Broan-Nutone 164 Bulb Heater and Fan, Energy-Saving 2-Bulb Infrared Type IC Ceiling Heater, White, 250-Watt, 4.0 Sones, 70 CFM

I was using a 1500W ceramic heater to heat our bathroom. I'd turn it on about a half hour before I wanted to take a shower but would often get delayed or forget and it'd run for hours. Now I turn on the Broan heater as I enter to shave or take my shower and turn it off when I am finished. 500w for 25 minutes is much cheaper than 1500w for 1-3 hours. I have each bulb and the vent fan on separate switches so I can control what runs. 500w directly overhead is very efficient and I suspect will be overkill in warmer seasons. It definitely knocks the chill off the room. I especially like that it has 2 heat sensors, either of which will turn on the fan if necessary to ensure the enclosure doesn't overheat if I'm only using the heat lamps. Installation was very easy with adequate adjustments to make everything fit and look great. The wiring illustrations were clear for the various optional configurations.

Great price. Easy to replace my existing broken exhaust fan from attic side of ceiling. Used triple switch to wire lights and fan individually. Wiring instructions are vague on how exhaust fan thermostat works so separating them might be difficult for those unfamiliar with electrical. So, if you can't figure it out, you probably shouldn't be fooling with wiring anyway. Also, the plastic damper door on exhaust is very flimsy, mine broke when I tried to put it back together after it fell out while in the attic with low light. I should have taken my time to reinstall door because I had to modify the broken door to fit upside down which took a couple of hours. The lights and fan work great once installed correctly. The unit I bought was used/new/open and slightly bent, but easy to straighten. Happy with outcome.

Despite what many here have claimed this product is not the same unit as the older versions. You can not simply switch fans, for example. The old units had two screws holding the blower unit in place, one on the top of the housing and one on the side beneath the blower itself. The new one has them both on the side, meaning you can not take the new one out and install it into your old fixture. Orientation of the external components has changed as well, the vent discharge chute faces a different direction and the electrical hookup is in a different location. If your wiring doesn't have a lot of slack, or if rigid vent pipe was used you will have to replace the wiring or the vent pipe, or both. Additionally, while the same approximate width, the new unit is well over an inch longer than the older units, requiring additional cutting of the ceiling if the unit is replacing an old one. That being said, the unit works as described. Installation, while not easy, is not overly difficult. If you have access to the space above the room where the unit is being installed you can complete a new installation with no need for drywall or plaster repair. The fan is fairly quiet once installed, about what I'd expect from a unit in this price range. It can be wired in numerous ways to give complete control over the individual lights and the fan, and by installing different bulbs you can use it as a light, a heater, or both. Two things to note: 1. There is no template provided, you will have to make your own to more easily facilitate marking the ceiling where you need to cut. I recommend drilling a small hole in the ceiling (from the attic above), centered between the joists, then centering your own template on that mark. 2. The instructions claim there is a protective cover to be used when plastering around the unit, this cover is supposedly marked on the box and instructions are supposedly on the box as well. Neither existed. It is possible they were an extra piece of packaging, the unit I received was previously opened so I can't say with certainty that I received everything that was supposed to be in the box.

I originally bought this for parts to swap out with my older NuTone 9427p, but unfortunately, the cover is not supplied with the older V-type springs. The older style cover, NuTone S89260000, is available but I only found it for $85 on Amazon. The fan motor does appear however to be an easy swap if you have the old mounting bracket. The bulb mounts in the newer unit appear to be better quality, so if you can figure out how to swap those too, it will keep the bulbs from flopping around as much.

Worked well for two months then heat lamps quit working. Manufacturer sent a replacement thermal wire fuse for me to install. I did but it didn’t fix the problem. Still try g to resolve issue at this time

These lights are not at all whisper quiet- but they work and look good, which is perfect for our starter home. We're military so we can't invest too much for a house that we will probably have to move out of after a few years. It took my husband a weekend to install them, but they are so worth it. I honestly could not believe Amazon sells these kits for this price. The big box stores easily sold them for twice the price. I do take time and effort to write my reviews. If this helped you in any way, please click “YES” on the bottom. Thank you.

All the people complaining that it burns out, well there’s many ways to set up the lights and heater, get an electrician to do it! My electrician said that only one of the sockets is set up for heat, the other is for a light. Do not put heat in both or it will give you problems is my guess. It’s been working for months here. The heat is not too warm, but better than nothing. Seriously get an electrician to install it if you want it to work.

I can't claim to have experience with many different bathroom fans; I have replaced a couple of Broan or NuTone power-room fans but this is the first larger size fan I've installed. First off- check the specs. You get a fan, and 2 light sockets. It does not have an automatic shut off, a humidity sensor, a mega-watt heater, or any other else other than a fan and lights. Considering the price, this is expected. It is not the quietest based on the number of Soanes [published], but I find it's plenty quiet. Sure, I can hear it, but it's minimal and certainly one can't notice it when the shower is running. Noise was not an issue for me at all. The heat lamps are great. In my bathroom they are not capable of warming the entire room and they don't do much for the floor either. They are nice, though, for when you step out of the shower. Some competitor products with heaters state that you need a separate x-amp (I forget how many amps) power supply. This Broan 164 unit is not that power-hungry. One other consideration- the actual fan blade and motor comes out as a unit and has a 2-prong plug for the motor. IF you already have the Broan 2-bulb unit installed and the motor needs replaced, you can just replace the motor/fan blades rather than disassembling and reinstalling an entire unit. Again, that's if you already have an existing similar Broan 2-bulb fan in place.

Parfait pour la salle de bain

well made

Like: works great. Like the choice of single heat/light or double heat/light Dislike: The housing could be more aesthetically pleasing

Perhaps the worst heat lamp fixture ever. The installed fan is for cooling the fixture and switches on with a thermostat as required. Often. It was annoying to begin with but as time has past (about 2 years since install) the fans (I have 2) have degraded and sound like industrial ventilators. They can be unplugged in the fixture and all seems well until the heat fuse blows and the fixture goes dark. How to fix that I have yet to discover.

This item was ordered on Amazon.ca for use in Canada. This item however is not approved for use in Canada as it does not have a CSA, ULC or other approved certification for use in Canada. Buyer beware!!