Panasonic WhisperCeiling Bathroom Exhaust Fan, 110-130-150 CFM, FV-0810VSS1

I bought this to replace another fan that wasn't giving me the power I needed - there was moisture on the bathroom ceiling after a shower, for example.Not only does this fan work better (no more moist ceiling) but it's really quiet. Like at first I wasn't sure it was actually working. It's not totally silent but sounds a little bit like what it sounds like when someone has the water running in the house and you can hear the water in the pipes. Installing it was easy, the hardest part was getting out the old fan.

This is my second high end Panasonic fan. My first fan is now 7+ years old and has performed perfectly since it was installed. When my 20+ year old Broan fan started vibrating and getting louder and vacuuming it didn't help, I went back to Panasonic and purchased this FV-1115VQ1 when it was on a deep sale at Amazon (discounted $80+).I paid someone else to install it and it took him a while (he faithfully followed all of the instructions) so I can't comment on the installation but I'm extremely happy with the fan. This fan had a bigger footprint than the fan that was originally there but the installer used the provided template to cut the new larger hole in the ceiling and it went in without a hitch and seated perfectly against the drywall with no gaps that needed to be sealed.This fan is whisper quiet; you can barely hear it when it's on and this with it set to its default 130 CFM setting. It's so quiet that a real problem with this fan is that you'll forget to turn it off because you can't hear it unless the room is very quiet. With my earlier Panasonic fan, I wired up a switch that lit up red when it was on to remind my kids that it needed to be turned off and I might do the same with this one.As you can imagine, at 130 CFM it moves a lot of air and humidity is not a problem in the bathroom.I used 6" insulated flex duct from Home Depot to vent the fan and it works perfectly and I shouldn't have issues with condensation.If you've installed this and the fan isn't whisper quiet for you then you should look at your ductwork; is it 6" duct? Did you install it so the duct goes straight for a couple of feet before slowly curving towards its destination? If you install the duct correctly the fan should have very little pressure to fight against.

This bathroom fan exceeded every expectation.Super easy to installViewed youtube videos prior to purchaseExtremely quiet.Friends have asked for my help if they purchase tooYou cant go wrong on this

My only dislike is that the writeup seemed to indicate a 6" to 4" adapter was provided. It is not.Some have mentioned the delay when you turn on this unit. It is a DC fan motor connected to a controller. A minimal time 2sec until the fan starts turning, then it ramps up, while measuring the static pressure to optimize the speed. It is sooo quiet that if you don't have the grille off, you may think there is a much longer delay.I am not able to increase my 4" duct size, which some suggest. That will come with the next remodel. However, I did optimize the existing run. I set this unit to max cfm(150). It does a fantastic job on my 150sq' bathroom. Not a hint of moisture on the mirrors.This was a remodel situation, and I really love the z bracket for this. Highly recommend.

Fan is much quieter than other fans, as promised. However, we've had recurring issues starting about a year in where the fan will randomly stop working (won't start up; will turn off halfway through being on, will start working again without changing anything, etc). We've tried everything from checking the electrical to trying different switches to ensuring the exhaust didn't have any blockages, and the only remaining reason is a faulty motherboard. This should be covered under their warranty but Panasonic hasn't responded to 3 emails and hasn't every connected a phone call to their support after several attempts at calling the warranty support line . Given the higher cost of this fan and number of reviews where people mentioned the same concerns, I would look at different fan options if you're considering this one. I will update the review if I'm able to get through to their warranty team and they address the issue.

Wow, you get what you pay for-if you are lucky.This fan is a beauty.....speed shifts on its own for difficult ducts.....and does it quietly.Used it with a 4" duct run with 6" coming off it straight for the first 2ft before the bend.....and it worked better than advertised.Installation a breeze because this thing is well thought out and clearly designed by someone who has actually done the job before.Superbly engineered and built-dripping quality.Just buy it!Super value---I will never use another type.....this one is perfection.

Easy to install and love the option of 3 different speeds, although a little disappointed at the noise level. I was expecting it to be so quiet that you do a double take, it’s quiet but you definitely know it’s on

My father smokes downstairs and we smell cigarettes upstairs all winter and fall when central air is off and windows are shut. this product solved my problems it eliminates smoke in. minute's, so quiet u dont know its on. MAKE SURE YOU BUY A 6INCH EXHAUST HOSE AND VENT, cause it moves so much air 4inch would slow it down. Worth ever dollar