Broan Model QTX110SL Ultra Silent Humidity Sensing Bath Fan with Lights. 110 CFM, .9 Sones, 6" ducting.
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
LIGHTS: . Up to 100 watt incandescent light and 4 watt nightlight (bulbs not included)
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 QTX110SL Ultra Silent Humidity Sensing Bath Fan with Lights:
I installed 2 of these systems into upstairs bathrooms. I replaced louder and less effective fans that were installed with the house that was built 14 years ago. The humidity sensor that turns on the fan is excellent. I havent seen this feature by any other maker. You can wire the system into your current switch box if you have a light and fan switch already on your wall. This makes it easy to install since you don't have to do additional electrical wiring. I like that the fan has 2 operating modes. The first is auto mode that the fan turns on for 20 min when humidity changes are detected and the 2nd is for odor control were one can override the auto function by turning the fan switch off then back on. This allows the fan to run 20 min then goes back into auto mode. At .9 sones this fan is most quite compared to other ceiling models. Things that were not so great about it: I do agree with another reviewer that the exhaust back flow stopper probably needs a new design as I initially installed the ducting and found that the stopper fell out of the system and had to reinstall the stopper. This is frustrating when I am in the attic and working conditions are hot. The exhaust tubing is 6" diameter which is unusual for exhaust fans in homes and will most likely require new flexible tubing to your roof's vent. To get to .9 sones this was probably needed. If you don't mind slightly louder systems and want to eliminate adding new exhaust tubing, look at fans of this model that have the same size exhaust tubing as your current fan.
4/30/2009
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
4.0
A satisfied customer
By Chuck
from Thompson, CT
About Me Homeowner
Pros
Easy To Install
Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
Smaller Rooms
Comments about Broan-Nutone Broan Model QTX110SL Ultra Silent Humidity Sensing Bath Fan with Lights:
I liked the fact that fan automatically turns on when the humidity in the room requires the fan to be on. It works just as advertised. I had some some doubt about connecting the wires but all I had to do was contact Broan technical support, and they replied back to my emails promptly with the solution I was looking for. I am very pleased with my purchase.
4/30/2009
(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
4.0
I like this product!
By Barry L
from Kalamazoo, MI
About Me Professional
Pros
Easy To Install
Quiet
Sleek Design
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Broan-Nutone Broan Model QTX110SL Ultra Silent Humidity Sensing Bath Fan with Lights:
Tried this product for the first time - liked the idea of the auto-sensing hunidistat. It is extremely quiet. The four-funstion switch has stickers instead of beuing embossed as my own 3- function switch is, and I think that that is a little tacky, but my customer doesn't mind.
Overall - I like the product.
4/16/2009
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
4.0
Good Unit, Cheap Flapper, Sensor Works
By Nutty
from MN
About Me Handyman, Homeowner
Pros
Light
Moisture Sensor
Powerful
Cons
Large unit
Medium noise but ok
Price
Vent flapper is CHEAP
Best Uses
Bathrooom
Comments about Broan-Nutone Broan Model QTX110SL Ultra Silent Humidity Sensing Bath Fan with Lights:
Good unit for a the common bath fan. It is a larger one with need for large opening including depth of box but thats to be expected. The fan is fairly quiet but not as quiet as some others. Suppose its not fair to compair to the remote fantech units. Hefty price for common style unit but the moisture sensor does work great in the kids bathroom. Lights are a nice plus. Do buy the suggested switch +$25 which has fan(auto/oof/on) light on/off night light on/off Install was easy even w/o using the included hanging rails (we screwed ours straight to 2x6 as we were installing in old bathroom with no access to ceiling above and did not want to redo the ceiling. If you are looking for high end unit forget Broan and go Fantech remote mounted for less $s and silent run.
Service and delivery comments:
Great delivery, fast and this site has best prices !
2/15/2009
(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Excellent and quiet fan
By Captain
from San Jose, CA
About Me Handyman, Homeowner
Pros
Easy To Install
Quiet
Sleek Design
Cons
Best Uses
Basements
Bathrooms
Kitchens
Comments about Broan-Nutone Broan Model QTX110SL Ultra Silent Humidity Sensing Bath Fan with Lights:
Broan- Good product, much better in quality than the NUTONE of comparable ability, and cheaper, and quieter. I had a Nutone that was rusting after several years use that I needed to replace. This fan works better, is quieter, and is better engineered, has more rust resistant parts than the NUTONE. It was also cheaper than the Nutone replacement.
