Customer Reviews:
 Very Attractive and Easy to Install! September 22, 2008
Paul S. Remington (Rochester, NY USA)
79 out of 80 found this review helpful
I spent quite a bit of time pricing, comparing, and researching various models of light/fan assemblies to install in the small bathroom off my master bedroom. After visiting all the local home improvement stores, I expanded my search online. I slowly narrowed down my options and this Hunter fan bubbled to the surface.
A few things to keep in mind as you're doing your due diligence to locate the fan that works for you.
First, you should be aware that most ventilation fans are made of white plastic. If your bathroom has a window that doesn't block the sun's UV, over time this nice white plastic will yellow.
I didn't want that, so this narrowed my options down to units that have no visible plastic. This GREATLY reduced my options.
Second, carefully consider whether you want a fan that is silent or near silent. I visited my local home stores and demoed these silent fans and decided I didn't want them. If they're totally silent, I can't tell if they're even on! I didn't like this. I wanted a little rushing sound just to let me know that it is, in fact, operating.
Ventilation fan noise is rated in "sones." Three or four sones is about as loud as a quiet conversation. Six sones is very loud. Any fan with a sone rating under 1 is almost totally silent. This Hunter fan is rated at 2.5 sones, which I found to be ideal. Since the fan is off the bedroom, it's loud enough to remind me it's operating, block out any quiet sounds I don't want anyone in the bedroom to hear, yet it is quiet enough not to bother whoever is trying to sleep in the bedroom.
The fan is rated at 80 CFM, which is just right for my bathroom (I calculated it needs a minimum 30 CFM fan). If you have a small bathroom, I'd suggest a fan two to three times the minimum CFM rating for your room. The higher the CFM, the greater the breeze you will feel through the room. When you're taking a shower, too much breeze can feel uncomfortable. It might be tempting to go overboard with the CFM rating, but if you're like me and enjoy a comfortable and relaxing shower, I'd suggest you get only what you need.
I found installation to be a breeze! Aside from the usual miserable attic installation issues, installing this fan was painless. The assembly is light and the fan housing compact (only 6-1/2" high). After the housing is installed in the attic, the wiring, fan, and light are installed below, in the bathroom.
The final installation is outstanding! No plastic visible anyplace. The marbled and frosted glass is very attractive and the hush of the fan is exactly what I was looking for.
I'd recommend this fan for those who, like me, are looking for an easy fan to install that is both attractive and functional. The Hunter series of ventilation units meets these expectations at a reasonable price.
quiet and attractive May 1, 2009
D. Kravitz
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
This made a world of difference compared to the cheapo builder-installed fan it replaced--much quieter. It clears the steam out nicely in my small bathroom. The electrician said it installed easily. I wish it came with plain frosted glass rather than the marble effect, but it still looks nice.
Bath fan April 8, 2009
Jeanne Navarrete (Nebraska)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Very nice looking exhaust fan light for the bathroom. Very quiet and easy to install.
Great Product November 14, 2009
Piper Sands
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
It looks stylish, installed very easily, and works great! The fan is surprisingly very quiet. I bought two for both bathrooms and am very pleased.
Great bathroom light/fan and the Hunter logo does come off. July 20, 2010
mp
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Renovating a small full bath in an older house and it's so nice to move into the 21st. century with a fan...an end to the fogged mirror. At first, when unpacked, it seemed big, but it looks great and works great. The guy that installed it for us, commented on how well made it was and how easy the installation went.
And by the way, one reviewer complained about the Hunter logo on the glass globe. I spent about 30 seconds with a paper towel and some "Goo Off", the stuff you use to take price tag glue off, and no more logo. The logo was painted on the outside, so no damage to the frosting, which is internal.
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