NuTone Model 769RFT Designer Fan/Light, 70 CFM 3.0 Sones with 4-Inch Duct

by Nutone

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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 Description

Nutone 769RFT Fluorescent Fan-Light Engery-Saving Fluorescent Fan-Light Combination Utilizes One (1) Nema Type Cfq13W/G24Q 13 Watt Compact Fluorescent Lamp (Lamp Must Be Purchased Separately). Electronic Ballast White Polmeric Grille with Break Resistant Polymeric Lens. Quiet Operation with Molded Polymeric Duct Collar and Backdraft Damper. 9" X 9" X 5-3/4" Galvanized Steel Housing. Plug-In Motor and Light. Uses 4" Duct. For Baths Up to 65 Sq. Ft., Other Rooms Up to 85 Sq. Ft. 70 CFM 3.0 Sones 70 CFM 3.0 Sones Grille: 10-3/4" X 12-1/4" Housing: Galvanized Steel. Grille: White Polymeric Motor: Shaded Pole, Thermally Protected. Electronic Ballast Duct Size: 4" Diameter. Electrical Rating: 120V, 60Hz, 1.3A

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 7.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001PO3I5E
• Item model number: 769RFT
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #180,808 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars NuTone Model 769RFT Fan/Light (fluorescent), September 5, 2010

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Mark1City (USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: NuTone Model 769RFT Designer Fan/Light, 70 CFM 3.0 Sones with 4-Inch Duct (Tools & Home Improvement)

Just replaced a ceiling light with this fan/light combo. Selected this model since it is designed for a fluorescent light (13W, 4-post) not included). I had adequate attic space which is needed for an existing location, where the housing must attached to a ceiling joist with screws (not included). The housing needs a clamp connector for a standard 3/8" (1/2" KO). I used NuTone's (Broan) Wall Ducting Kit to keep it simple (note: it only has 5 feet of 4" flex duct).

Directions lack the details for a DIY'er, so it took me most of a day to convert and install. But, it was worth it...great fan and light operation.

Installation requires a 9 1/8-inch square cut in the ceiling right next to the ceiling joist. I used two #10 x 5/8", and two #10 x 3/4", pan head phillips-head screws to attach the housing, and the existing single wire for electric - so fan and light operate at the same time (you can have dual operation if different wiring is used).

The noise level is 3 sones, which is about mid-way between quiet and loud, acceptable for our locations.

Fan works well taking out shower steam and moisture.

I am very please with this model. I've got another one on order to install in the other bathroom.

Update 9/26/2010: Just installed the second one...a little more involved since I had to bring electrical wiring to the location. Learned a lot from the first one and installation went well.

This is a fine fan/light combo which does a great job and looks nice on the ceiling. Highly recommend.

1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible fans - gone through two, March 17, 2011

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Kerolyn (North Prairie, WI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: NuTone Model 769RFT Designer Fan/Light, 70 CFM 3.0 Sones with 4-Inch Duct (Tools & Home Improvement)

We had this fan for about a year and it became very loud, like the fan or motor was going. So we took it back to HD and they gladly replaced it free of charge with the same model. The next one eventually did the same thing. They are just load and rough. Sounds bad enough that I cringe to run it.

1.0 out of 5 stars To damn loud, March 6, 2011

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J. Li (LA, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: NuTone Model 769RFT Designer Fan/Light, 70 CFM 3.0 Sones with 4-Inch Duct (Tools & Home Improvement)

Holy gerbil. My brother's house came with this type of fan in all 5 of his bathroom. Turn one on and it sounded like a freaking lawn mower. Took it off, and found the design to be extremely simple. None existent noise suppression anywhere. The motor assembly is loud and unbalanced. And once installed into the housing, the vibration it caused combined with the housing make it even louder.

If you have attic access, I would not recommend this one. Buy a Panasonic.