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Customer reviews for Bath Fan Upgrade Kit
Bath Fan Upgrade Kit
The NuTone Bath Fan Upgrade Kit lets you convert your old bath fan to a brand new unit in just minutes with no special tools. It improves performance by boosting air movement up to 20%, cuts sound levels in half, and helps control mold and mildew-causing humidity. The kit includes the bath fan components in addition to a wrench, fasteners, and complete step-by-step instructions.
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40 out of 47(85%)customers recommend this product.
Customer reviews for Bath Fan Upgrade Kit
Review 1 for Bath Fan Upgrade Kit
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Yup, it really was that easy.
,PostedMay 18, 2012
lynnc
It really was as easy as it says on the box. It's quiet, and works great.
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Review 2 for Bath Fan Upgrade Kit
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easy to install, quiet
,PostedMay 5, 2012
somecoder
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Does what it says. Replaced 2 burned out fans in about 15 minutes with most time vacuuming out dust. This whole kit was cheaper than just a motor. That's nice but it would be better if the motor was just available cheaper. New vent cover looks good. Only negative (for environment) is that they include 2 metal housing plates so you end up with one extra new plate plus your old components--sad for the landfill.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 3 for Bath Fan Upgrade Kit
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Almost perfect
,PostedMarch 31, 2012
Marc
Age:35 to 44
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
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This almost did the job. I have two, Broan, bath fans and one of them was acting up. I saw this upgrade kit, and read the reviews. Sounded like what I needed. I bought two kits, and planned to install one to see if it would work. I got one in, but it's not exactly what I expected.
1. Installation is EASY...unscrew old one and pull it out. Slide in new fan, plug in, and done.
2. The current housing leaves a 3/4" gap with the new motor mount provided. I put some duct tape over the gap.
3. Grill that is provided fits my opening. It's slightly rectangular, and would fit better lengthwise, but the spring clips would not line up.
2. The current housing leaves a 3/4" gap with the new motor mount provided. I put some duct tape over the gap.
3. Grill that is provided fits my opening. It's slightly rectangular, and would fit better lengthwise, but the spring clips would not line up.
Bottom line: Check what model your current fan is, and take some measurements.
My old motor mount is 8" x 8" square, with two tabs. The kit has the same size but the tabs and the one mounting screw, don't line up in my existing housing.
This is a great kit, but it's not an exact fit for my old housing.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 4 for Bath Fan Upgrade Kit
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This product does exactly what it promises with minimum effort.
,PostedMarch 27, 2012
sandgw
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We replaced our 1/2 bath fan inards with this upgrade kit but used the original cover since the new cover is too see-thru (the fan is on the wall not the ceiling so covering it was important to us). The new motor works well and is much quieter than the old. Installation took less than 30 minutes.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 5 for Bath Fan Upgrade Kit
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works on mercury by nutone
,PostedMarch 17, 2012
homebertfolsom
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Replaced two 15 year old fans with this kit in the house. The main factor was that all the new fans are bigger and would require that I cut holes in the ceiling. The old fan said 2.5 sones and this one said 3.0, but to my ear this unit is slightly quieter. The unit that I replaced was a Mercury by Nutone model C-350C2N B, and it was a perfect fit.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 6 for Bath Fan Upgrade Kit
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Easy and excellent upgrade
,PostedFebruary 6, 2012
mspmatt
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I was pleasantly surprised to find this product available. I needed to replace a 20-year old Broan fan. I could have replaced the motor for $30 or buy this upgrade kit for $28.45.
It was literally a 10 min. upgrade. The template was an exact fit for my existing installation, so all I had to do was unscrew 1 screw to remove my old fan. Then, choose the matching template in the upgrade kit, screw the motor/fan to the template, insert it back into the existing hole in the ceiling and secure it with a screw.
It doesn't get much easier. Just make sure you measure your existing opening first and confirm that this upgrade will fit.
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Review 7 for Bath Fan Upgrade Kit
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Fits Mercury, too
,PostedFebruary 4, 2012
QuickStudy
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The box showed two types of grilles that would be used on fans this upgrade would fit. My NuTone Mercury fan was not listed on the box but the grille matched the illustration. It fit just fine and installed quickly, as the other reviewers have said.
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Review 8 for Bath Fan Upgrade Kit
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It's not what it appears to be.
,PostedJanuary 31, 2012
Robert
Age:65 or over
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
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It looks like a great product, however the description for the product fails to mention that it is not for all Nutone Fans. You should read the box and use that description in your on line ad.
It doesn't work for mine....
It doesn't work for mine....
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Review 9 for Bath Fan Upgrade Kit
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So Easy! So Quiet!
