SensaireŽ technology detects rapid increases in moisture levels at the ceiling, where steam and humidity naturally rise. Regular humidistats located on the wall simply detect absolute humidity levels and are prone to false triggers, or not operating when they should. - An automated solution to fight excess humidity and mold. Our humidity sensing fans turn on and off automatically to help prevent cosmetic and structural problems associated with excess moisture. - Adjust the sensitivity level and run-time. Just beneath the drop-down grille are easy-to-adjust sensitivity and run-time controls. Choose your preference, set with a screwdriver and forget it. Of course, you can always override the sensor at the touch of a switch. - Hands-free operation. Since you never have to worry about turning the fan on, Broan Ultra SilentT is ideal for problem areas in residential, institutional and light-commercial applications. Our exclusive SensaireŽ technology is a perfect solution for high-traffic bathrooms, or a kid's bathroom. - It turns off automatically, and that saves money. Humidity sensing fans are ideal for anyone who leaves the house before humidity is properly vented. With a fan this quiet, you can't forget to turn it off when the job is done. That saves energy and money.
FEATURES BLOWER: . Plug-in, permanently lubricated motor - engineered for continuous operation . Dynamically balanced centrifugal blower wheel for quiet, efficient performance . Maintains a high percentage of rated CFM in less than ideal installations . Low RPM for quiet operation . Resilient anti-vibration motor mounts HOUSING: . Rugged, 26 gauge, galvanized steel construction . 6" round ducting for superior performance . Polymeric duct connector with tapered sleeve and no metallic clatter . 7-5/8" height allows for 2" x 8" (nominal) joist installations . Sturdy, easy, four-point mounting directly to joist . Includes unique spacer (patent pending) for mounting to engineered "I" joists . Includes hanger bars to position housing anywhere between 16" to 24"-on-center joists . Two sets of mounting holes for hanger bars allow flush installation with bottom or top of drywall GRILLE: . Integrated humidity sensor . Polymeric construction . Innovative design - the result of extensive research with designers and consumers AUTOMATIC CONTROL: . Humidity control automatically turns fan ON when either of these conditions is detected: - a rapid to moderate (user adjustable) increase of humidity - humidity above user-adjustable set-point (50%-100% RH) . Two wire manual operation for odor control - Turns fan ON when power line through wall switch is cycled ON, OFF and back ON . Remains ON for a user-adjustable 5 to 60 minutes after humidity has stabilized and is below set-point or after manually initiated through power line cycling . Saves energy because unit runs only for the time required. A unit controlled with a wall timer may keep fan ON longer than required or turn it OFF before room is sufficiently ventilated
Comments about Broan-Nutone Broan Model QTXE110S Ultra Silent Humidity Sensing Bath Fan:
Installed the fans in two adjacent bathrooms. They are so quiet that I never know they are running until I check the "off" indicator light on the two-function control switch. After installation, we never need to worry about turning them on or off. I can rely on them to do their jobs and then turn off themselves. The moisture sensing technology is a must!
12/12/2009
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Broan Model QTXE110S
By Ferryman
from Westchester County, NY
About Me Homeowner
Pros
Powerful
Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
Bathrooms
Comments about Broan-Nutone Broan Model QTXE110S Ultra Silent Humidity Sensing Bath Fan:
Not designed for retrofits. Great unit however. I will probably buy one for another bathroom. Humidity sensor works very well. Pretty quiet too. Pricey but highly recommended.
11/16/2009
(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
3.0
Bad backdraft damper
By mkstop
from Chicago, IL
About Me Homeowner
Pros
Sleek Design
Cons
Noisy plastic damper
Best Uses
Smaller Rooms
Comments about Broan-Nutone Broan Model QTXE110S Ultra Silent Humidity Sensing Bath Fan:
We recently installed a fan in each of two bedroom bathrooms. The plastic backdraft damper that is supplied to carry ducting to the roof broke on both fans before then ever got installed. It is made of cheap plastic pins with foam on edge on framework to soften noise. This damper does not stop cold air from coming in, its shape doesn't really cover the opening. We had to repair both dampers (we have the skills, most would not)and still keep them functional. The damper flap has two plastic pins that fit in two plastic u-shaped devices on the damper frame. These pins can break when trying to remove the flap from the frame. The entire damper should be sheetmetal, period. The wind causes it to bang back and forth. The fan is quiet, but it isn't always turned on.
10/16/2009
5.0
Love my Bathroom Fans
By pam
from Fort Bragg, CA
About Me Homeowner
Pros
Powerful
Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
Bathroom
Comments about Broan-Nutone Broan Model QTXE110S Ultra Silent Humidity Sensing Bath Fan:
I bought 2 of these fans, for both bathrooms. I cannot comment about the ease of installation, because I hired someone to do it. I love these fans. They come on automatically, are VERY quiet and just do the job of eliminating the moisture in the room.
