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Bath Fan Ratings

A Repairman Reviews The Brands

With our bath fan ratings, you can compare units side by side using our Head To Head tool. You can compare over 70 different models from over twenty brands in nine categories such as warranty, efficiency, availability, & cost. You can also read the individual reviews of each brand below. Our simple rating system gives each brand a color code and a star rating. If the card is green, then, that is one of the top picks from HvacRepairGuy. If the card is yellow, then, that would be a budget pick from HvacRepairgGuy. If the card is red, then, the brand is not recommended by HvacRepairGuy. With our bath fan reviews you can cut through the sales hype and find value. It truly is like you were taking a repairman shopping with you!

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AIRKING

★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is from LASKO and is available in home improvement stores in the USA and Canada as well as on Amazon but they only have a one year guarantee. The BFC models are basic two speed fans with humidity sensing and a built-in easy install bracket. The EVD model offers variable speed fans where you can adjust the low and high speed settings to match your ventilation requirements from 30 to 130 CFM. The EVLDGH model is a very quiet fan/light combo with built-in humidity and occupancy sensors. They have variable airflow settings with two speeds to customize them to virtually any residential bathroom. The AK965L model has a night light and a built-in heater but it requires a separate electrical circuit to serve just this unit. The DRLC range offers units with a decorative light and they have a 70 CFM air flow but they are relatively loud compared to the other fans. The EVLDH model is a variable speed fan with humidity sensing control and built-in brackets for easy installation while the LEDAK100H is a basic humidity sensing fan with an LED light.

AKICON

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in China and is available through The Home Depot or the manufacturer's Amazon Store and they are backed by a good warranty. The AK161490 model is a basic fan/light combo with a low profile grille while the AK1424110 models feature decorative lights. They are available in either nickel, bronze, copper, or gold finishes to match the home's decor. The fans are somewhat loud when compared to other brands.

ANCONA

★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in China and is available through The Home Depot or Lowe's home improvement but they are only backed by an average guarantee. The brand offers three sizes of basic bath fans and the AN4810 model has a humidity sensor. The humidity setpoint can be adjusted from 80 percent to 40 percent relative humidity but the fans are somewhat louder than other brands as they use basic fan technology.

BREEZ

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

This brand is from Delta Electronics LTD and is available on Amazon. The units use brushless DC motors which are more quiet and efficient and they are backed by a good guarantee. The BreezSmart Series offers premium bath fans with motion sensing, humidity sensing and dual speed options. They have a night light in addition to the normal LED main light. The BreezRadiance Series offers units with a built in thermostat and heater They have an 80 CFN capacity and are available with or without a light and in a dimmable LED light model.

BROAN

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

This brand is available through their website or Amazon store and offers a wide selection of units including basic fans, fan/light combos, and fan/heater combos. The ZB110ML1 model features motion sensing control with adjustable timer and a dimmable LED light while the ZB110H uses humidity sensing for control. They feature ULTRAQuick installation with built-in installation brackets and they have multi-speed brushless DC motors which are quiet and efficient. The XB80L1 is a basic fan/light combo while the SPK80NL model has a built-in bluetooth speaker and is reasonably priced. The ARN110LKVV model has their SurfaceShield virus killing light and is designed for easy installation in retrofit situations. All of the units are backed by a very good warranty.

BV

★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in China and is available at the Home depot, Walmart, and through their Amazon store. They offer basic bath fans that do not include lights, heaters, or other options. They are available in four sizes but they are relatively loud when compared to other brands and their guarantee is only average.

FANTECH

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

This brand is a part of SYSTEMAIR, is backed by a very good guarantee and can be purchased on Amazon. The Pro 100 and Pro 80 models are basic bath fans that offer optional humidity sensors and LED lights but they are relatively loud. The Pro Plus model features a dc motor for quieter operation and has field selectable sizing from 80 to 140 CFM. They have a built-in bracket for easy installation while the Pro Plus-L model has a LED light and motion and humidity sensors.

FASDUNT

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in China and is sold on Amazon. They offer a basic fan/light combo with a 110 CFM capacity. The fan is relatively loud and all of the unit is made of plastic which is less durable and harder to install. They have a three color light so that you can select how much light you desire but the units are relatively expensive for what you are getting.

FIADA

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in China and is sold on Amazon. They offer a basic fan/light combo with a night light and a 110 CFM capacity. The fan is relatively loud and all of the unit is made of plastic which is less durable and harder to install but they are inexpensive.

HAIER

★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made by GE Appliances and can be purchased through their website as well as at many appliance and hardware stores. They offer fan/light combinations with either a 140 or 80 CFM capacity and they have built-in easy installation brackets. They only have basic controls and their guarantee is not as good as some of the other brands.

HAMPTON BAY

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

This brand is available through The Home Depot. The BPT13-14D model is a basic bath fan with a low profile grille while the BPT13-14HD model includes control by humidity sensor but these models are relatively loud. The LDS-BF3002 model is a fan/light combo with an adjustable LED light and a night light while the LDS-BF2002 model has a two speed fan with motion sensing and humidity controls. The brand is backed by a good guarantee and is reasonably priced.