,PostedJanuary 28, 2012
boatnmaniac
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Length of ownership:1 week
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I purchased this to upgrade a NuTone 695ND-B that had stopped working after 14 yrs. I'm really impressed by this 690T. It was really easy and fast (>10 minutes) to install, is incredibly quiet and has great air flow. I'll be upgrading the 3 other fans in my house with this one...won't even wait for them to fail.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 10 for Bath Fan Upgrade Kit
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Super easy to install and a definite upgrade
,PostedJanuary 20, 2012
dedmunne
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Length of ownership:1 week
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It took longer to get the ladder from the garage than it did to replace the old fan motor.Pulls very well and isn't as noisy as the majority of fans I've heard.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 11 for Bath Fan Upgrade Kit
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Fixed a broken exhaust fan on the cheap.
,PostedJanuary 15, 2012
Jake
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With this part I was easily able to repair a bathroom exhaust fan that had a burned out motor. The only tools needed were a screwdriver and the included wrench. The job in total took about 10 minutes. The fan is nice and quiet and has good airflow with an attractive cover.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 12 for Bath Fan Upgrade Kit
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Exactly what I was looking for.
,PostedJanuary 2, 2012
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I was going to replace my 696n when I came across this unit. It was easy to install, works better and runs quiter.
Took me 10 mins. to install.
Took me 10 mins. to install.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 13 for Bath Fan Upgrade Kit
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Easy to replace
,PostedDecember 30, 2011
Brucster
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
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Simple to replace fan with upgrade. Takes a few minutes to pull out and put new in.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 14 for Bath Fan Upgrade Kit
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Took me just 5 minutes!
,PostedDecember 28, 2011
Dave
Age:35 to 44
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Length of ownership:1 month
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I'm doing a complete remodel of my master bath, so all 4 family members have been using the hall bath (approx 35 square feet). That has lead to a lot of moisture in the air each morning, to the point where we were starting to see moisture on the walls. I spent the $30 on this upgrade kit and it has dramatically improved the air circulation. As an added bonus the fan is much more quiet than before. The whole installation took about 10 minutes. 5 minutes to read the instructions and 5 minutes to actually do the work. Thumbs-up!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 15 for Bath Fan Upgrade Kit
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nice product. we'll see how long it lasts
,PostedDecember 27, 2011
DIYnoob
Age:25 to 34
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Length of ownership:1 week
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at some point i plan on doing a complete bathroom renovation, but the defunct fan in my bathroom needed a temporary fix in the meantime and this upgrade kit seemed like the most economically feasible way to go. It took just under 2 hours to mess around with the existing housing to get the plate to stay up. Had to mess a little with the wiring for the fan, and punch a hole in the housing and add a screw for the plate to stay in place. But in the end, i got the whole thing securely in place in the old housing blowing the moisture from the bathroom out of the house. the cover looks cheap, but whatever, you paid less than $40. I plan on getting a top of the line fan with zero sones when i completely renovate. But for now, this will do.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 16 for Bath Fan Upgrade Kit
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Great value
,PostedDecember 21, 2011
Lr06
Age:25 to 34
Gender:Female
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Length of ownership:1 month
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Great value! Bathroom fans are expensive and this is a great alternative.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 17 for Bath Fan Upgrade Kit
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nurone 690nt
,PostedNovember 15, 2011
sladc
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very good product, instructions were easy to follow. installation simple. only problem I had was a buzzing noise, that turned out to be some take I had added when I had last repaired the electrical socket. once I figured it out it was clear sailing. Upgrade is worth the price, quieter and moves more air
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 18 for Bath Fan Upgrade Kit
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Why didn't we do this years ago?
,PostedNovember 14, 2011
MomOfTwo
Gender:Female
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Length of ownership:1 week
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My husband kept insisting that fixing the bathroom fan would involve climbing around the attic and tearing things apart. Finally after the fan was really dying, I went to Home Depot and was pleasantly surprised that we could just replace the mechanical part of the fan! Now I have a fan that is quieter and works better than ever before with very little money or work! Why did we wait so long?
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 19 for Bath Fan Upgrade Kit
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Incredibly Easy!
,PostedNovember 8, 2011
Mosparx
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:Other
Length of ownership:1 week
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My old Nutone 696 Model B unit died but only the Model D unit is available now (plug is located in a different area). I was faced with going in the attic and tearing out the old box and hope the wiring would reach the new unit. Although the Upgrade Kit was twice the price of a new "stock" unit, it was well worth the time & labor I saved! I spent longer scraping the caked dust out of the old fan box than I did installing the new kit. The only drawback was that the screw hole in the mounting plate I used was 1/16" off, and I had to hog it out with a drill bit. Still easier than going up in the attic though! Contrary to some reviewers' comments, the kit is MUCH quieter than an original "stock" box. I will be replacing the fan in the other bathroom with one of these kits soon!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 20 for Bath Fan Upgrade Kit
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Great fan upgrade and easy to install
,PostedOctober 29, 2011
GerryMc
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:Other
Length of ownership:3 months
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I am not by any means handy around the house, this was the 2nd time I touched a bathroom fan, but I was amazed how easy this was to install 5 minutes tops, and how quite it is, almost sorry I waited 2 years to fix that fan. Would highly recommend to everyone...even the not so handy like me.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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