Installs in walls 4.5" to 6" thick, or 6" to 10" thick with supplied extension sleeve
Can't Install a Fan in the Ceiling? Don't Worry This WhisperWall fan was designed specifically for through-the-wall mounting to provide ventilation in rooms where a ceiling mounted fan is not possible. An exterior hood with a backdraft damper is included to finish off the job.
So Quiet You Might Not Know it's On This 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.
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 WhisperWall Wall Mounted Bathroom Fan FV-08WQ1:
[...]...very pleased!
7/12/2011
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
4.0
Very Nice.
By Harley
from Vermont
About Me Casual Do-It-Yourselfer
Pros
Circulates Air Well
Easy installation
Quiet
Cons
Vent door seal is poor
Best Uses
Bathroom Exhaust Fan
Smaller Rooms
Comments about Panasonic WhisperWall Wall Mounted Bathroom Fan FV-08WQ1:
Too bad that these things aren't variable speed. Handy would be to ship with a timer switch, this thing is so quiet, I forget to shut it off. This was an easy replacement for an existing exhaust fan. Vent door could use some improvement, like a magnetic seal. Tough call here in New England, I'll have to block it off in the winter months due to weak seal of blower flap.
6/25/2011
4.0
Easy to install
By Just a another house project
from Seattle
About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
Pros
Circulates Air Well
Easy to install
Cons
Best Uses
Air Circulation
Comments about Panasonic WhisperWall Wall Mounted Bathroom Fan FV-08WQ1:
I think I was expecting to much. I thought it would be quiter. It is quiet but you can definitley hear it. However, not like the [$] Nutone I replaced. It is quiet enought for me that I leave it on and not get bothered by it. The old one was turn it off as soon as you can. I guess is the sound level rating is probably accurate. I think my problem is it is a very small bathroom with a lot of hard surfaces. Compared to old nutone it is quiet. Whisper - no. Now for the reason you buy a bathroom fan. It does a great job of ventalating the bathroom. Tried it out with a hot hot shower and the mirror was clear. Very easy install, good and finsih and well designed. I am surprised the fan costs so much. But, at least for the money you get a nice product.
6/22/2011
5.0
very quiet
By Mr Science
from Hamilton Ma
About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
Pros
Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Panasonic WhisperWall Wall Mounted Bathroom Fan FV-08WQ1:
We have a panasonic fan it the bathroom at work that has been running steady and quiet for many years and I've owned a lot of products from panasonic from bicycles to microwave ovens. Every thing they make is top quality and this fan is no exception. I had the hardest time finding a fan that would just go through the wall but this was an easy instalation. [...] the price was the best by far. Very pleased with the whole experence.
5/29/2011
5.0
Completely Satisfied
By Carol
from Columbiaville, MI
About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
Pros
Circulates Air Well
Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
Smaller Rooms
Comments about Panasonic WhisperWall Wall Mounted Bathroom Fan FV-08WQ1:
Easy to install. Very quiet and effective.
5/10/2011
(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Panasonic WhisperWall Bath Fan
By mr do it yourself landlord
from berkeley, ca
About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
Pros
Circulates Air Well
Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
Air Circulation
Bathroom vent
Smaller Rooms
Comments about Panasonic WhisperWall Wall Mounted Bathroom Fan FV-08WQ1:
This fan is easy to install and very quiet. It pulls the moisture out of an 8x5 bathroom with 9 foot ceiling with no problem - a huge improvement.
5/10/2011
5.0
Ninja Silent Fan!!
By Phavix
from Irondequoit, NY
About Me Casual Do-It-Yourselfer
Pros
Circulates Air Well
Quiet
Cons
NOt a very low profile
Best Uses
Air Circulation
Comments about Panasonic WhisperWall Wall Mounted Bathroom Fan FV-08WQ1:
Your website had the best price available. [...]
5/5/2011
5.0
almost a silent fan
By Santa Barbara Joe
from Santa Barbara, Ca.
About Me Professional
Pros
Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
Air Circulation
Smaller Rooms
Comments about Panasonic WhisperWall Wall Mounted Bathroom Fan FV-08WQ1:
this product was relatively straight forward to install through an outside wall. My customer was very pleased at how quiet it is as well as air tight backdraft wise.
3/7/2011
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
4.0
Excellent fan
By Eddie C
from New York City, NY
About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
Pros
Circulates Air Well
Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
Smaller Rooms
Comments about Panasonic WhisperWall Wall Mounted Bathroom Fan FV-08WQ1:
Very quiet fan, also usable as ceiling fan if duct is straight up
3/2/2011
5.0
Excellent Wall Fan
By Scotty
from Campbellford,ON
About Me Casual Do-It-Yourselfer
Pros
Circulates Air Well
Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
Air Circulation
Alternative to AC
Comments about Panasonic WhisperWall Wall Mounted Bathroom Fan FV-08WQ1:
We installed this fan in a small room with a high powered network server. The room only has circulation in the summer when the AC is on, and even then it is a very warm room. This fan has improved temps in the room considerably and has reduced the fan noise from our server.