6/18/2009
(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
I Recomend This to Everyone!!
By Paul
from New Philadelphia, PA
About Me Handyman, Homeowner
Pros
Powerful
Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Broan-Nutone Broan Model QTXE110S Ultra Silent Humidity Sensing Bath Fan:
This is truly the best bathroom fan. I would pay the extra cost again and again. It's worth it. Very powerful, yet can barely hear it. My bathroom was foggy like a sauna. Now their is no steamed up mirror or window. That is with the door and window closed. The only downfall was installation. The brackets it came with were made for new construction. Not too much of a problem. Just cut the 90 degree tab on the the bracket and nail or screw it to the joist. Just remember to cut floor on next level from joist to joist, not "to size". The humidity sensing is irreplaceable. You install it, set the sensitivity and timer and your good to go. No worry about who turns it on and off. I have mine set to "Min Sensitivity" and "60 minutes". It doesn't go off for outside humidity, and it goes on within a minute after shower is turned on. I have it set to stay on for 60 minutes after the humidity falls below "Min" level. Better safe than sorry when mold is a concern. I would recommend this to everyone.
3/23/2009
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
4.0
quiet fan with good range of adjustments
By davars
from twin cities, minnesota
About Me Professional
Pros
Quiet
Cons
Not Very Powerful
Best Uses
Basements
Kitchens
Smaller Rooms
Comments about Broan-Nutone Broan Model QTXE110S Ultra Silent Humidity Sensing Bath Fan:
quiet fan, installs easily, ceiling mount only... Broan says they do not approve a vertical( wall mount ) installation.. too bad they don't make a wall mount version of this fan. User adjustable humidity sensitivity works well, mounting hardware is good, housing mounting holes allow for 2 ceiling thickness options (flush and flush with drywall thickness added.
3/2/2009
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
2.0
Not for retrofits!
By Unhappy
from Paradise, CA
About Me Homeowner
Pros
Powerful
Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Broan-Nutone Broan Model QTXE110S Ultra Silent Humidity Sensing Bath Fan:
This unit is wonderful for new construction, but is not designed by any measure to replace an existing fan. The hardware/ instructions are only for ceilings in the pre-drywall state. I was able to install it by cutting an oversized hole and spending a lot of extra hors...
12/16/2008
(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
3.0
Good Technology, Poor Design
By Hubby the maintenance man
from Gainesville, FL
About Me Homeowner
Pros
Powerful
Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Broan-Nutone Broan Model QTXE110S Ultra Silent Humidity Sensing Bath Fan:
My reason for buying this unit is because my teenage daughter hates to turn on the exhaust fan and mold is beginning to become a problem because of typical teenage laziness. This fan automatically turns on in high humidity and gets the job done well. It is a fairly quiet unit rated at .7 sones but .9 is more accurate. Bath fan arrived with exhaust damper broken however, the person I spoke with at Broan was very helpful and sent out a replacement very quickly. The damper is cheaply constructed because it's all plastic with glued on foam and that the foam could be a petri dish for mold to grow on. The damper design also allows way too much inside air loss to me when the unit is off. For the price being charged for this unit I think a thin aluminum damper would be appropriate not foam. The housing is held in place with folded metal tabs and will not come apart easily and cleaning the fan parts will be impossible to do without completely removing the unit. I have a panasonic unit in my half bath and taking it out to clean takes about 5 minutes, this unit will require almost an hour of effort. This is a difficult after contruction install as all mounting work must be done in attic.
Service and delivery comments:
Delivery was prompt however, the unit was slightly beat up and bent. Could'nt tell if it was carrier or factory fault as there was no visible outside damage to box. Had to contact manufacturer for replacement of broken exhaust damper.
12/13/2008
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
4.0
highly sensitive-goes on too frequently
By homeowner
from new jersey
About Me Homeowner, Professional
Pros
Easy To Install
Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Broan-Nutone Broan Model QTXE110S Ultra Silent Humidity Sensing Bath Fan:
It is so quiet you really can hardly hear it Highly sensitve- goes on too frequently for winter
11/28/2008
(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Excellent exhaust fan
By Nata Harli
from Kansas City, MO
About Me Homeowner
Pros
Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
Smaller Rooms
Comments about Broan-Nutone Broan Model QTXE110S Ultra Silent Humidity Sensing Bath Fan:
So quiet I wasn't sure it was running. I had to climb up right next to it to be sure. Installation was easy and fan does the job it is intended to do, but quieter than any other bathroom exhaust fan I've ever been around. A very good value for what it does.
Service and delivery comments:
Very prompt delivery and the price was outstanding compared to other online dealers I checked.
