Broan Model 509S 8-Inch Through-Wall Utility Fan with Integral Rotary Switch, 180 CFM, 6.5 Sones

by Broan-NuTone

Product Description

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The Broan/Nautilus 180 cfm direct discharge fan helps eliminate humidity from laundry rooms, tobacco smoke from rec rooms and workshops, or cooking fumes from kitchens. The fan is capable of filtering 180 cubic feet of air per minute at 6.5 sones, and the housing adjusts to fit walls 4-1/2-to-9-1/2-inches thick. The fan comes complete with a built-in damper to minimize backdrafts and an 11-1/2-inch square metal grille. The fan is backed with a 1-year limited manufacturer's warranty.

From the Manufacturer

Since 1932, Broan-NuTone LLC has led the industry with forward-thinking residential ventilation products, unsurpassed built-in convenience products and superior customer service. While global expertise plays a critical role in Broan-NuTone's ability to being able to meet and exceed the needs and desires of homeowners and designers alike, Broan-NuTone is very proud of the fact that over 80 percent of their products sold in the United States are designed, engineered and manufactured in the United States with U.S. and imported parts. Manufacturing operations in the United States are located in Hartford, Wisconsin and Cleburne, Texas, with customer and technical services located in Hartford and in Cincinnati, Ohio. Broan-NuTone is committed to developing revolutionary products that improve the indoor environment as well as implementing procedures to preserve the outdoor environment. Broan is the industry leader of range hoods, ventilation fans, heater/fan/light combination units, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Fresh Air Systems, built-in heaters, whole-house fans, solar powered attic ventilators and trash compactors. NuTone holds major market positions in door chimes, central vacuum systems, stereo intercom systems, home theater speakers, medicine cabinets, ironing centers, ceiling fans and ventilation fans. BEST range hoods are the "Ultimate in Kitchen Ventilation” featuring state-of-the-art performance and Italian design.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 4 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0002YTNB6
• Item model number: 509S
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,151 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
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Customer Reviews

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Very convenient, August 9, 2008

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William Daniel Rollins "LiveWire Films" (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Broan Model 509S 8-Inch Through-Wall Utility Fan with Integral Rotary Switch, 180 CFM, 6.5 Sones (Tools & Home Improvement)

Broan/Nautilus 180 CFM Direct Discharge Fan #509S
I purchased this exhaust fan to replace the one in our 1950's home. The original was the same company (NuTone) and was probably about 20+ years old. I was happy to discover this was just about the same size and seemed to be the only option that had a on off switch on the fan instead of having to wire it to a light switch... I really liked that option. Installation was good, instructions were easy to follow. I knew when I bought it that it would be loud.. and MAN is that true! Luckily we don't run it for long periods of time. My only complaint is that it lacks support screws to anchor it into the wall. Since the existing hole in the wall was about .25" larger in diameter, the fan unit sits loosly in the hole. So you can wiggle it if you grab it. I would have liked to see some anchoring screws or something to keep it secure in the hole. But it doesn't cause a problem... if you are installing this from scratch, you will cut the exact hole which will solve the wiggle problem.
All in all... 3 out of 5 mainly for convenience and easy of install. If you can get around the loudness.. you are fine. This fan is rated 5.0 sones, many fans are rated 3 or so, and many are 1 sone.. which is very quiet. You can go to Home Depot and actually hear what a 5.0 fan counds like compared to quieter ones. But I am happy with the purchase.. for the price, it does the job.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Broan 509S Ventilator, November 4, 2009

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Rolf W. Gross "konrad" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Broan Model 509S 8-Inch Through-Wall Utility Fan with Integral Rotary Switch, 180 CFM, 6.5 Sones (Tools & Home Improvement)

With the addition of a $10 variable dimmer switch (purchased separately) this ventilator works well.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars it really sucks... no it really pushes air., October 1, 2009

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Sean Murphy (Gig Harbor, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This fan works great, the on/off knob is very short, so your install location will have to make this work. I had to wire in a switch to make it work. It really moves air, but man is it loud.