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Posted on 12/14/23 at 9:40 pm to SouthernInsanity
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vent directly into the attic
I would not - all that warm, humid air blowing into your attic is not good. Vents need to go to the outside via roof vent.
Posted on 12/14/23 at 11:42 pm to Unobtanium
Another vote for Panasonic WhisperQuiet models. Put them in all my interior bathrooms and they’re great. Far superior to the generic Broan contractor HVLs.
Installation is going to kinda suck regardless. They don’t just fit/drop in to the ceiling. You’ll have to work from the attic side too to replace it.
Installation is going to kinda suck regardless. They don’t just fit/drop in to the ceiling. You’ll have to work from the attic side too to replace it.
Posted on 12/15/23 at 9:06 am to Cow Drogo
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My existing visible plastic is like little over 10.5” by 16.5” I wonder if this would fit in the hole?
You’ll more than likely need to enlarge the opening but that’s no big deal to do that with a drywall knife. But as mentioned you need to get into the attic and check things from that side first. Even though there should plenty room to install the larger Panasonic unit, 24 inches between ceiling joist, you just never know if their is some type obstruction between the joist, next to the old ventilator, that could give you an issue with the new ventilator.
This post was edited on 12/15/23 at 5:48 pm
Posted on 12/15/23 at 9:17 am to SouthernInsanity
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Any of these ok to vent directly into the attic? Even if one doesn't provide heat?
Never a good an idea b/c of likely condensation issues in the attic associated with venting warmer, humid air into a cold attic - more of a winter issue. When the dew point temperature of the bathroom air is higher than the attic air temperature, condensation, possible mold, is going to occur. Maybe if you don’t use the ventilator much it wouldn’t be that much of an issue but…….. You can vent out of the soffit without having to through the roof.
This post was edited on 12/15/23 at 9:32 am
Posted on 12/15/23 at 2:00 pm to Will Cover
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I have two of these models as well, and they're great.
How bright is the light? It doesn't look very large.
Posted on 12/15/23 at 2:57 pm to LSUtigerME
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Installation is going to kinda suck regardless. They don’t just fit/drop in to the ceiling. You’ll have to work from the attic side too to replace it.
I bought the Panasonic one with rails thinking I could do it from below. Has turned into a mess due to the insulation.
Climbed up in the attic and the insulation is above the joists and the trusses are blocking the easiest path.
To top it off the contractors pointed the existing vent towards the gable vent and called it a day. Likely going to admit defeat on this one and hire someone to fix it all.
Posted on 12/15/23 at 4:02 pm to TheBoo
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How bright is the light? It doesn't look very large.
Very bright, much more so than the old ventilators I replaced.
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Posted on 12/16/23 at 9:40 am to mchias1
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What size breaker is the current one on?
This is important as well, as the Panasonic ventilators with heater need to be on a 20 amp circuit. In my case all my bathroom ventilators were on 20 amp circuits, and in your case it should be but you need to check to see if it’s 15 amp or 20 amp. Should be labeled in your circuit panel breaker box.
Posted on 12/16/23 at 1:56 pm to Cow Drogo
You've already got plenty of good recs for Panasonic, for learning what's in your attic and what your wiring is. There are many models to meet many situations. During a contractor bath remodel 15 years ago, I had an old unit replaced. A low roof and HVAC ducts made it complicated. Hope you are luckier.
The heating element in one of my 3 Panasonics failed after only 3 years, but a DIY-install replacement was available. Check for parts availability before buying.
The heating element in one of my 3 Panasonics failed after only 3 years, but a DIY-install replacement was available. Check for parts availability before buying.
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