WhisperFit-Lite Low Profile Bathroom Fan with Lights FV-08VFL2:
I replaced an old noisy (no light) fan with this one. Installation in existing construction, was made easy by the products design as I had no access to the area above the fan. The fan is a little noiser than I expected but 2-3 times quiter than what was there. I wish I had a another electrical run for the night light, but that's another project.
3/2/2010
4.0
Need professional installation
By Frank
from North Port FL.
About Me Homeowner
Pros
Quiet
Cons
Not Very Powerful
Best Uses
Smaller Rooms
Comments about Panasonic WhisperFit-Lite Low Profile Bathroom Fan with Lights FV-08VFL2:
I had an electrician working on this installation for 2 hours,since it needs 2 extra wires for the switch,which you must purchase seperately. otherwise the fan is working well,but should draw more air.