Page 5 of Ventilation Fans by Broan-NuTone

broan ventilation fans ­ selection guide what you should consider when buying a bath fan or home ventilation system steamy mirrors damp walls and fogged windows they re more than annoying they could indicate developing problems like mold and mildew ruined insulation and wood rot spot ventilation solutions from broan clear the air quickly and efficiently removing potential problems before they invite themselves into your home what s in stays in today s airtight homes today s homes are built airtight for efficiency but that means moisture and airborne pollutants stay where they are unless they are vented away eliminating excess moisture keeps your home dry and comfortable and can help avoid mold and mildew volatile organic compounds vocs outgas from construction materials such as plywood carpet fabric paint adhesive insulation and other common items allergens dust cooking vapor and what the kids bring home from school are more reasons why good ventilation is critical which product is best suited to my application take a moment to consider what you re looking for in a spot ventilation product do you want quiet operation a powerful blower decorative designs or something that s virtually invisible could you use more light or ventilation in a walk-in closet broan has what you need energy star conserve energy and energy expenditures if you re concerned about saving money and energy choose broan bath fans that feature the energy star logo these products use high efficiency motors and lighting that can reduce energy consumption by as much as 65 all without sacrificing performance learn more about energy star at www.energystar.gov what hvi certified means to you sones measure the sound level of your fan a sone is a measurement of sound in terms of comfortable hearing level for an average listener the lower the sone value the more comfortable the environment sones are not decibels or volume but rather how sound is sensed one sone is half as loud as two sones and is equivalent to a quiet refrigerator leadership more than 70 years ago broan invented the spot ventilation industry today broan is engineering and testing the next generation of ventilation solutions to keep your home and family comfortable the home ventilating institute hvi is an independent organization that certifies the airflow and sound performance claimed by manufacturers of ventilation products broan certifies every product through hvi to ensure the product you purchase will perform as claimed for more information visit www.hvi.org 5

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