Do bathrooms fans have to sound like a wind tunnel to get the job done? The truth is, noisy bathroom exhaust fans lose much of their effectiveness, simply because people don't want to use them. So, odor, moisture, mold and mildew build up. Even the most elegant bathrooms become unattractive, and may suffer long-term damage.
Convert Your Existing Noisy Bath Fan Into A Quiet Yet Powerful Fantech Bath Exhaust System
The new Fantech Bath Fan Conversion Kit (BFRK 100) includes a 110 cfm Fantech remote mount inline fan (FG4), mounting bracket, insulated flexible duct (8 feet), two 3"-4" adapters, cable connector, wire (12 feet), tape, plus complete how-to instructions.
The do-it-yourself kit allows a homeowner to use their existing exhaust fan grille and housing as the inlet for your new system. That means the ceiling is left undisturbed so there's no need to worry about patching drywall.
Fantech bathroom exhaust fans are designed to operate quietly and effectively, so people actually use them. Yet their affordability means they're right for every bathroom-from simple to luxurious.
Requested by clients. Specified by designers.
You'll find Fantech bathroom exhaust fans specified on the blueprints of top architects and designers.
Why? Simple. They're quiet, efficient and reliable, and they're easy to install. Better still, Fantech offers a choice of interior and exterior mounted fans. So there's a Fantech bathroom exhaust fan for every situation.
INSTALLATION TIPS - Locate vent as close as possible bath fixtures (toilet, showers, and hot tubs - Fantech recommends the use of insulated flexible duct for the exhaust system - Place at least 8 feet of duct between intake grill and fan (insulated flexible duct allows sound from the fan to dissapate gradually so that it can not be heard in the bathroom)
Comments about Fantech BFRK100 Surface Fan Conversion Kit:
This fan is wonderful. It installed in about two hours including old fan removal. It is quiet, quiet, quiet! I recommend obtaining a couple of 4 inch hose clamps as the included duct tape leaves a lot to be desired. ( Did not work.)
6/30/2011
5.0
Quiet and powerful!
By bob the builder
from New Haven CT
About Me Handyman, Homeowner
Pros
Easy To Install
Powerful
Quiet
Cons
None
Best Uses
Basements
Kitchens
Smaller Rooms
Comments about Fantech BFRK100 Surface Fan Conversion Kit:
I used this for a 70 square foot bath it was simple to install, runs quietly, and vents the bath fairly quickly.
5/24/2011
4.0
Works as advertised!
By Mr. Q
from Central CT
About Me Handyman, Homeowner
Pros
Easy To Install
Quiet
Cons
Kit needs drain nipple
Best Uses
Bathroom
Comments about Fantech BFRK100 Surface Fan Conversion Kit:
Kit was complete and easy to install, quiet (mounted on rafter). Didn't have to use hose reducers. Intructions suggest to drill hole if mounted horizontally to drain any condensation. Kit should include small/simple nipple.
5/10/2011
5.0
best fan ever!
By d.f.
from grass valley ca
About Me Homeowner
Pros
Easy To Install
Powerful
Quiet
Sleek Design
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Fantech BFRK100 Surface Fan Conversion Kit:
I havent seen a fan exaust ALL the shower steam from a bathroom untill this one, the mirror doesnt fog at all. love it!
4/13/2011
5.0
Works great will buy again
By Carpenterone
from Cleveland,OH
About Me Homeowner, Tradesman
Pros
Easy To Install
Cons
Best Uses
Bathroom
Comments about Fantech BFRK100 Surface Fan Conversion Kit:
Pro's:Very easy to install, came with everything needed to complete.Good amount of air flow without the noise.No vibration or hum. Great product. Con's: None that I've found, everything I expected
2/28/2011
4.0
Good replacement
By Odd-jobber punch man
from Virginia
About Me Handyman, Professional
Pros
Easy To Install
Quiet
Cons
Not Very Powerful
Best Uses
Comments about Fantech BFRK100 Surface Fan Conversion Kit:
Easy retrofit IF the house was built correctly. Should have taken about 2 hours. Due to substandard work by builder, took additional 3 hours repairing shoddy workmanship. The lesson... Check out the original workmanship thoroughly during the planning stage.
6/2/2010
5.0
Better than I expected - buy one you won
By joe
from NH
About Me Electrician, Homeowner, Professional
Pros
Easy To Install
Powerful
Quiet
Cons
Energy Inefficient
Best Uses
Bathrooms
Smaller Rooms
Comments about Fantech BFRK100 Surface Fan Conversion Kit:
[...] great pricing
4/20/2010
(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
4.0
Fantech Fan Conversion Kit
By Jim from Ypsi
from Ypsilanti, MI
About Me Homeowner, Professional
Pros
Easy To Install
Powerful
Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Fantech BFRK100 Surface Fan Conversion Kit:
This fan more powerful, yet more energy efficient, than the one I replaced. It's so quiet, that it's almost too quiet. I'm very happy with this product so far.
3/25/2010
5.0
Works well now
By Big Alaskan
from Juneau, Alaska
Pros
Powerful
Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Fantech BFRK100 Surface Fan Conversion Kit:
Since we have an open beam ceiling we installed the fan in the crawl space, and routed the exhaust below floor level to the side of the house. Initially the fan wouldn't work. After bumping it a couple times it spit out a small piece of the insulated duct that apparently had fallen into the fan. It now works perfectly. It is far quieter than the wall fan it replaced
2/20/2010
5.0
I like this product.
By Alex
from Alpharetta GA
About Me Handyman, Homeowner, Professional
Pros
Easy To Install
Powerful
Quiet
Sleek Design
Cons
Best Uses
Basements
Kitchens
Large Rooms
Smaller Rooms
Comments about Fantech BFRK100 Surface Fan Conversion Kit:
I used this fan for bathroom and steam room ventilation. Works great.