HARRIER HARDWARE

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in China and is sold on Amazon. They offer a basic bath fan with a 70 CFM capacity. The fan is relatively loud but they are inexpensive.

HOMEWERKS

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

This brand offers fans with bluetooth and Wi-Fi and they are backed by a good warranty. They are sold at various home improvement stores such as Lowes & The Home depot as well as their Amazon store. The 7148-01-AX model is a fan/light that has an adjustable LED light and bluetooth speakers that can be controlled by Alexa voice commands. The 7130-16-BT model is a fan/light combo with a night light and bluetooth speaker. The 7146-80-MS model features motion sensing and humidity controls with an LED light while the IOT SmartVent model has a dimmable LED light and works with your existing Alexa or Google smart home devices.

HYKOLITY

★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is sold on Amazon and offers basic fan/light combo units that are reasonably priced. They are available in three sizes and are backed by an average guarantee but they are relatively loud when compared to other brands.

iLIVING

★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in China and is available through Their website or Amazon Store and they are backed by an average guarantee. The ILG8FV110 fan features quiet and efficient DC motors with adjustable speed settings for 50, 80, or 110 CFM capacities. The fans have an EZ install bracket and offer optional CO2 and humidity sensors.

Kaze

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in China and is available through their website or Amazon Store and they are backed by a very good guarantee. The SEP120 model is a basic fan with a 120 CFM capacity and it is very quiet in operation. The SNP100L9 model is a fan with LED edge lighting and includes an easy install bracket while the SNP100HL9 model adds humidity sensing.

Lift Bridge

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in China for Strategic Retail Solutions and is available through Amazon or The Home depot and they are backed by a very good guarantee. The DSQR110 model is a decorative fan/light combo that is available in white, nickel, or bronze finishes. They are reasonably priced and backed by a very good guarantee but they only use basic controls instead of humidity or motion sensing.

MEITE

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in China and can be purchased through their website or Amazon Store but their guarantee is not very good when compared to other brands. The MB12D-50 is a basic bath fan that is inexpensive while the MB14L-50 includes a fluorescent light which is not as long lasting as brands that use LED lights. The MB14H-110 model has a 110 CFM capacity with a built-in heater.

OREIN

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in China and can be purchased through their website or Amazon Store but their guarantee is not very good when compared to other brands. The OL17001-NA model is a basic fan/light combo while the OL17002-CCT-NA model has a dimmable LED light and a night light and the OL17003-CCT-US model has a light, night light, and humidity sensing control. All of the fans have built-in easy install brackets but they are relatively loud when compared to other brands.

ORTECH

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in Canada and is sold through dealers and all of the fans feature low profile grilles and built-in hangers for easy installation. The Universal Series offers basic bath fans in four sizes while the Premium Series offers two speed fans. They are backed by a good guarantee but they only use basic controls instead of humidity or motion sensing.

PANASONIC

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

This brand is made in the USA, is backed by a very good warranty, and can be purchased through dealers or their Amazon Store. The fans have durable and efficient ECM fan motors with their Pick-A-Flow feature so that you can select either 50, 80, or 110 CFM capacity. Their Flex-Z fast install bracket provides for quick and easy installation. The WhisperFit FV-0511VF1 model is a basic fan for retrofit applications while the FV-0511VFL1 is a fan/light model. The WhisperValue FV-0510VS1 is a low profile fan that is less expensive while the WhisperGreen FV-0511VKSL2 model uses their SmartFlow technology to provide a guaranteed airflow. The WhisperGreen model features a dimmable LED light and plug n play modules for either motion or humidity sensing.

QUFRESH

★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is from Ventamatic Limited and is available at The Home depot but their guarantee is not very good when compared to other brands. The Slim Line Series features low profile fans where you can select the desired capacity from 50, 80, or 100CFM and the units use constant CFM ECM motors which are durable and quiet. They are available in basic models, models with a humidity sensor, and models with humidity and motion sensors. The BC Series offers basic bath fans with PSC motors and they are available in either 80 or 100 CFM capacities.

REVENT

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

This brand is from GTR Technologies Inc and can be purchased through The Home Depot. The units feature their SheetLock mounting system which allows easy installation without attic access by attaching the fan directly to the SheetRock using tabs. The units are available in five capacities from 50 to 150 CFM. The RVS models are basic fan while the RVL models have dimmable LED lights. The RVSH model is a fan only unit that is controlled by a humidity sensor while the RVLH models have a light and are controlled by humidity sensor. The RVM80 model has a bluetooth speaker that can be controlled by Siri or Google Assistant.

REVERSOMATIC

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in Canada and is sold through distributors in the USA & Canada. The EB Series offers basic bath fans in three sizes but they are relatively loud compared to other brands. They use basic switch control and do not offer advanced sensors such as humidity or motion sensors.

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