Brand | Panasonic |
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Color | White |
Electric fan design | Ceiling Fan |
Style | Fan+Light |
Room Type | Bathroom |
Special Feature | Manual |
Recommended Uses For Product | Ventilating |
Wattage | 30.6 watts |
Finish Type | White Or Cream |
Air Flow Capacity | 110 Cubic Feet Per Minute |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Collection Name | Bathroom |
Item Weight | 1.6 ounces |
Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
Model Name | 0.7-Sone 110 CFM |
Specification Met | Energy Star |
Manufacturer | Panasonic |
Part Number | FV-11VHL2 |
Item model number | FV-11VHL2 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Size | 110 CFM |
Finish | White Or Cream |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Type of Bulb | Compact Fluroescent Light (CFL) |
Special Features | Manual |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Warranty Description | Manufacture Warranty |
Panasonic FV-11VHL2 WhisperWarm 110 CFM Ceiling Mounted Fan/Heat/Light-Night-Light Combination, White
Brand | Panasonic |
Color | White |
Electric fan design | Ceiling Fan |
Style | Fan+Light |
Room Type | Bathroom |
Special Feature | Manual |
Recommended Uses For Product | Ventilating |
Wattage | 30.6 watts |
Finish Type | White Or Cream |
Air Flow Capacity | 110 Cubic Feet Per Minute |
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About this item
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- Made in USA
- EXTREMELY QUIET: At .7 sones, this bathroom fan is so quiet you might not know it's on.
- LONG LIFE, GUARANTEED: Panasonic ventilation fans use less energy to move larger volumes of air. Less energy leads to less overheating and motor failure, saving you on repair costs. Included 3-year limited warranty.
- EASY-TO-INSTALL: Designed for use with 4" ducts, this ventilation fan comes with all needed mounting hardware.
- HEATED, CLEAN AIR: Increase your air quality as you eliminate chilly mornings in addition to humidity, mold, mildew, and other air pollutants from any room.
- CODE COMPLIANT: This product is ENERGY STAR certified and complies with ASHRAE 62.2, LEED, California Title 24, Washington VIAQ codes and standards.
- Panasonic WhisperWarm Ceiling Mounted Fan/Heat Combinations are smaller, quieter, warmer, and easier to install
- A tubular, stainless-steel-sheathed heating element features Nichrome wire with magnesium oxide for optimal heat transfer
- Blower Wheel Type Sirocco is designed to draw air in both sides allowing more area for air to enter the wheel
- Continuous, trouble-free operation for many years due to high-quality components and permanently lubricated motors
- Rated 110 cubic feet per minute
- Combined Amps- 12.5
- Mounting opening: 17 3/8" x 12 5/8"
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Energy efficiency | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.3 |
Noise level | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
Easy to install | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
Value for money | 4.0 | — | — | 4.0 | 4.2 | — |
Sold By | — | Pattern Professional | Pattern Professional | Pattern Professional | Pattern Professional | Pattern Professional |
air flow capacity | 110 cubic feet per minute | 110 cubic feet per minute | 110 cubic feet per minute | 110 cubic feet per minute | 110 cubic feet per minute | 110 cubic feet per minute |
number of speeds | — | 3 | — | 3 | 1 | — |
material | Alloy Steel | — | — | Stainless Steel | Plastic | — |
controller type | — | Button Control | Button Control | Button Control | Button Control | Button Control |
mounting type | Ceiling Mount,Ceiling | Ceiling Mount | — | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Ceiling Mount |
collection | Bathroom | Bathroom | Bathroom | Bathroom | — | — |
wattage | 30.6 watts | — | 1600 watts | 1600 watts | 10 watts | 17.9 watts |
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Did you know?
In field tests conducted by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, nearly half of all installed ventilation fans fail the required airflow standards outlined in ASHRAE 62.2 (the recognized standard for ventilation and indoor air quality), despite their advertised CFM.
Rely on a higher power
For a healthy home and healthy living, clean indoor air is essential.
Panasonic is reinventing venting with superior ventilation power that quickly removes contaminated air and moisture from your home. When you install a Panasonic ventilation fan you always get the promised CFM power rating as listed on the box.
Understanding the importance of power rating:
- To move unhealthy air and moisture out of the home effectively, high-powered ventilation is essential. Panasonic fans deliver greater air-moving power as tested and verified in real-world settings.
- Panasonic fans are engineered to perform beyond the minimum 0.1" and 0.25" static pressure benchmarks, despite complicated duct runs
- Our ECM-motored fans provide powerful CFM output and overcome static pressure at the 0.375" level more common on typical installations.
