14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Broan/Nautilus 678 fan7light combo,
January 3, 2007 Steven J. Buckley "Steve B" (New YORK,NY) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Broan 678 Ventilation Fan and Light Combination, 50 CFM and 2.5-Sones (Tools & Home Improvement)
In my case this was basically a straight swap of one unit for it's newer twin. The instructions were perfect and the hardware and brackets were correct.
The fan has been up and running for almost two months now and is quiet and efficient.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Works Great,
September 20, 2011 Juls of Antelope (Northern California) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Broan 678 Ventilation Fan and Light Combination, 50 CFM and 2.5-Sones (Tools & Home Improvement)
First, I bought this from a local big box store but it's the same model number and brand. I'm leaving review to help prospective buyers in their decision making.
This model require access to the attic in order to be able to install it properly. It's definitely not doable from the bottom of the ceiling alone. This is the kind that the housing requires direct screwing into the ceiling joist. Other models have separate brackets from the housing. This model however doesn't have that separate bracket/mount that makes installation from the bottom possible.
Installation was a breeze. It was my first time installing an exhaust fan but I did my homework though before I went for it. It took me, a handy amateur, 2 & 1/2 hours to complete the installation. That includes opening the box, reading the installation guide, googling clarifications, getting in and out of the attic, planning placement of the hole, sawing the holes, wiring, screwing the housing, connecting...Read more
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Not a bad fan for the size, still it's not as quiet as I'd like,
October 15, 2008 Marshall's Sauces "Marshall" (Northwest Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Broan 679 Ventilation Fan and Light Combination (Tools & Home Improvement)
Good fan for the price. The manufacturer made changes in it, you can no longer replace the motor or any of the insides as you could to previous models made by this company. It works nice, just a bit more noise than I'd like.
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