Broan-NuTone 678 Ventilation Fan and Light Combo for Bathroom and Home, 100 Watts, 50 CFM,White

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars | 7,211 ratings

Price: 49

Last update: 07-19-2024


About this item

FAN COMBO: Exhaust fan and light combo helps reduce foul smell and and is powerful enough for rooms (including bathroom) up to 45 sq. ft. for your convenience
EFFICIENT: Bright 100-watt lighting capacity (bulb not included) with shatter-resistant light diffusing lens to provide high-quality lasting use
EASY INSTALLATION: Easy to install and/or replace existing product for DIY'ers. Includes polymeric duct connectors with tapered sleeves for easy, positive ducting and a plug-in, permanently lubricated motor. Our instillation guide is located above the reviews on this page.
DECORATIVE: Designer styled white polymeric grille complements virtually any decor. Recommended Room Size (Sq. Ft.):45. Grille length is 10.625" and grilled width is 11.125". Housing dimensions are 8" x 8-1/4" x 5-3/4"
If you are purchasing this item in Vermont, Washington, Colorado, Washington DC, Oregon, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, or New York we recommend Broan-NuTune AE80BL per state requirments.

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Top reviews from the United States

Jessica Gonzalez
5.0 out of 5 stars Works great
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2024
It’s not loud at all and it’s a good simple option to replace the one that broke.
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Jessica Gonzalez
5.0 out of 5 stars Works great
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2024
It’s not loud at all and it’s a good simple option to replace the one that broke.
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Felix
5.0 out of 5 stars Like it
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2012
I'm converting a closet into a bath as an addition to a 1½ bathroom. I shopped around for an exhaust fan and was skeptical about buying the  Broan 678 Ventilation Fan and Light Combination, 50 CFM and 2.5-Sones  due to the many comments here about rattling-vibration noise. But because of the low price I decided to give it a try. I received and after some minor adjustments, got it installed and it works beautifully. I also added a 4.5 watts LED light, which makes it appear more expensive. It's also quieter than the one installed by the 1½ bathroom, so I'm purchasing another one.

Here are some suggestions:

Rattling noise is created when components vibrate against each other. An easy fix (it worked in my case) is to get a tube of caulk (I used clear instead of white) and caulk every area where there's a joint, even at the outlet where the duct with the flapper mounts to the fan. Just take your time and make sure to get every single joint.

When mounting fan to a joist, use screws instead of nails. Nails can begin to back off due to fan's vibration. Also, place some type of insulation between the joist and the mounting plate of the fan to dampen vibration. I used a piece of ¼" thick rubber.

After the fan is mounted, use a can of foam insulation and spray the foam around where the fan casing meets the ceiling. As the foam expands and hardens, it will provide additional support to the fan, making it more stable. As an added bonus, you may also prevent your AC from escaping around the fan.

When installing the light housing, make sure the nut that support the housing is tight. Don't use just the nut to get the light housing tight against the fan housing, instead push the housing with one hand while tightening the nut. By pushing with your hands, you'll feel whether or not the housing is well seated.

Finally, tie the electrical wires or tape them together and to the fan housing. Wires, it left loose will vibrate and may create noise.

A vibration noise like a loose wire may not be enough to be bothersome, but add the many places an exhaust fan can vibrate and it can drive anyone nuts. However, with some preventing measurements, this fan will sound and look good without breaking your wallet (or purse for that matter).

Note: I could give it a four start due those loose joints issues, but with such a low price and the easy fix to those issues, these exhaust fan is a great product.
Michael
4.0 out of 5 stars Works well, could be quieter.
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2024
It is, what it is. One of the least expensive fan/Light combos there are. So it works well, it’s relatively quiet for the price. I just wish it could be a little quieter. Apart from that, it was pretty easy to install, it doesn’t come with its own lightbulb Or Duct
Alex
5.0 out of 5 stars Quiet
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2024
This was much quieter than I thought it was going to be. We only really needed the motor and the fan cover, so those were fairly easy to take off. The motor was way quieter than our old one.
Gamalier Mora
5.0 out of 5 stars Great fan!
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2024
Great fan and price! Directions inside the box are worthless so I found a YouTube video and went by that making install easy and straightforward. Hardest part was removing the old fan.
Paula
5.0 out of 5 stars Works great!
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2024
I like because has the light and the light isn't bright so it is perfect!
Maureen Muller
5.0 out of 5 stars Rasy to install and quite.
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2024
This is a replacement fan for one I bought over 24 years ago. The size fit perfectly and it is much quieter than my old one. This exhaust fan takes a regular light bulb so I don't have to search all over town for a replacement. It radiates an extremely bright light.
Bree Ryan
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to install
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2024
Electrician said it was super easy to install. The fan is powerful without being too loud. Does a great job keeping moisture from causing damage in the bathroom.

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