Powerfully Quiet
Panasonic ventilation fans deliver the highest power rating to remove air impurities from your home while operating at whisper-quiet audio levels so low you’ll barely know it’s on.
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ASIN | B001CJWG14 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #392,436 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #770 in Household Ventilation Fans |
Date First Available | July 12, 2008 |
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Whisper warm 110 cfm ceiling mounted fan/heat/light/night-light combination add a little warmth for those cold days forget about those goose bumps when stepping out of the shower -- this unit is equipped with a heater to add a little warmth when the temperature starts to drop. A tubular, stainless-steel-sheathed heating element features chrome wire with magnesium oxide for optimal heat transfer and electrical insulation at elevated temperatures. Add some overhead light to your room as well -- this unit not only ventilates the air in your room, but provides overhead lighting as well. The two 18-watt compact fluorescent lamps are equivalent to 100-watt incandescent lighting while the convenient, 4-watt nightlight will help you find your way through the room in the dark. All lamps are included. So quiet you might not know it's on -- WhisperWarm fans feature a totally enclosed condenser motor and a double-tapered, dolphin shaped bladed blower wheel to quietly move air. A small wheel turning very fast will create more noise than a large wheel turning more slowly for a given airflow. Our fan uses a wide blower wheel that moves a large amount of air at reduced rpms, so it is quiet enough that you might not even know it's on. This fan is designed to give you continuous, trouble-free operation for many years thanks in part to its high-quality components and permanently lubricated motors which wear at a slower pace. Also, since heat is always detrimental to motor life (the cooler the environment, the longer the motor will last), we designed the electrical configuration of this model's condenser motor to allow it to operate at lower temperatures, increasing the life of the motor and bearings.
From the Manufacturer
Panasonic WhisperWarm Ceiling Mounted Fan/Heat Combinations are smaller, quieter, warmer, and easier to install. A tubular, stainless-steel-sheathed heating element features Nichrome wire with magnesium oxide for optimal heat transfer and electrical insulation at elevated temperatures. The Panasonic FV-11VHL2 WhisperWarm 110 CFM heater/fan has a totally enclosed condenser motor and a large, double suction blower wheel to quietly move air. The blower wheel is designed to draw air in from both sides allowing more area for the air to enter the wheel. Panasonic fans are quiet enough that you might not even know they're on. With a .7 sone level and rated 110 cubic feet per minute, this fan is designed to give you continuous, trouble-free operation for many years due to its high-quality components and permanently lubricated motors which wear at a slower pace. We designed the electrical configuration of this model's condenser motor to allow it to operate at lower temperatures, increasing the life of the motor and bearings. And, the fan housing is made of heavy-gauge zinc galvanized steel and painted to protect it from rust. This fan has a built-in damper to prevent back draft, which helps to prevent outside air from coming through the fan. Also, thanks to our efficient, cool running motors and fluorescent bulbs, it does not create excessive heat-a common problem with recessed lighting fixtures and some competitors' fan/light combinations. Loose fill or batt insulation can be placed directly over the fan housing to prevent heat from escaping.
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Customers like the noise level, performance, heat up time and quality of the bathroom fan heater. For example, they mention that it's quiet, the exhaust fan works well and that it heats the area very nicely. That said, some differ on ease of installation, and value.
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Customers like the noise level of the home lighting accessory. They say that the heat or vent is so quiet that they may forget it's on. Some customers also mention that the fan is audible but not loud enough to be anything more than that.
"This unit is quiet, bright, and heats well. The 30+ year-old light-heater-fan in my bathroom needed to be replaced...." Read more
"...heats the bathroom pretty quickly, adds plenty of light and is really quiet...." Read more
"...Fan Vent: The vent is very quiet, and yet it draws the steam out quickly.This product appears to be all it says...." Read more
"...I am impressed with how quiet it is. I believe this is where the additional expense is in comparison to other fixtures...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the home lighting accessory. They mention that the heater works well, the wiring is easy, and the exhaust fan works well. Some say that the unit works great and the installation is difficult. Overall, most are happy with the product's performance and recommend it to others.
"...Nope, not deaf. The heater is nice. When switched on it takes a few seconds to warm up the element, then the fan starts blowing...." Read more
"...The beer is optional. Despite the long install, this unit is AWESOME!!!" Read more
"...As for operation the lights are nice and bright. The fan works much better than my old unit; it is quiet, but not silent...." Read more
"...The heating coil is much better than our old heat lamp.Main Light: The light works well, too...." Read more
Customers like the heat up time of the product. For example, they say it heats the area very nicely, and is great for those cold nights or mornings. They also mention that the fan runs at a slow speed until the heat coils get warmed up.
