I shopped the big-box store for a bathroom fan and was pleased to see a sign "We will beat any price!" when I entered. I brought the 100HL to the counter but was told they can beat any price "Except Amazon". For a $50 savings I opted to wait 3 days for Amazon to ship.
I wanted an energy-efficient light (like the 100HFL) but after reading the review by D. Abernethy about removing the bracket that prevents installing a compact fluorescent I figured I'd save $25, order the 100HL and remove the bracket also. Turns out I only needed to easily bend the bracket slightly to allow a CF bulb to fit. For fun I called customer service and asked if there was a reason they didn't want CF bulbs to be used. They told me it was only because it was not tested that way in the lab when it was UL certified and in the future they will only have one model that takes incandescent or CF bulbs.
On to the review;
The fan arrived in 3 days after I placed my order and is very well made. Installation was a snap thanks to another reviewer's note (MLG) about removing the fan motors from the "can". Both the heater and the fan motors can easily be removed with 2 screws each, making it much easier to measure, position, and install overhead. Wiring was clearly marked, the instructions were clear, fit and finish are excellent.
My bathroom is about 100 square feet and the heater does a good job boosting the temp in just a couple minutes. I thought the fan would pull a little more air though as there's still a little steam on the mirrors after a shower. Nothing major though (and definitely better than showering with the door open and fully fogged mirrors like before). Both the bathroom fan and the heater fan are very quiet; about as loud as the sink water running.
Great fan/heater/light combo for the price. If there was a night-light version I would have bought it but I can live with a 13W compact fluorescent burning for a couple hours at night. And for my one customer service call about the bulbs, it was answered by a quickly by a friendly, helpful, American-sounding gentlemen.
***Update***
7 years later of daily use in the only bathroom in my house of 2 adults and 2 kids and this turned out to be one of the best things I've ever bought on Amazon and probably the most trouble free. I clean the dust from the louvers one or twice a year but nothing more. If it even does break I'll replace with the exact same thing. The 13W compact fluorescent I stuck in it has caused zero issues.
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About BROAN Ventilation Fans:
BROAN offers stylish options to fit any situation, confidently meeting your needs in residential ventilation applications. Offering solutions to today’s green building requirements, or ultra-quiet operation for a comfortable environment.
BROAN 100HL Directionally-Adjustable Bath Fan with Heater and Incandescent Light
Whatever the application or need, BROAN has the solution.
You don’t need to heat the entire house to have a comfortable bathroom first thing in the morning. And it simply doesn’t make sense to wait for a central heating system to do what BROAN can do instantly.
BROAN’s 100HL Heater/Fan/Light provides powerful heating, light, and ventilation at the touch of a switch. And with the 360-degree directionally-adjustable heat outlet, heat ends up exactly where it’s needed.
Efficient Operation:
Heater/Fan/Light brings convenient, comforting warmth to your bathroom. Quiet operation – 2.0 sone, 100 CFM. Quiet, high-output 1500-watt heater with exclusive directionally adjustable design.
Easy Installation:
Includes new hanger bars. Designed for bathrooms up to 90-square-feet. 4-Inch ducting for new construction or retrofit. Minimum construction space required: 2 x 6-inches. Requires a dedicated 20-amp circuit. White polymeric grille finish. Dimensions: 17-1/2-inch length, 11-1/2-inch width, 5-7/8-inch height. Weighs 15.6-pounds.
Specifications:
- 2.0-Sone, 100-CFM ventilation fan.
- Bright incandescent lighting, uses one 100-watt A19 bulb.
- Exclusive directionally adjustable design.
- High-output 1500-watt heater.
- Rated Amps: 14.5
- Rated Watts: 70.2
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Broan-NuTone residential ventilation products allow your home to exhale, eliminating odor and airborne particulates from your kitchen, bathrooms, closets, mud room, laundry room, work out space and more.
Poor indoor air quality can have a negative effect on your home. Replacing your bathroom fan, range hood or even installing a new fan in areas of your home can make a positive impact on your health.
