Broan-NuTone AE110LK Bathroom Exhaust Fan with Light, Easy Install, ENERGY STAR Certified, Powerful 110 CFM, Quiet 1.0 Sones, White

I bought this to replace a massive 40+ year-old light-fan-heat unit that was becoming a fire hazard. Because the old unit was a completely different size (and ancient), I knew I wasn’t going to be able to use the retrofit feature or do the installation from the bathroom itself. (However, if you’re buying this expecting to do the full installation roomside, you’ll be disappointed. Only the fan and light can be swapped without attic access, but installing the box requires attic.) The installation was pretty straightforward and as-expected; I won’t go into the nitty-gritty of how awful working in my attic is or the troubles of replacing an ancient fan, but that’s not this fan’s fault. (Should caution, I have construction experience, and doing a first-time installation of this would not be a good job for the average DIYer.) Connection to existing 4” duct was easy. The tabs to place the fan with the correct drywall spacing were a nice touch. The unit only screws into a joist against one side, so I was worried during installation that it would sag and not sit level, but that hasn’t been an issue since the whole thing has been assembled. Installing electrical and fan were a breeze. The clips on the cover were annoying but to be expected. The cover has slight gaps against the drywall but I’m hoping it’ll settle into place over time. The light is super bright and the fan quality is superb - quiet and clears condensation from a large bathroom with ease without making the room feel cold or dry. Overall, this is an incredible fan that I would absolutely buy again, but my one caveat is that if I had bought it thinking I could do the entire installation roomside, I would’ve been disappointed. Update after a year: it’s definitely lost a lot of power (50% or so), so I’ll most likely have to replace the motor soon. Luckily, that process is pretty easy.

This exhaust fan is well built and extremely quiet. I'm not sure why some reviewers have said it was not that quiet? Relatively easy install but rest assured, you may have some minor issues when installing this in place of an existing fan. But take your time and it all comes together. The light is very bright and "white". The exhaust function works so well, that there is little to no steam on the mirror.

Broan has a huge share of this market space so it’s puzzling why they can’t design a better way to attach the cover on this product. I like everything else about this fan - the quality, performance, and all but the last step of the installation process, but snapping those pesky retaining springs in place was a headache for me. They continually popped out of the little jaws that hold them onto the cover frame, to the point where I had to file a groove around the jaws and wire them shut around the springs. Only then would the springs clip on without detaching from the cover.

I really like this product. It is pretty quit, just a light humming sound. The light is very bright, which is like. And it really helps keep condensation down even though my showers are long and as hot as Satan's butt according to my husband. The colors is just a plain white so it doesn't look Decorative. The video i have is so you can hear the sound. I am holding the camera pretty close to the fan. I can not hear it over the water running. Great value for the money, especially with nutones warranty.

Great fan and strong light. Can’t beat the value and it’s pretty quiet. Pulls the moisture well

The Broan-NuTone AE80LK is an intriguing ventilation fan. Its 80 CFM rating effectively tackles moisture issues in most bathrooms, while the CleanCover grille boasts minimal dust collection and easy cleaning. Installation from the room side is a DIYer's dream, especially with the SnapFit flange and FoldAway mounting ears. However, the advertised "whisper quiet" operation falls short. My decibel meter clocked the AE80LK at 1.2 sones, exceeding the 0.7 sone spec and bordering on noticeable in a quiet bathroom. While not deafening, it's a hum you'll register. The noise originates primarily from the motor, with minimal blade noise. This suggests potential for improvement through motor isolation or acoustic dampening in future iterations. On the upside, the integrated LED light is surprisingly bright and energy-efficient. The AE80LK is a technically sound ventilation fan with some acoustic compromises. If noise sensitivity isn't a significant concern, it's a solid choice for efficient bathroom ventilation with modern conveniences. However, alternative options might be worth exploring for those seeking whisper-quiet operation.

This was a retrofit of a 30 year old NuTone that had gotten very noisy. After removing the old one, the install of the metal box was straightforward. For some reason they use black wires for both the fan and the light, and of course I got them wrong the first time. To check, plug the light into its socket before you install the fan. I also found that the wires were rubbing on the fan housing making a clicking sound- I had to move them a bit and then taped them in place. Check for this prior to final assembly. Then the cover. The clips are nearly impossible to use- they are short and when you get one side on it will pop off when you try the other. It literally took me a half an hour to get the cover on. Then I discovered that the cover didn’t quite cover the existing hole. Missed by a few mm’s. I can’t wait to take the cover off, fill the gap and spend an hour putting it back on! All that said, it is very quiet and the light is great. Just takes a lot more time than it should to install.

Looks amazing and very quiet. The light is just right for my needs, Very happy with my purchase.

I wasn’t intentionally looking for an exhaust fan with a light but I’m so happy I got it! It really makes my bathroom brighter. It’s very quite and completely removes the steam from my 5’x7’ bathroom. Happy with my purchase!

it suck good without a sound, I love it

Quiet as described and looks great.

We had it installed on a timer as it’s so quiet that you don’t notice it. We also had it installed so that the light and fan can be turned on separately. Nice, modern looking unit.

Reasonably quiet and seems to move sufficient air. The cutting template from the box was a nice touch. Electrical hookup is cramped and not well designed but servicable. The light is very bluish which is tough in a bathroom setting. I wish I had wired a separate switch so that the light could be turned on and off independently from the fan.