"...fan is quiet and may seem wimpy to you at first, but it puts out plenty of heat.All-in-all, I am very satisfied with this unit...." Read more
"...The end product exceeds my expectations, heats the bathroom pretty quickly, adds plenty of light and is really quiet...." Read more
"...With the heater on this thing running you don't get cold AT ALL...." Read more
"...Within 3 minutes, the room feels noticeably warmer, and within 15 minutes, it almost feels too warm...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the bathroom fan and heater. They mention it's well built, reliable, and built to last many years. The heater is stronger than their last unit, and the vent is plenty strong enough. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Much stronger mounting in my opinion...." Read more
"...The heater is stronger than my last unit and its pretty cool in that it does not kick the fan on full until the heating elements are hot enough...." Read more
"...and the quality you can trust; and the service you can rely as one time I purchased an used Schlege keyed entry door lock...." Read more
"...Took a bit of doing but I was successful. Looks well built and I expect it to outlast me." Read more
Customers like the light quality of the product. They say the dim colored light is plenty to do what you need to do in the middle of the night. The unit works great and the night light is very convenient. It leaves a nice glow throughout the room instead of a harsh spotlight. Customers also appreciate that the heater, fan, light, and night light can all run independently of one another.
"This unit is quiet, bright, and heats well. The 30+ year-old light-heater-fan in my bathroom needed to be replaced...." Read more
"...exceeds my expectations, heats the bathroom pretty quickly, adds plenty of light and is really quiet...." Read more
"...As for operation the lights are nice and bright. The fan works much better than my old unit; it is quiet, but not silent...." Read more
"...The night light is a nice feature. What I could not tell from the product description is that the night light requires its own switch...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the fan. They say it looks good, is well designed, and is a nice complement to their bath. Some say that it warms up quickly and doesn't call attention to itself.
"...fixtures seem to be the only option, but at that this fixture is not bad looking, just not decorative...." Read more
"...Very sleek design looks great. The instructions for the install are not so great...." Read more
"...It is well designed, easy to install and is un-believably quiet...." Read more
"...it warms up the bathroom on a cold day and even drys my hair. its nice and quite to. love having this unit." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of installation of the home lighting accessory. Some mention that the installation was fairly straightforward, and the wiring was straightforward. However, others say that the install wasn't easy, and it was a big pain.
"...It actually heats the bathroom completely, and fairly quickly, too...." Read more
"...This unit was a lot of work for me to install, but that has more to do with it's location in my attic than the product...." Read more
"...had the wiring run and all the switches figured out the install is pretty straightforward with no real surprises...." Read more
"...Other then the oversights in design for installation, the fixture works well and is worth the additional expense over comparable units." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the fan. Some mention it's well worth the money, effort, and install. However, others say that it'll cost you more than you need to pay and uses non-standard and expensive bulbs. Some customers also say that the fan is not all that quiet and that it has an annoying problem with the unit.
"...in design for installation, the fixture works well and is worth the additional expense over comparable units." Read more
"...Compared to other units, this unit is worth the extra money. But unless you know what you're doing, let a professional install it." Read more
"...This unit is costly, but I think it was worth every penny in the end...." Read more
"...Would buy more units again as this is the best built unit for the money that does the job with the least noise possible in it's class." Read more
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Another thing to consider is this, I could not get it in the closely measured and cut hole in my ceiling with the outlet nozzle and mounting hardware attached. Look at the picture of the item. That white cover will be off when you install it, but that HUGE nozzle and the little mounting holders (there is one, the little silver slotted bracket by the nozzle, and a longer one on the other side) get in the way. I could not angle it sufficiently to slip it up in the hole with that nozzle on it. I didn't want to cut a hole in my ceiling any larger than absolutely necessary. But...., that nozzle comes right off, as do the mounting brackets. So, I took them off rendering the item just a rectangular box. I was worried that perhaps something inside the unit would also be attached by the screws used to attach the nozzle and mounting brackets, but happily such is not the case. Then I slipped the unit up into my carefully cut hole (I do hate getting sheet rock dust down my shirt - but taking my time with the hole paid off). We still had it suspended with that para-cord, so raising it up was not too hard to do with a helper up in the attic. I screwed two screws thru the provided holes in the lip surrounding the unit, and then hurried up to the attic as it hung there, supported also by that para-cord we moved to just the other side lip holes. Once slid into the ceiling hole, I reinstalled the mounting hardware and nozzle from up in the attic, and screwed the mounting brackets into the one beam I had. I had to reattach the mounting brackets to the unit with the mounting arms already slid in them (while lying on my stomach in the attic), and that was tricky, but doable. As you maybe can tell, the install required occasional help from another person.