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This Item  Broan-NuTone Broan 100HL Bathroom Fan, 100 CFM for 4" Ducts w/100W Max Incandescent Light (Not Included) & Heater - White |  |  |  |  | |
| Price | — | $389.99 | $290.64 | -10% $26.00 List: $29.00 | -36% $127.23 List: $200.00 |
| Delivery | — | Get it as soon as Wednesday, May 15 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 | Get it as soon as Wednesday, May 15 | Get it as soon as Wednesday, May 15 |
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| Sold By | — | Pattern Professional | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| air flow capacity | 100 cubic feet per minute | 110 cubic feet per minute | 110 cubic feet per minute | — | 80 cubic feet per minute |
| material | Plastic | — | Stainless Steel | Plastic, Metal | Alloy Steel |
| controller type | Button Control | Button Control | Button Control | Button Control | Button Control |
| mounting type | Ceiling Mount | — | Wall Mount | Wall | Wall Mount |
| collection | Bathroom | Bathroom | Bathroom | — | — |
| wattage | 1500 watts | 1600 watts | 1600 watts | 0 watts | 10.5 watts |
| voltage | 120 volts | 120 volts | 120 volts | — | 120 volts |
| blade length | — | 4 inches | 7.5 inches | 4 inches | 4 inches |
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Edit: after over 3 years with this configuration, no issues at all. Great unit!After reading quite a few questions and reviews here, I still wanted this unit, but I was concerned about 2 things: switch configuration and not burning out the heater, which appears to have issues when run for long periods of time, but I only plan to use it when showing. I also wanted to be able to use the fan in the summer, but really only want the heater in the winter.So, even though I did not like the idea of 3 switches, that is how I decided to go.For the heater, it is important to go with one that can handle the heater's high power draw: I chose the "Leviton LTB15-1LZ Decora 1800W 20A 2-5-10-15 Minute Countdown Timer Switch." It can handle the power and, with a max setting 15 minutes it can run the heater long enough for a shower and hopefully the heater will last for years. For the fan I used "Leviton LTT60-1LW Decora 600W 10-20-30-60" though a 30 minute max should be enough. I still am not thrilled with the aesthetics of 3 switches, but if it is a choice between aesthetics and functionality, I will usually go with the later.BTW: if you chose to wire the heater and fan on a single timer, you still need one capable of handling the heater's heater's 1500W and 20A load, many timer switches are not designed for that
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Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2021
Edit: after over 3 years with this configuration, no issues at all. Great unit!
After reading quite a few questions and reviews here, I still wanted this unit, but I was concerned about 2 things: switch configuration and not burning out the heater, which appears to have issues when run for long periods of time, but I only plan to use it when showing. I also wanted to be able to use the fan in the summer, but really only want the heater in the winter.
So, even though I did not like the idea of 3 switches, that is how I decided to go.
For the heater, it is important to go with one that can handle the heater's high power draw: I chose the "Leviton LTB15-1LZ Decora 1800W 20A 2-5-10-15 Minute Countdown Timer Switch." It can handle the power and, with a max setting 15 minutes it can run the heater long enough for a shower and hopefully the heater will last for years. For the fan I used "Leviton LTT60-1LW Decora 600W 10-20-30-60" though a 30 minute max should be enough. I still am not thrilled with the aesthetics of 3 switches, but if it is a choice between aesthetics and functionality, I will usually go with the later.
BTW: if you chose to wire the heater and fan on a single timer, you still need one capable of handling the heater's heater's 1500W and 20A load, many timer switches are not designed for that
After reading quite a few questions and reviews here, I still wanted this unit, but I was concerned about 2 things: switch configuration and not burning out the heater, which appears to have issues when run for long periods of time, but I only plan to use it when showing. I also wanted to be able to use the fan in the summer, but really only want the heater in the winter.
So, even though I did not like the idea of 3 switches, that is how I decided to go.
For the heater, it is important to go with one that can handle the heater's high power draw: I chose the "Leviton LTB15-1LZ Decora 1800W 20A 2-5-10-15 Minute Countdown Timer Switch." It can handle the power and, with a max setting 15 minutes it can run the heater long enough for a shower and hopefully the heater will last for years. For the fan I used "Leviton LTT60-1LW Decora 600W 10-20-30-60" though a 30 minute max should be enough. I still am not thrilled with the aesthetics of 3 switches, but if it is a choice between aesthetics and functionality, I will usually go with the later.
BTW: if you chose to wire the heater and fan on a single timer, you still need one capable of handling the heater's heater's 1500W and 20A load, many timer switches are not designed for that
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Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2014