This might (hopefully) not apply to you, but because my bathroom is up against an external wall of my house, there was no beam on the other side of the hole I cut to make a wooden box to mount this to/in. The original fan had been mounted/screwed to just one beam-it was substantially lighter than this unit. More clearly, I only had one beam in my ceiling that I could screw this into. So, I cut one of the mounting arms shorter and reversed it so that both mounting arms screwed into my single beam. Then, I ran a cable between the joist up in the roof (that eye-bolt we put up there to tie the para-cord to for suspending the item during wiring was initially intended only for this task) and attached it to a smaller eye-bolt I bolted into the other side of the unit. I chose a spot to attach the eye-bolt carefully that would not interfere with any of the internal workings. I used a "turnbuckle" between the unit and the roof joist so that I could tighten it up just enough to get it level. That way, although only one side was screwed into a ceiling beam, the other side was suspended and "braced" securely so that the item won't sag. Remember, it's pretty heavy. It needs support on both sides.
If you've never worked with wiring a triple switched item, you may want to have your helper be someone qualified in such electrical wiring. Honestly, I've done a lot of two-way switch, regular switch, and simple outlet work, but this was initially clearly over my head. I tore the old unit out without giving much thought to how it was wired. Not sure it would've helped me anyway had I taken notes. I wired the unit up in a way that "made sense" to me and it blew the fuse. I made "corrections" to my wiring without improvement. (Yes, I understand this likely horrifies anyone that is qualified in electrical work.) I then disconnected the unit from the power and switch and spent an hour on the Internet researching triple switch wiring diagrams and doing a lot of thinking and even some drawing to try and get my head around how this works. Yeah, I know now that the wire/conduit color doesn't always mean what you think it should mean in situations like this. One is hot, others are not, color may be inconsequential. Made my head hurt. I had to map out the wires to switches coming out of my ceiling and get a better understanding for how the unit is wired. If this intimidates you, get help.
Finally, I left the night-light bulb out of the unit. I don't need that.
Now, the thing puts off a good amount of light with the provided bulbs. The fan is VERY quiet by my standards, though I was used to a clankety, wasp-shooting, 30-year-old unit. Honestly, I am worried I am going to leave the house with it on, it's that quiet to me. Nope, not deaf. The heater is nice. When switched on it takes a few seconds to warm up the element, then the fan starts blowing. The heater fan is quiet and may seem wimpy to you at first, but it puts out plenty of heat.
All-in-all, I am very satisfied with this unit. Now, the wife wants one in the other bathroom....
I did the install myself that included running a new 20 Amp feed to the box with 12/2, cutting out the old 2 gain box and installing a 3 gain box, running one 12/2 from the switch to the heater and another 14/3 from the switch to the fan, light and nightlight. I tied all the neutrals together at the fixture and used the 12/2 neutral as the return. For those who are not familiar with mounting, here's what I did: find the center, punch a drywall saw through and cut diagonally towards the corners of your template. Once you hit a ceiling joist redraw your template using the edge of the joist. I was able to use drywall screws that catch the joist on one side and strapping on the other, so I did not use the mounting brackets that came with it. Much stronger mounting in my opinion.
I used a Broan 77DW Three Switch, Four Function Control-Heater/Fan/Light, Night-Light for the switch. This switch is great as it is a single pole (one feed) switch that has 4 functions and is rated for 20 Amps. I wired the heater to the bottom, fan to the middle and light and night light to the top rocker that has 3 positions (on/off/on). It was tough getting all the wires into the box, but doable.
As others have stated, the electrical box on the unit is extremely tight. So tight that I gave up trying to shove all the wires and wire nuts in and wired it outside the unit. I plan to stick all the connections in it this weekend just to meet code.
The end product exceeds my expectations, heats the bathroom pretty quickly, adds plenty of light and is really quiet. The entire install took about 6 hours and although fairly handy, I don't do this type of work for a living. Tools and supplies I used included an electrical fish, electrical tape, 3/4" nailbitter augur abit, multi tool or sawzall (cutting the old box out), impact driver, lineman pliers, strippers, razor, screwdrivers, wire nuts, romex (12/2 & 14/2), 3 gain old work box, Broan 77DW switch, 25' insulated 4" vent tube, 4" exhaust duct, 4 1/8" hole saw, and beer lol. The beer is optional. Despite the long install, this unit is AWESOME!!!